Ford Bronco Sport years to avoid
The Ford Bronco Sport years to avoid are 2021, 2022 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
1,981
Total complaints
30
Recall campaigns
2021–2026
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Bronco Sport years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | High complaint rate | 1,032 | |
| 2022 | High complaint rate | 516 |
Every Bronco Sport year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2025 | 44 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 163 | 8 | |
| 2023 | 221 | 14 | |
| 2022avoid | 516 | 15 | |
| 2021avoid | 1,032 | 16 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ford Bronco Sport years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Bronco Sport years to avoid are 2021, 2022. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Ford Bronco Sport?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Bronco Sport years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford Bronco Sport have?
Across all model years, the Bronco Sport has 30 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,981 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.