NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Ford Bronco Sport Safety Ratings
The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport scores 76 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Average), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 15 recalls, and 324 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport carries a significant recall burden, including a critical park-outside instruction, which defines its safety profile more than its strong crash-test performance. This places the vehicle squarely in the Average band with a NHTSA Safety Index of 76/100. While it achieved full marks for avoidance technology, the sheer volume and nature of its recalls temper any commendation for its crash-test scores.
The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport received a NHTSA Safety Index of 76/100 and a 5-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating, according to federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport ranks 116 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 76 / 100 (Average) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 17.4% |
| Recalls on file | 15 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 324 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 116 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?
The defect record for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport is the primary factor limiting its Safety Index to 76 out of 100, placing it in the Average band. While crash protection contributes 66 of 70 possible points, and advanced avoidance technology, including standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, achieves a perfect 10 out of 10, the defect record component scores 0 out of 20 points. Fifteen recall campaigns for a single model year is a substantial count. Among these, a park-outside warning for a ball joint recall covering 2021-2026 Bronco Sport vehicles introduces a notable safety concern. Additional campaigns addressing fuel injection on 1.5L engines and a powertrain control module issue linked to a previous incorrect repair further underscore these concerns. The 324 unverified owner complaints, including 12 alleged fire incidents and 16 alleged injuries, corroborate that the defect record reflects a pattern deserving serious attention for this model year.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport achieved a 5 out of 5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA. This strong performance extends to its frontal and side crash tests, each earning a perfect 5-star result. The sole area for improvement is rollover resistance, where the Bronco Sport received 4 out of 5 stars. Its measured rollover risk stands at 17 percent, though it did achieve a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16332
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport have any recalls?
Yes. The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport carries 15 recall campaigns. One is a park-outside or do-not-drive directive tied to the front suspension lower ball joint. Additional campaigns cover the fuel injection system on 1.5L-equipped vehicles, an engine block heater electrical concern, a back-over prevention software issue, and a powertrain control module recall linked to a prior incorrect repair. Owners should verify remedy completion by VIN.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT26V340000
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 b
Reported 2026-05-27
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER25V685000
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
Reported 2025-10-10
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM25V467000
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 avai
Reported 2025-07-11
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V442000
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.
Reported 2025-06-27
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)25V158000
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.
Reported 2025-03-14
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM25V165000
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 powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.
Reported 2025-03-14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY25V019000
Risk: Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the 12-volt battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S02. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under 24V-267 and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Reported 2025-01-17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM24V267000
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.
Reported 2024-04-12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM24V187000
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 to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 24, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S16. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-859.
Reported 2024-03-08
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM22V859000
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 to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-
Reported 2022-11-18
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE22V787000
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S66.
Reported 2022-10-20
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE22V686000
Risk: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C22.
Reported 2022-09-14
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?
NHTSA has logged 324 unverified consumer allegations for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. Alleged problem areas include the Engine (72 reports), Electrical System (71), Power Train (54), Service Brakes (49), and Fuel System (45). These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
324 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?
With 15 campaigns on record, including a park-outside ball joint directive, confirming which remedies have been completed is the single most important safety step for this model year. Any shopper considering a used 2022 Ford Bronco Sport should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup before purchase.
- The 2022 Bronco Sport carries a park-outside or do-not-drive recall for a front lower control arm ball joint failure risk, a campaign that spans the 2021-2026 model range and demands immediate VIN verification.
- A separate recall targets 2021-2024 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with the 1.5L engine for a fuel injection system defect, making engine displacement a relevant detail when checking recall status on any specific used unit.
- The defect record sub-score of 0 out of 20 points is the sole reason the Safety Index stays at Average despite near-perfect crash-test and avoidance-tech scores, illustrating how heavily the 15-recall count weighs on this specific model year's rating.
- NHTSA has received 324 unverified consumer allegations for this model year, with the Engine and Electrical System each accumulating more than 70 reported complaints, the two highest-volume categories on record for the 2022 Bronco Sport.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport places
The 2022 Ford Bronco Sport qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Ford Bronco Sport safety questions
Was the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 76 out of 100, placing it in the Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 17.4%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 15 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 324 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16332), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ford Bronco Sport 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 116 of 135 in the SUV class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.