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2024 Ford Bronco Sport problems

Owners filed 115 complaints about the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport with NHTSA between Mar 2024 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is engine (27).

Complaints
115
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
5
Reported by owners
Fires
7
Reported by owners
Injuries
2
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine27
  2. Electrical system27
  3. Power train23
  4. Fuel/propulsion system22
  5. Fuel system, gasoline14
  6. Service brakes7
  7. Tires5
  8. Structure5
  9. Visibility/wiper3
  10. Back over prevention3
  11. Steering3
  12. Vehicle speed control3
  13. Engine and engine cooling2
  14. Forward collision avoidance2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20249
202546
202660

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine

27 reports2 fires
“The vehicle shut off and lost power while I was driving this July. It happened while I was in the turning lane, about to turn onto the interstate. There were no warning lights on the dashboard, so I had no indication of an issue or any forewarning that the vehicle would shut off. When it shut off, it then restart but would not allow me to use the gas. The engine and battery light came on. Had I made it onto the highway and had the vehicle shut off, the situation could have been significantly more dangerous. Luckily the cars behind me were paying attention and able to swerve around my sporadic spot without any warning from a brake light. I had the vehicle towed to Ford for repair. They said it was an issue with the fuel tank sensor and they repaired it. The exact same thing happened again, less than two months later in early September, this time while I was in the middle of a busy intersection. Again the car behind me slammed on his brakes and I flipped on my hazards and inched slowly to a safe spot. The same lights came on, but when I turned the car off and back on, all the lights were off. Ford replaced the fuel line, but they haven’t been able to find what…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 25, 2026Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11773584

Electrical system

27 reports1 crash4 fires1 related recall
“I purchased a new 2024 Ford Bronco Sport on XXX from Sayville Ford in [XXX]. They failed to disclose an unremedied safety recall (24V-267) on the vehicle that was issued on XXX and still sold me the vehicle. When I went back to them after seeing that there was a recall on the car, they denied the existence of the recall despite me showing them the recall notice on both the NHTSA and Ford websites. Last year there was another safety recall for leaking fuel injectors (25V-467) that I brought my car in for service, and they claimed to have done a software fix. Upon checking the recall checked on the NHTSA website (6 months after service) it lists that the safety recall work was never performed, despite the dealership keeping my car for the entire day and telling me the work was performed. This dealership has been evasive and deceptive when I have confronted them about these issues and should be examined and fined for their practices.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 18, 2026Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11757676

Power train

23 reports3 crashes2 fires2 related recalls
“On Sunday XXX I left my property at [XXX] and at the first stop sign, I braked but the vehicle accelerated causing me to jam the breaks and the engine immediately died. After restarting, and in drive at the stop sign, the vehicle accelerated on its own with my foot on the break, I jammed the breaks and the engine again quit. In this fashion, I returned the vehicle to my property and then had it towed to Palm Coast Ford: [XXX], s [XXX]. When loading the vehicle for towing, the vehicle even though “in neutral” as indicated on the dash, was in gear also causing a safety issue for the tow driver and myself. Note – this vehicle will not shift to neutral unless the vehicle’s engine is on. This situation was extremely dangerous and put myself and others in harm’s way. A vehicle under any circumstances should not “self-accelerate” not the engine die while in operation. A precursory review by Palm Coast Ford technicians suggested a fault with the transmission’s torque convertor preventing the vehicle shifting to neutral.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 10, 2026Power trainODI 11770309

Fuel/propulsion system

22 reports3 fires
“On August 10, 2026, I conducted a recall search on NHTSA website for my 2024 Bronco Sport Big Bend edition. The search showed the following recall : JUL 16, 2025 Manufacturer Recall Number 25S76 NHTSA Recall Number 25V467 Recall Status Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary ON YOUR VEHICLE THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A FUEL INJECTOR MAY CRACK, WHICH MAY RESULT IN FUEL ACCUMULATING ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. Safety Risk LIQUID FUEL AND OR FUEL VAPOR THAT ACCUMULATES NEAR A HOT SURFACE, SUCH AS HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST COMPONENTS MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN AN UNDER-HOOD FIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Remedy PARTS ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS WORKING TO PROVIDE PARTS FOR THIS REPAIR. WHEN THE REMEDY BECOMES AVAILABLE, FORD MOTOR COMPANY WILL NOTIFY YOU VIA MAIL TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DEALER FOR REPAIRS TO BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. Ford Motor Company has had more than a year to identify and implement a solution to address the above-mentioned recall. As a Ford consumer, I believe this issue should have been treated as a higher priority, particularly given the amount of time that has passed since the original…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 10, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11755937

Fuel system, gasoline

14 reports1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start while parked. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle decelerated and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact waited 20 minutes before the vehicle operated as needed and the vehicle was driven to the dealer. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer was contacted; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 7, 2026Fuel system, gasolineODI 11769607

Service brakes

7 reports1 crash1 fire
“The contact owns a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a right turn, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle remained at the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 5, 2026Service brakesODI 11754968
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 27, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.