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Model year 2024 · Ford

2024 Ford Bronco Sport recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 8 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 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 2024 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
25V158000March 14, 2025Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM
24V683000September 13, 2024Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM
24V594000August 9, 2024Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
24V267000April 12, 2024Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM

Systems involved: Electrical System (3) · Power Train (3) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Equipment (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Suspension (1) · Visibility (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)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
Not reported – November 8, 2024
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)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
Not reported – February 8, 2024
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)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
Not reported – November 4, 2024
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 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)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport
Not reported – March 14, 2024
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 24V683000Manufacturer no. 24S60

Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM

Report received by NHTSA
September 13, 2024
Owner notification
October 23, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
76 (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 2024 Bronco Sport 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 update the body control module and powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S60. Vehicles in this recall that were previously recalled for the same issue under 24V-267 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 24V683000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V594000Manufacturer no. 24S51

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

Report received by NHTSA
August 9, 2024
Owner notification
December 6, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
86,852 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
BRONCO SPORT

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Safety risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S51.

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V594000, 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

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