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2022 Ford Bronco Sport recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 15 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on May 27, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: BRONCO SPORT.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V340000May 27, 2026Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball JointDo not drive
25V685000October 10, 2025Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater
25V467000July 11, 2025Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System
25V442000June 27, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
25V165000March 14, 2025Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System
25V158000March 14, 2025Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM
25V019000January 17, 2025Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery
24V267000April 12, 2024Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM
24V187000March 8, 2024Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System
22V859000November 18, 2022Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System
22V787000October 20, 2022Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module
22V686000September 14, 2022Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module
22V191000March 25, 2022Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication
21V922000November 23, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
21V625000August 10, 2021Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module

Systems involved: Fuel System, Gasoline (6) · Electrical System (3) · Power Train (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Equipment (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V340000Manufacturer no. 26S36

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA
May 27, 2026
Owner notification
September 2, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,653 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO SPORT

Defect summary

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 to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.

Safety risk

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V340000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V685000Manufacturer no. 25SA4

Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater

Report received by NHTSA
October 10, 2025
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
59,006 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO SPORT

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Safety risk

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V685000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V467000Manufacturer no. 25S76

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System

Report received by NHTSA
July 11, 2025
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
694,271 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO SPORT

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V467000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V442000Manufacturer no. 25S72

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
June 27, 2025
Owner notification
September 4, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
200,237 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO SPORT

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V442000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V165000Manufacturer no. 25S21

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System

Report received by NHTSA
March 14, 2025
Owner notification
April 22, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
33,576 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO SPORT

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V165000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V158000Manufacturer no. 25S26

Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM

Report received by NHTSA
March 14, 2025
Owner notification
April 23, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
48,041 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO SPORT

Components: Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.

Safety risk

An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S26.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V158000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V019000Manufacturer no. 25S02

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Report received by NHTSA
January 17, 2025
Owner notification
May 2, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
272,817 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport
February 5, 2020 – October 20, 2022
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO SPORT

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail.

Safety risk

Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the 12-volt battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S02. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under 24V-267 and will need to have the new remedy completed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V019000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V267000Manufacturer no. 24S24

Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM

Report received by NHTSA
April 12, 2024
Owner notification
June 4, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
456,565 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO SPORT

Components: Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.

Safety risk

An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V267000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V187000Manufacturer no. 24S16

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System

Report received by NHTSA
March 8, 2024
Owner notification
April 24, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
42,652 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO SPORT

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S16. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-859.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V187000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V859000Manufacturer no. 22S73

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System

Report received by NHTSA
November 18, 2022
Owner notification
February 28, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
521,746 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO SPORT

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V859000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V787000Manufacturer no. 22S66

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module

Report received by NHTSA
October 20, 2022
Owner notification
December 1, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
26 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO SPORT

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel pump control module (FPCM) bracket may not be secured to the fuel tank assembly, which can lead to FPCM failure and cause an engine stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S66.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V787000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V686000Manufacturer no. 22C22

Exterior Lighting › Lighting Control Module

Report received by NHTSA
September 14, 2022
Owner notification
March 29, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
86,050 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO SPORT

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C22.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V686000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V191000Manufacturer no. 22S21

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication

Report received by NHTSA
March 25, 2022
Owner notification
April 18, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
345,451 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO SPORT

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.

Safety risk

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S21.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V191000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V922000Manufacturer no. 21C31

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Report received by NHTSA
November 23, 2021
Owner notification
August 17, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
114,666 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO SPORT

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety risk

During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V922000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V625000Manufacturer no. 21S38

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump › Control/Drive Module

Report received by NHTSA
August 10, 2021
Owner notification
December 14, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
13,773 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO SPORT

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters (remedy not available) were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S38.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V625000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 27, 2026.