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2022 Ford Bronco Sport transmission problems

The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport has 56 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.

56

Transmission complaints

12%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Bronco Sport transmission complaints by model year175 complaints2021: 175 complaints2022: 56 complaints2023: 18 complaints2024: 16 complaints2025: 2 complaints
Bronco Sport transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

25V158000TransmissionMarch 14, 2025 · 48,041 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V267000 (Electrical System, Power Train). The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was a loud popping sound coming from the engine compartment with a clicking sound near the…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 31, 2024 · fire

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport have?

NHTSA has 56 complaints about the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport transmission — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport transmission?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the transmission: 25V158000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.