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2022 Ford Bronco Sport

SUV · 2021–2026

Trims and features

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Engines: 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 181 hp; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 250 hp · Drive: 4WD, AWD

2022 Bronco Sport trims

BadlandsBaseBig BendOuter BanksRaptorWildtrak (S AMERICA)
Seats555554–5
Rows of seats222222
Adaptive cruise controlOptional—OptionalOptional——
Automatic emergency brakingStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard
Pedestrian emergency brakingStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard
Forward collision warningStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard
Blind-spot warningStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard—
Rear cross-traffic alertStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard—
Lane departure warningStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard—
Lane keeping assistStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard—
Lane centeringOptional—OptionalOptional——
Backup cameraStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard
Automatic high beamsStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard
HeadlightsLEDLEDLEDLEDLEDLED
Push-button startStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard

From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Ford reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Ford aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsCollision warningCarPlay
2026 1.5L 3-cyl turbo
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
4WD23–27 mpg 5 of 5 6 7 ——
2025 1.5L 3-cyl turbo
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
4WD23–27 mpg 5 of 5 7 38 StandardYes
2024 1.5L 3-cyl turbo
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
4WD, AWD23–26 mpg 5 of 5 8 109 Some versionsYes
2023 1.5L 3-cyl turbo
2.0L 4-cyl turbo
4WD, AWD23–26 mpg 5 of 5 14 158 Some versionsYes
2022 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 181 hp
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 250 hp
4WD, AWD23–26 mpg 5 of 5 15 359 StandardYes
2021 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 181 hp
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 245 hp
4WD, AWD23–26 mpg 5 of 5 16 699 StandardYes

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Apple lists CarPlay for: Bronco Sport 2021–2025 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2026 FORD BRONCO SPORT SUV N/A 4WD5 NoNo 67
2025 Ford Bronco Sport Early Release SUV 4WD5 StandardStandard 738
2025 Ford Bronco Sport Later Release SUV 4WDNot Rated StandardStandard 738
2024 Ford Bronco Sport SUV 4WD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 8109
2023 Ford Bronco Sport SUV 4WD5 Standard & OptionalStandard 14158
2022 Ford Bronco Sport SUV 4WD5 StandardStandard 15359
2021 Ford Bronco Sport SUV 4WD5 StandardStandard 16699

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2026Bronco Sport 4WDAuto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
23–27
2026Bronco Sport Sasquatch 4WDAuto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 24
2025Bronco Sport 4WDAuto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
23–27
2025Bronco Sport Sasquatch 4WDAuto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo 24
2024Bronco Sport 4WDAuto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
23–26
2023Bronco Sport 4WDAuto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
23–26
2022Bronco Sport 4WDAuto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
23–26
2021Bronco Sport 4WDAuto 8-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
23–26

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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