2025 Ford Bronco Sport Reliability
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport has 41 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby Bronco Sport model years (2023–2025), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Bronco Sport's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
41
NHTSA owner complaints
7
Recall campaigns
5
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2025 Ford Bronco Sport complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 model year, filed between 2025 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 17% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 7 | 17% |
| Air bags | 5 | 12% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 10% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 7% |
| Body structure | 3 | 7% |
| Engine & cooling | 3 | 7% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 7% |
2025 Ford Bronco Sport recalls
7 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2025 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V049000 | Feb 1, 2025 | Electrical system — instrument cluster/panel | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal… |
| 25V343000 | May 23, 2025 | Electrical system | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater. The engine block… |
| 25V372000 | Jun 4, 2025 | Engine | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak. |
| 25V788000 | Nov 14, 2025 | Electrical system — instrument cluster/panel | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup. |
| 26V122000 | Mar 4, 2026 | Engine & cooling — exhaust system / emission control / gas recirculation valve (egr valve) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive… |
| 26V201000 | Mar 31, 2026 | Air bags — sensor / occupant classification / front passenger | 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… |
| 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 2025 compares with nearby Bronco Sport years
Verdicts compare these Bronco Sport model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 163 | 14 | Engine | Caution |
| 2024 | 115 | 8 | Engine | Solid |
| 2025 (this page) | 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 2025 Ford Bronco Sport on the used market
- Median asking price $27,846 at a median 25,172 miles, across 3,007 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2025 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.
- 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.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Driver aids: ask about false automatic-braking events and check for warning messages on the dash.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 7 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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2025 Ford Bronco Sport reliability FAQ
Is the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport has 41 owner complaints and 7 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby Bronco Sport model years (2023–2025), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Bronco Sport's typical year.
What are the most common 2025 Ford Bronco Sport problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport are engine (7), powertrain / transmission (7), air bags (5), forward collision avoidance (4). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport, including 25V049000 (electrical system — instrument cluster/panel) and 25V343000 (electrical system). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport compare with the 2024 and 2026 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2024 has 115 complaints and 8 recalls (solid). The 2025 has 41 complaints and 7 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2025 Ford Bronco Sport?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2025 Bronco Sport, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.