# Ford Bronco Sport oil pressure warning light: complaints, recalls and what to do **Verdict:** Stop driving - **Owner complaints:** 3 - **Most complaints:** 2021 (1) - **Related recalls:** 1 - **Verdict:** Stop now ## Quick answer NHTSA has 3 owner complaints about the oil pressure warning light on the Ford Bronco Sport (2015-2026 models), most for the **2021** model year (1). There is **1 recall** for related parts; check yours by VIN. Stop driving: No. ## Ford Bronco Sport oil pressure warning light complaints by model year | Model year | Complaints mentioning the oil pressure light | All complaints that year | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2021 | 1 | 713 | 0% | | 2022 | 1 | 370 | 0% | | 2023 | 1 | 163 | 1% | Counts are complaints filed with NHTSA whose description mentions this light. They show where owners have had trouble, not a failure rate: popular years collect more complaints simply because more cars are on the road. ## Ford Bronco Sport recalls related to the oil pressure warning light **[22V191000](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V191000)** (2021-2022 models, reported 2022-03-25): An oil 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 inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer. Enter your 17-character VIN at [nhtsa.gov/recalls](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see whether yours is still open. ## What Ford Bronco Sport owners report - "Once oil leashed is lost, the vehicle goes into limp mode with an illuminated engine light and low oil pressure warning message in the display screen. Message will clear and vehicle will go back into normal operation once the vehicle has been shut down and restarted. The engine light will remain illuminated. This..." -- owner of a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport, complaint filed 2024 - "There is a low oil light illuminates on dash board in addition to acceleration lose and a white smoke coming from under the hood and the back end of the vehicle. The 6th or 7th time this happened the Bronco had to be towed. There were many more problems included in this tow, powertrain failure, engine misfire, loss..." -- owner of a 2022 Ford Bronco Sport, complaint filed 2026 - "The contact stated that the check engine and low engine oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who could not find a cause for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was referred to the NHTSA..." -- owner of a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, complaint filed 2024 Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly cleaned for reading. They are owners' own accounts and have not been verified. ## What the oil pressure warning light means The red oil pressure light means oil pressure has dropped too low to protect the engine. The most common cause is a low oil level, but a failing pressure sensor, a worn oil pump, or a clogged pickup can also do it. Pull over and shut the engine off as soon as it is safe; running without oil pressure can destroy the engine in minutes. The most common causes, on any make: 1. **Low oil level** (most common) 2. **Failing oil pressure sensor or switch** (common) 3. **Wrong or very old oil** (less common) 4. **Clogged oil pickup or failing oil pump** (less common) Full causes, what to do and how to reset it: [Oil pressure warning light](/warning-lights/oil-pressure). ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a recall for the Ford Bronco Sport oil pressure light? Yes. NHTSA lists 1 related recall (22V191000) covering 2021-2022 models. Recall repairs are free; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is open. ### Which Ford Bronco Sport years have the most oil pressure light complaints? In NHTSA's database the 2021, 2022 and 2023 Bronco Sport model years have the most complaints mentioning the oil pressure warning light, with 1 for 2021. Complaint counts reflect how many cars were sold as well as how often problems happen. ### Is it safe to drive a Ford Bronco Sport with the oil pressure light on? Stop driving. No. Stop driving as soon as it is safe and shut off the engine. Only drive again if adding oil turns the light off immediately and the engine sounds normal; otherwise have it towed. ### How do I check if my Ford Bronco Sport has an open recall? Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer. Open recalls are fixed free of charge, even if you are not the first owner. ## Sources - [NHTSA: Vehicle safety complaints and recalls (api.nhtsa.gov)](https://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa-datasets-and-apis) - [NHTSA: Check for recalls by VIN](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) ## Other Ford Bronco Sport warning lights - [ABS warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/abs/ford-bronco-sport): 4 complaints - [Airbag (SRS) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/airbag/ford-bronco-sport): 5 complaints - [Battery (charging system) warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/battery/ford-bronco-sport): 17 complaints - [Brake warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/brake/ford-bronco-sport): 20 complaints - [Check engine light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/check-engine/ford-bronco-sport): 88 complaints - [Coolant temperature warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/coolant-temperature/ford-bronco-sport): 40 complaints - [Power steering warning light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/power-steering/ford-bronco-sport): 12 complaints - [Traction control light](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/traction-control/ford-bronco-sport): 6 complaints ## Oil pressure warning light on other models - [Kia Soul](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-soul): 230 complaints - [Kia Sorento](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-sorento): 216 complaints - [Hyundai Tucson](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-tucson): 202 complaints - [Hyundai Santa Fe](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-santa-fe): 175 complaints - [Hyundai Sonata](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-sonata): 168 complaints - [Kia K5](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-k5): 159 complaints - [Jeep Compass](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/jeep-compass): 100 complaints - [Kia Sportage](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/kia-sportage): 76 complaints - [Hyundai Elantra](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/hyundai-elantra): 72 complaints - [Jeep Cherokee](https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/jeep-cherokee): 64 complaints ## Ford Bronco Sport - [Ford Bronco Sport specs and mpg by year](https://diagxcar.com/vehicles/ford-bronco-sport) --- Source page: https://diagxcar.com/warning-lights/oil-pressure/ford-bronco-sport Updated: 2026-11-04 General information, not a substitute for a qualified mechanic.