2023 Ford Bronco Sport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (38), Engine (37), Fuel System (31).
Key takeaways
- 159 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 38 | 24% |
| Engine | 37 | 23% |
| Fuel System | 31 | 19% |
| Gasoline | 31 | 19% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 28 | 18% |
| Power Train | 20 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 6% |
| Visibility | 6 | 4% |
| Suspension | 5 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Bronco Sport SUV 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-10
On Friday, October 9, 2026, I was driving to work when I noticed that my 2023 Ford Bronco Sport was struggling to accelerate after I stopped at a red light. When I arrived at work, I noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. Upon opening the hood, I discovered a small fire behind the engine, which I was able to ex...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-28
Vehicle drives rough and seems to sputter at times - regardless of gear or driving mode.
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-09-28
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dea...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.