2023 Ford Bronco Sport Reliability
The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport has 163 owner complaints and 14 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. Compared with nearby Bronco Sport model years (2021–2025), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Bronco Sport's typical year, while the 2025 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
163
NHTSA owner complaints
14
Recall campaigns
9
Complaints citing a crash
6
Complaints citing a fire
2023 Ford Bronco Sport complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 model year, filed between 2023 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 38 | 23% |
| Electrical system | 38 | 23% |
| Fuel system | 32 | 20% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 29 | 18% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 21 | 13% |
| Unknown or other | 19 | 12% |
| Visibility / wipers | 11 | 7% |
| Service brakes | 10 | 6% |
2023 Ford Bronco Sport recalls
14 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2023 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V686000 | Sep 14, 2022 | Exterior lighting — lighting control module | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety… |
| 22V859000 | Nov 19, 2022 | Fuel system — fuel injection system | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. |
| 23V021000 | Jan 23, 2023 | Service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip / control unit/module | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Sport vehicles. Valves inside the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module may have been damaged during manufacturing, causing an internal ABS module leak. |
| 24V187000 | Mar 8, 2024 | Fuel system — fuel injection system | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. |
| 24V223000 | Mar 22, 2024 | Tires | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles. The tires may have been manufactured incorrectly, which may result in a loss of vehicle handling and control. |
| 24V267000 | Apr 13, 2024 | Electrical system — body control module/bcm | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge. |
| 24V594000 | Aug 9, 2024 | Visibility / wipers — windshield wiper/washer / motor | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail. |
| 25V019000 | Jan 17, 2025 | Electrical system — 12v/24v/48v battery | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail. |
| 25V158000 | Mar 14, 2025 | Powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission / control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery… |
| 25V165000 | Mar 14, 2025 | Fuel system — fuel injection system | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. |
| 25V442000 | Jun 27, 2025 | Backup camera / back-over prevention — software | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023… |
| 25V467000 | Jul 11, 2025 | Fuel system — fuel injection system | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment. |
| 25V685000 | Oct 10, 2025 | Equipment — electrical / engine block heater | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack… |
| 26V340000 | May 27, 2026 | Suspension — front / control arm / lower ball joint | 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…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
How the 2023 compares with nearby Bronco Sport years
Verdicts compare these Bronco Sport model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 713 | 16 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2022 | 370 | 15 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2023 (this page) | 163 | 14 | Engine | Caution |
| 2024 | 115 | 8 | Engine | Solid |
| 2025 | 41 | 7 | Engine | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport on the used market
- Median asking price $25,184 at a median 36,091 miles, across 2,820 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2023 Ford Bronco Sport
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 14 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2023 Ford Bronco Sport reliability FAQ
Is the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?
The 2023 Ford Bronco Sport has 163 owner complaints and 14 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. Compared with nearby Bronco Sport model years (2021–2025), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Bronco Sport's typical year, while the 2025 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2023 Ford Bronco Sport problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport are engine (38), electrical system (38), fuel system (32), fuel / propulsion system (29). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport have recalls?
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, including 22V686000 (exterior lighting — lighting control module) and 22V859000 (fuel system — fuel injection system). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport compare with the 2022 and 2024 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2022 has 370 complaints and 15 recalls (avoid); the 2024 has 115 complaints and 8 recalls (solid). The 2023 has 163 complaints and 14 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2023 Ford Bronco Sport?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2023 Bronco Sport, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.