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2026 Ford Bronco Sport recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
6
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
8
Latest campaign
Aug 25, 2026

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Engine and engine cooling1–Aug 25, 2026
26V548000
Structure1–Aug 25, 2026
26V550000
Suspension11May 27, 2026
26V340000
Equipment1–Apr 14, 2026
26V239000
Air bags1–Mar 31, 2026
26V201000
Electrical system1–Nov 14, 2025
25V788000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
1Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Aug 25, 2026Latest campaign
Aug 25, 202626V548000

Engine and engine cooling: engine hard parts internal/mechanical

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V548000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.
Risk
An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V548000 · Aug 25, 2026
Aug 25, 202626V550000

Structure: body

Improperly tightened vehicle joints may lead to a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V550000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.
Risk
Improperly tightened vehicle joints may lead to a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 26, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V550000 · Aug 25, 2026
May 27, 202626V340000

Suspension: front control arm

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Do not drive until repaired
DetailsHide details for campaign 26V340000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
Risk
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V340000 · May 27, 2026
Apr 14, 202626V239000

Equipment: electrical engine block heater

An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V239000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater may overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Risk
An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, and inspect and replace the electrical cord if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have an alternative option to replace the engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V343. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 14, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V239000 · Apr 14, 2026
Mar 31, 202626V201000

Air bags: sensor occupant classification

Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V201000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C19. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V201000 · Mar 31, 2026
Nov 14, 202525V788000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V788000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Risk
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC3.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V788000 · Nov 14, 2025
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component8

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
8Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Unknown or other563000
Air bags113102
Service brakes113102
Engine and engine cooling113000
Wheels113000
Power train113000
Electrical system113000
Engine113000
Forward collision avoidance113000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Air bags

    “Issue: Unintended acceleration/loss of Park function & airbag non-deployment: Date of Incident: [XXX] Rental Company: Budget Car Rental Vehicle: Ford Bronco Sport 2026 VIN [XXX] At the [XXX], I slowly entered a parking…”

    Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771364
  • Unknown or other

    “We were driving our 2026 Ford Bronco Sport (Badlands Edition) on [XXX] in the [XXX] area of [XXX]. The location was in town and the speed was 45 mph.”

    Filed 09/15/2026 · ODI 11764441
  • Engine and engine cooling

    “The contact owns a 2026 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V548000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”

    Filed 09/08/2026 · ODI 11762809

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2026 Ford Bronco Sport recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport. The most recent, 26V548000 (reported August 25, 2026), concerns engine and engine cooling. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 8 filed with NHTSA (63%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 Ford Bronco Sport?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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