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2024 Ford Bronco Sport: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has 112 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport[1]. The electrical system and the engine are the two biggest groups[2][3].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups, biggest first. These are unverified owner reports to NHTSA, and one report can name several parts.
- Electrical System. 27 complaints[2]. Owners describe a battery that runs down and needs a jump start, and some say the dealer could not yet fix it. One story describes a vehicle catching fire while driving.
- Engine. 26 complaints[3]. In the stories we read, owners talk about sudden loss of power on the highway, warning lights, and a stop-start feature that acted up after a software update. Some mention worry about a fuel injector issue with no repair ready.
- Power Train. 22 complaints[7]. Owners describe rough or erratic shifting, trouble getting into gear, a gear dial that did not respond as expected, and a vehicle that would not start. A few stories end in a low-speed bump with another car.
- Fuel/Propulsion System. 21 complaints[8]. Owners describe power cutting out when pulling away from a stop, a damaged fuel tank, and waiting on a repair for an open recall.
- Unknown Or Other. 20 complaints[9]. These reports do not fit a named group, so there is no single theme to share.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2024 Bronco Sport is necessarily included.
- Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint (26V340), May 2026. About 4,653 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[10]
- Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater (25V685), October 2025. About 59,006 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[11]
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System (25V467), July 2025. About 694,271 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
- Back Over Prevention › Software (25V442), June 2025. About 200,237 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) (25V158), March 2025. About 48,041 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Electrical System › Body Control Module/Bcm (24V683), September 2024. About 76 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor (24V594), August 2024. About 86,852 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Electrical System › Body Control Module/Bcm (24V267), April 2024. About 456,565 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD[6] | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17.4% |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
How 2024 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 709 | 16 |
| 2022 | 369 | 15 |
| 2023 | 160 | 14 |
| 2024 | 112 | 8 |
| 2025 | 39 | 7 |
| 2026 | 8 | 6 |
NHTSA's counts for the Bronco Sport show 112 complaints and 8 recalls for 2024[4]. Among the 6 model years listed, 2 have fewer complaints than 2024 and 3 have more[4]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (8) and the most are for 2021 (709)[4]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2024 Bronco Sport?
The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport has 112 complaints on file[1]. The electrical system leads the list with 27[2], followed closely by the engine with 26[3]. NHTSA also lists recalls for this model year, and the page shows the count[4]. Complaints are not adjusted for sales, so treat the totals as a guide to what owners talk about and not as a score. If you are shopping, read the recall list above and ask the seller whether the repairs are done.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common 2024 Ford Bronco Sport problems?
- The biggest complaint groups are the electrical system[2], the engine[3], and the power train[7]. Owners describe battery trouble, power loss, and shifting issues.
- Does the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport have recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists recalls for this model year, and the count is in the by-year fact[4]. The full list is in the Recalls section on this page.
- How many complaints has the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport had?
- NHTSA has 112 owner complaints on file[1]. They are unverified reports and are not adjusted for sales.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?
- See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 112 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport (5 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 27 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 4 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 26 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Bronco Sport model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Bronco Sport 4WD, 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 29 highway / 26 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,600. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 22 complaints name the power train component group (3 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 21 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 3 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 20 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V340, filed May 27, 2026: Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V685, filed October 10, 2025: Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V467, filed July 11, 2025: Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V442, filed June 27, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Software. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V158, filed March 14, 2025: Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm / Pcm / Tecm). NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V683, filed September 13, 2024: Electrical System › Body Control Module / Bcm. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V594, filed August 9, 2024: Visibility › Windshield Wiper / Washer › Motor. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V267, filed April 12, 2024: Electrical System › Body Control Module / Bcm. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Bronco Sport 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 26 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2024 Ford Bronco Sport with 1.5L 3-cylinder: rated 175 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2024 Ford Bronco Sport with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 235 hp. www.epa.gov