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NHTSA has 39 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport[1], and the model year has 7 recalls[2]. Several of the recalls touch safety systems, so check every one against the VIN of any car you plan to buy.

39owner complaints[1]
7recalls[2]
23–27MPG combined (EPA)[3]

Most reported problems

Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA[1]. Five mention a crash, none mention a fire, and 5 injuries were reported[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name several components.

The components with the most complaints:

Component group Complaints
Engine[4] 10
Power train[5] 7
Air bags[6] 5
Forward collision avoidance[7] 4
Electrical system, steering, brakes, suspension[8][9][10][11] 3 each

Engine and power train. In a sample of engine complaint texts we read, owners describe hesitation, stalling or loss of power while driving or stopped. Some also describe a "shift system fault" warning[4]. In a sample of power train complaints, owners describe the same warning, along with a car that would not shift out of Park and then stalled[5]. Several of these texts look like repeat reports about one car, so the sample likely overstates how many cars are involved. In a few engine complaints, owners said the part for an engine recall repair was not yet available[4].

Air bags. In the air bag complaints we read, some owners describe an air bag that did not deploy in a crash. Others describe trouble connected to the passenger sensor recall, such as a warning light or a repair part that was not available[6]. Air bag complaints include 3 crashes and 3 injuries[6].

Forward collision avoidance. The four complaints we read are different from one another. They include a front sensor damaged by road debris, a system that did not act in a crash, unexpected braking and a shift into neutral while adaptive cruise control was on[7]. This group has 1 crash and 1 injury[7].

The brakes group also has 1 crash and 1 injury[10], and steering has 1 crash[9].

Recalls

NHTSA lists 7 recalls for this model year[2]. Newest first:

Ask the seller for the VIN and check it on NHTSA.gov[12][13].

Fuel economy

The EPA lists three ratings for this model year:

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
1.5L 3-cylinder turbo, Bronco Sport 4WD[3] 25 / 30 / 27 $2,500
1.5L 3-cylinder turbo, Sasquatch 4WD[19] 23 / 26 / 24 $2,800
2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, 4WD[20] 21 / 27 / 23 $2,900

All three use regular fuel[3][20][19]. The EPA works out annual cost with its current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Your own cost depends on local prices and how you drive.

Engine and size

The EPA test car list shows two engines. The 1.5L 3-cylinder is rated at 1 to 181 hp depending on version[21]. The 2.0L 4-cylinder is rated at 250 hp[22].

Dimensions below are Canadian-market specifications, so they can differ slightly from US models.

1.5L 2.0L
Length[23][24] 173 in 173 in
Width[23][24] 74 in 74 in
Height[23][24] 71 in 71 in
Wheelbase[23][24] 105 in 105 in
Curb weight[23][24] 3,457 lb 3,713 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

2021: 709 complaints, 16 recalls20212022: 369 complaints, 15 recalls20222023: 160 complaints, 14 recalls20232024: 112 complaints, 8 recalls20242025: 39 complaints, 7 recalls3920252026: 8 complaints, 6 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Bronco Sport model year. The 2025 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
202170916
202236915
202316014
20241128
2025397
202686

NHTSA counts for each Bronco Sport model year:

Model year Complaints Recalls
2021 709 16
2022 369 15
2023 160 14
2024 112 8
2025 39 7
2026 8 6

All figures are from[2]. The 2025 model year has the second fewest complaints and the second fewest recalls of the six years listed. Only 2026 is lower on both. These counts are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so they are a rough guide only.

Should you buy a used 2025 Bronco Sport?

The complaint count is small next to earlier years[2], and no deaths were reported[1]. But this model year has 7 recalls[2], and some involve the front suspension, air bags, engine power and the instrument cluster[12][13][14][15]. Complaint texts we read also describe stalling and shift faults[4][5], though that is a small sample and some texts look like repeats from one owner. Before you buy, check the VIN for open recalls and ask for proof that each repair was done. Pay particular attention to the front lower ball joint recall, where owners are told not to drive until it is repaired[12].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport?
Engine has the most complaints at 10, then power train at 7[4][5]. In the sample we read, owners describe hesitation, stalling and shift system fault warnings[4][5].
Does the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport have recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 recalls for this model year[2]. They cover the front lower ball joint, passenger occupant sensor, EGR valve, instrument cluster (two recalls), cylinder head and block heater[12][13][14][15][16][17][18].
What gas mileage does the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport get?
The EPA rates the 1.5L 4WD at 27 MPG combined[3], the 1.5L Sasquatch 4WD at 24[19] and the 2.0L at 23[20].
Is 2025 a good year for the Bronco Sport?
It has fewer complaints (39) than 2021 through 2024, and only 2026 has fewer[2]. Counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat that as a rough guide.
How much horsepower does the 2025 Bronco Sport have?
The EPA test car list shows 1 to 181 hp for the 1.5L, depending on version[21], and 250 hp for the 2.0L[22].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 39 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport (5 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Bronco Sport model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. EPA rating for Bronco Sport 4WD, 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 30 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  4. 10 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  5. 7 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 5 complaints name the air bags component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 4 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 3 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 3 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 3 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 3 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. Recall 26V340, filed May 27, 2026: Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint. NHTSA recall database
  13. Recall 26V201, filed March 31, 2026: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger. NHTSA recall database
  14. Recall 26V122, filed March 3, 2026: Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve). NHTSA recall database
  15. Recall 25V788, filed November 14, 2025: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel. NHTSA recall database
  16. Recall 25V372, filed June 3, 2025: Engine. NHTSA recall database
  17. Recall 25V343, filed May 23, 2025: Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater. NHTSA recall database
  18. Recall 25V049, filed January 31, 2025: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel. NHTSA recall database
  19. EPA rating for Bronco Sport Sasquatch 4WD, 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 23 city / 26 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. EPA rating for Bronco Sport 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,900. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  21. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Ford Bronco Sport with 1.5L 3-cylinder: rated 1 to 181 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov
  22. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Ford Bronco Sport with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 250 hp. www.epa.gov
  23. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, BRONCO SPORT SUV 1.5L: length 173 in, width 74 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 105 in, curb weight 3,457 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  24. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, BRONCO SPORT SUV 2.0L: length 173 in, width 74 in, height 71 in, wheelbase 105 in, curb weight 3,713 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.