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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport gets 23 to 27 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Bronco Sport 4WD (3-cyl 1.5 L) at 27 mpg.
How the Bronco Sport ranks in its class
In the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2025, the Bronco Sport ranks 31st (tied with 5 others) of 76 for combined mileage (27 mpg), 23rd (tied with 3 others) of 75 for yearly fuel cost ($2,300 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 34th (tied with 1 other) of 76 for tailpipe CO2 (324 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 26 mpg, costs $2,600 a year and puts out 339 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 90 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Bronco Sport's best version, 11 other models get the same and 148 get less. The 2025 Bronco Sport's cheapest version costs $2,300 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 58 cost less, 5 the same and 178 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 23 to 31 of 76)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 2025 Volvo XC60 | 2025 XC60 T8 AWD | 28 | $3,000 | 122 |
| 31 | 2025 Buick Encore | 2025 Encore GX AWD | 27 | $2,300 | 339 |
| 31 | 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2025 Trailblazer AWD | 27 | $2,300 | 329 |
| 31 | 2025 Ford Bronco SportThis car | 2025 Bronco Sport 4WD (3-cyl 1.5 L) | 27 | $2,300 | 324 |
| 31 | 2025 Jeep Compass | 2025 Compass 4WD | 27 | $2,300 | 330 |
| 31 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class | 2025 GLB250 4matic | 27 | $2,850 | 324 |
| 31 | 2025 MINI Countryman | 2025 Countryman S All4 | 27 | $2,850 | 323 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
$2,222 a year
2025 Bronco Sport 4WD (3-cyl 1.5 L), 3-cyl 1.5 L: 25 mpg city, 30 highway, 27 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Bronco Sport version is $2,300 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
27miles per gallon, combined
$0.15fuel cost per mile
556gallons a year
$11,111fuel cost over 5 years
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport 4WD (3-cyl 1.5 L)
27
mpg combined$2,222
fuel a year2025 Buick Encore GX FWD (3-cyl 1.3 L)
30
mpg combined$2,000
fuel a yearThe Encore costs $222 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Encore costs $1,110 less to fuel than the Bronco Sport (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2025 Buick Encore
- 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer
- 2025 Jeep Compass
The Bronco Sport against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Bronco Sport (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Bronco Sport | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Buick Encore | 2025 Encore GX AWD | 27 mpg | $2,300 | same figure | same | - |
| 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer | 2025 Trailblazer AWD | 27 mpg | $2,300 | same figure | same | Compare |
| 2025 Jeep Compass | 2025 Compass 4WD | 27 mpg | $2,300 | same figure | same | Compare |
Every version of the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bronco Sport 4WD (3-cyl 1.5 L) | 3-cyl 1.5 L | Automatic 8-spd | Part-time 4-wheel | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,300 | 324 | cheapest |
| 2025 Bronco Sport Sasquatch 4WD | 3-cyl 1.5 L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-wheel | 23 | 26 | 24 | $2,600 | 370 | +$300 |
| 2025 Bronco Sport 4WD (4-cyl 2.0 L) | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (S8) | 4-wheel | 21 | 27 | 23 | $2,700 | 387 | +$400 |
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2025 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Bronco Sport; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Bronco Sport 4WD (3-cyl 1.5 L) puts out 324 grams per mile; across the 3 tested versions the figure runs from 324 to 387.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Bronco Sport 4WD (3-cyl 1.5 L): fuel economy score 5, greenhouse gas score 5.
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Bronco Sport gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2022 | 26 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2023 | 26 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2024 | 26 mpg | 2 | 1 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 27 mpg | 3 | this page | |
| 2026 | 27 mpg | 3 | same as 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 2 versions were tested then and 3 now; the best figure went from 26 to 27 mpg (up 1).
The 2026 model has 3 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bronco Sport 4WD (3-cyl 1.5 L), 3-cyl 1.5 L | 27 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2024 | no match |
| 2025 Bronco Sport Sasquatch 4WD, 3-cyl 1.5 L | 24 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2024 | no match |
| 2025 Bronco Sport 4WD (4-cyl 2.0 L), 4-cyl 2.0 L | 23 mpg | no like-for-like version in 2024 | no match |
2 2024 versions have no match in 2025.
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2025
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Early Release SUV 4WD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Later Release SUV 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 41 complaints, 7 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: BRONCO SPORT EARLY RELEASE, BRONCO SPORT LATER RELEASE.
Owner complaints, 2025
41 complaints for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | |
| Power Train | 7 | |
| Air Bags | 5 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 3 |
5 of the 41 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 4 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: BRONCO SPORT EARLY RELEASE, BRONCO SPORT LATER RELEASE.
Safety recalls
7 recalls are on file for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: BRONCO SPORT EARLY RELEASE, BRONCO SPORT LATER RELEASE.
Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles.
Fix: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Fix: The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2025.
Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Escape, and 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Fix: Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Electrical System
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L or 2.0L MPC engine and an engine block heater.
Fix: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
More Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD for 2025
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Bronco Sport itself is at 27 mpg.
Other Ford models of 2025
More Ford models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2025 Ford Bronco Sport gets the best mileage?
The 2025 Bronco Sport 4WD (3-cyl 1.5 L) with 27 mpg combined (25 city, 30 highway).
How much does a 2025 Ford Bronco Sport cost to fuel for a year?
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport costs between $2,300 and $2,700 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Bronco Sport 4WD (3-cyl 1.5 L) at $2,300; the dearest is the 2025 Bronco Sport 4WD (4-cyl 2.0 L) at $2,700. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
How does the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport rank among 2025 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD models?
The 2025 Ford Bronco Sport is 31st of 76 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Kia Sportage at 43 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 26 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Chevrolet Trailblazer at 27 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Jeep Compass at 27 mpg.
Did the Bronco Sport change from 2024 to 2025?
The 2024 model had 2 tested versions and the 2025 model has 3. The best figure went from 26 to 27 mpg (up 1).
How did the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Early Release SUV 4WD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 4; 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Later Release SUV 4WD: not rated. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport?
41 complaints for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Engine (7 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport have recalls?
The agency's database lists 7 recalls for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.