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2026 Ford Bronco Sport: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport[1]. The by-year facts also show 6 recalls for this model year[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in NHTSA reports for this model year, biggest first.
- Unknown or other. 5 complaints name this group[5]. The reports do not point to one clear part, so we say no more about them.
- Engine. 2 complaints name the engine group[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe a dash screen that can go blank after a quick restart, and a recall repair that was waiting on parts.
- Forward collision avoidance. 1 complaint names this group[7]. Owners describe the adaptive cruise control picking up speed on its own on a highway.
- Electrical system. 1 complaint names this group[8].
- Power train. 1 complaint names this group[9].
- Wheels. 1 complaint names this group[10].
- Air bags. 1 complaint names this group[11]. It is tied to a crash and 2 injuries[11]. Owners describe a rental car that moved when it should have stayed parked, with the air bags not going off.
- Brakes. 1 complaint names this group[12]. It is the same report as the air bag one, since one complaint can name several parts.
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2026 Bronco Sport is necessarily included.
- Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical (26V548), August 2026. About 10,001 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]
- Structure › Body (26V550), August 2026. About 23 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- 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.[15]
- Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater (26V239), April 2026. About 55 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.[16]
- Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger (26V201), March 2026. About 3,170 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel (25V788), November 2025. About 229,609 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.[18]
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.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bronco Sport 4WD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[19] | 21 / 27 / 23 | $2,900 |
| Bronco Sport 4WD, 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive[3] | 25 / 30 / 27 | $2,500 |
| Bronco Sport Sasquatch 4WD, 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[20] | 23 / 26 / 24 | $2,800 |
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV 4WD[4] | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17.4% |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Bronco Sport with 1.5L 3-cylinder[21] | 1 hp |
| 2026 Ford Bronco Sport with 2.0L 4-cylinder[22] | 250 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2026 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 8 complaints and 6 recalls for 2026[2]. Among the 6 model years listed, 0 have fewer complaints than 2026 and 5 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (8) and the most are for 2021 (709)[2]. 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 2026 Bronco Sport?
The complaint list for the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport is short so far, with 8 complaints on file[1]. The biggest group is unknown or other, so there is no single clear trouble spot[5]. Recalls exist for this model year, and you can see them in the Recalls section[2]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales. Check the recall section and the other sections on this page before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
- What problems do owners report with the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport?
- NHTSA has 8 complaints on file[1]. The biggest group is unknown or other[5], followed by the engine group[6]. See the problems section for the rest.
- Are there recalls on the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport?
- Yes, the by-year facts show 6 recalls for this model year[2]. They are listed in the Recalls section.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport?
- See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
- Is the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?
- The complaint count is low so far at 8[1]. These are unverified reports, so read the problems section and the recalls before you decide.
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on file for the 2026 Ford Bronco Sport (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). 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, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 30 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. 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
- 5 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 2 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the wheels component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V548, filed August 25, 2026: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V550, filed August 25, 2026: Structure › Body. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V340, filed May 27, 2026: Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V239, filed April 14, 2026: Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 26V201, filed March 31, 2026: Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V788, filed November 14, 2025: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel. NHTSA recall database
- 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
- 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
- EPA Test Car List, 2026 Ford Bronco Sport with 1.5L 3-cylinder: rated 1 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2026 Ford Bronco Sport with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 250 hp. www.epa.gov
- 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
- 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