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What 328 owners told NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (328)Crash / fire / injury (27)Fuel system (77)Engine (73)Electrical system (71)Transmission & drivetrain (55)Brakes (49)Driver assistance (15)Steering (11)Speed control (10)Engine & cooling (9)Airbags (8)

6 of 328 complaints match · Airbags · crash/fire/injury only · clear filters

Jan 23, 2026AirbagsCrash1 injury

I was driving to work in my 2022 Ford Bronco Sport when traffic ahead of me stopped suddenly. I was able to come to a complete stop. The vehicle behind me did not see the stopped traffic until the last second and rear-ended my vehicle at an estimated speed of approximately 50 mph. The impact was severe enough that my vehicle was pushed forward into the car in front of me, resulting in a multi-vehicle collision. Despite the severity of the impact, none of my airbags deployed. My vehicle sustained significant damage and was declared a total loss. I sustained serious injuries in this crash and continue to experience long-term, life-altering effects. Given the force of the collision and the extent of the damage, I am concerned about why the airbag system did not deploy and whether there may be a defect in the airbag or crash sensor system. I am submitting this complaint so the incident can be reviewed and investigated to determine whether this presents a broader safety issue.

NHTSA ODI 11712939

Nov 28, 2024SteeringAirbagsVisibility & wipersCrash2 injuries

I see steering recall on the internet but not under vin number for 2022 Ford Bronco Sport.

NHTSA ODI 11627878

Sep 24, 2024AirbagsCrash

Air bags failed to deploy when the car hit a tree. Issue has not be reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center. Vehicle has been inspected by claims adjuster only. There were no messages or symptoms of an issue prior to failure.

NHTSA ODI 11616292

Aug 1, 2023AirbagsCrash2 injuries

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, he collided with the rear of a trailer on the front driver's side. The air bags did not deploy, and as a result, the driver was thrust forward into the steering wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The driver was transported to an area hospital and treated for severe chest trauma and breathing difficulty, while the passenger was later treated for minor undisclosed injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and later towed to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 3,200.

NHTSA ODI 11535772

Jun 4, 2023Airbags1 injury

In a one car accident in which driver side hit concrete medium at approximately 45 mph airbags did deploy.

NHTSA ODI 11525279

Nov 18, 2022SteeringAirbagsSeatsCrash2 injuries

Passenger knee airbag did not deploy Drivers Steering column came off at base which is why there was no airbag deployed. Front driver and passenger sun visors came completely off and exposed wires and metal rods.

NHTSA ODI 11494193

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How to use these: a complaint is one owner’s report, filed voluntarily and published unverified. Patterns matter more than any single story. If several owners describe the same failure at similar mileage, put that system at the top of your pre-purchase inspection list. Back to the full 2022 Ford Bronco Sport verdict →