NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Ford Bronco Sport Safety Ratings
The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport scores 74 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Average), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 8 recalls, and 87 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
Eight recall campaigns compromise the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport's safety profile. This contributes to a defect record score of 3/20. Despite strong NHTSA crash-test scores, these recalls temper the vehicle's overall NHTSA Safety Index of 74/100, placing it in the Average band.
The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport received a 5-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 74/100 based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport ranks 136 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 74 / 100 (Average) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 17.4% |
| Recalls on file | 8 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 87 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 136 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?
The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport posts a Safety Index of 74/100, a three-point gain over the 2023 model year's 71/100, both sitting in the Average band. The improvement is modest but directionally positive. The crash protection sub-score of 66 out of 70 is the clear strength of this year's profile, anchored by NHTSA's 5-star overall and 5-star frontal and side ratings. Where this model year loses ground is the defect record sub-score of only 3 out of 20, a direct consequence of eight recall campaigns, one of which carries a park-outside directive for a front lower control arm ball joint failure risk. The fuel injection system recall targeting 1.5L engines is a second high-priority item specific to 2021-2024 Bronco Sport units. The avoidance tech sub-score of 5 out of 10 reflects that while forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are all present, the technology package does not score at the top of the available range. The 87 unverified owner complaints, concentrated in electrical, engine, and fuel systems, are consistent with the recall themes present in this specific model year's record.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport achieves a 5 out of 5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA, demonstrating strong performance in crash protection. This includes perfect 5-star scores for both frontal and side impact tests. The vehicle's rollover rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, with a 17 percent risk of rollover in the agency's tests, though its dynamic tip-test result was "No Tip."
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19108
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport have any recalls?
Eight recall campaigns cover the 2024 Bronco Sport. One is a park-outside or do-not-drive order tied to the front lower control arm ball joint, a suspension safety issue spanning multiple model years. Additional campaigns address the fuel injection system on 1.5L-equipped units, the engine block heater, a back-over prevention software defect, and a powertrain control module concern affecting units previously repaired incorrectly. Buyers should verify remedy completion by VIN before purchase.
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
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)24V683000
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.
Reported 2024-09-13
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR24V594000
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.
Reported 2024-08-09
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
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?
Owners have filed 87 unverified allegations with NHTSA. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System with 24 reports, followed by the Engine and Fuel/Propulsion System each with 18 alleged reports. These are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects.
87 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?
The 2024 Bronco Sport presents a critical safety concern regarding two open recalls. A significant recall campaign, advising owners to park outside due to a ball joint issue, remains active, alongside a separate recall addressing fuel injection components. Prospective buyers of a used 2024 Bronco Sport must verify the status of these remedies for the specific vehicle through NHTSA's VIN lookup tool. Ensuring these campaigns are closed or addressed is paramount before acquisition.
- The 2024 Bronco Sport carries a park-outside or do-not-drive recall for a front lower control arm ball joint defect, the most urgent safety action specific to this model year's recall record.
- A separate fuel injection system recall targets 2021-2024 Bronco Sport units equipped with the 1.5L engine, making engine displacement a key detail to confirm when evaluating any specific used example.
- The defect record sub-score of 3 out of 20 is the single largest drag on the 74/100 Safety Index, reflecting how heavily the eight recall campaigns weigh against the otherwise strong crash-test performance.
- Despite the recall volume, the NHTSA crash-test result for this model year is 5 stars overall, 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side, and 4 stars rollover, with the rollover risk measured at 17 percent and a No Tip dynamic result.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport places
The 2024 Ford Bronco Sport qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Ford Bronco Sport safety questions
Was the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 74 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 2024 Ford Bronco Sport crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 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 2024 Ford Bronco Sport have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 8 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 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 2024 Ford Bronco Sport?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 87 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 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 19108), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ford Bronco Sport 2024.
- 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 136 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
- 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.