The most-reported Bronco Sport run is 3FMCR9B69MR (2021 builds) with 37 complaints, 4.9× the typical run. Electrical system problems make up 20% of reports; NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns for Bronco Sport model years 2021–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Ford Bronco Sport has 176 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 14% of every Bronco Sport complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3FMCR9B69MR•••••• | 2021 | — | 1 | |
| 3FMCR9B6XMR•••••• | 2021 | 3 | 2 | |
| 3FMCR9B60MR•••••• | 2021 | — | 1 | |
| 3FMCR9B62MR•••••• | 2021 | 1 | 1 | |
| 3FMCR9B63MR•••••• | 2021 | 1 | 1 | |
| 3FMCR9B67MR•••••• | 2021 | 1 | 1 | |
| 3FMCR9B61MR•••••• | 2021 | 1 | 3 | |
| 3FMCR9B64MR•••••• | 2021 | 1 | — | |
| 3FMCR9B68MR•••••• | 2021 | 1 | 2 | |
| 3FMCR9B60NR•••••• | 2022 | 3 | 1 | |
| 3FMCR9B66MR•••••• | 2021 | 1 | 1 | |
| 3FMCR9C67MR•••••• | 2021 | — | 1 |
Each of the other 164 Bronco Sport runs has 24 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 199 Bronco Sport VINs so far, most often 2025, 2024, 2022 builds; 10 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| 2024 | 108 | 34 | 5 | |
| 2023 | 158 | 42 | 9 | |
| 2022 | 358 | 44 | 13 | |
| 2021 | 691 | 53 | 18 |
Heaviest year here is 2021 at 13 complaints per run; lightest is 2026 at 1. The 2026 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 20% of everything Ford Bronco Sport owners report: Electrical System, 351 of 1,318 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 17 | |
| Engine | 4 | 20 | |
| Power Train | 6 | 5 | |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 3 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 5 | |
| Fuel System | 2 | 8 | |
| Gasoline | 2 | 8 | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 12 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 32 recall campaigns on the Ford Bronco Sport; the 6 below cover build years 2021 to 2026. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 26V340000 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 2021–2026 |
| 25V158000 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | 2021–2024 |
| 24V267000 | Electrical System:body Control Module/bcm | 2021–2024 |
| 25V442000 | Back Over Prevention:software | 2021–2024 |
| 25V467000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 2021–2024 |
| 25V685000 | Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater | 2021–2024 |
26V340000 was opened in 2026 on cars built from 2021: 5 years on the road before the recall.
The Bronco Sport against its rivals
The Bronco Sport draws 7.5 complaints per production run; the Toyota RAV4 2.3, the Jeep Wrangler 4.7 and the Subaru Crosstrek 1.8. That is the highest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Bronco Sport | 1,318 | 176 | 3.4% | |
| Toyota RAV4 | 8,453 | 3,661 | 8.5% | |
| Jeep Wrangler | 14,316 | 3,055 | 3.2% | |
| Subaru Crosstrek | 1,130 | 637 | 5.1% |
How serious were they
Of the 1,318 reports on the Ford Bronco Sport, 3.4% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.
| Outcome | Ford Bronco Sport | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1,318 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 45 (3.4%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 42 (3.2%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 40 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 41% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Ford Bronco Sport share of that is 1,318 complaints over 176 runs, 0.12% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Ford Bronco Sport VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1,318 NHTSA complaints from 176 Bronco Sport runs and 32 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Bronco Sport production run has the most complaints?
3FMCR9B69MR, a 2021 build, with 37 complaints. The typical Bronco Sport run has 7.5.
Which Bronco Sport years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2021 is heaviest at 13 complaints per run and 2026 lightest at 1.
Does the Bronco Sport get more complaints than the Toyota RAV4?
Yes: 7.5 complaints per production run for the Bronco Sport against 2.3 for the Toyota RAV4.
How many Bronco Sport complaints involve a crash?
3.4% of 1,318 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 42 involved a fire.
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