repaired · 2026 Q3
Control arm: lower ball joint
Do not driveNewRisk. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Ford Bronco SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 717 owner complaints about the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 16 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-442 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport has problems
717 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
212Electrical system11 crash/fire/injury
194Power train2 crash/fire/injury
153Engine13 crash/fire/injury
101Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
65Fuel/propulsion system6 crash/fire/injury
59Fuel system, gasoline
28Service brakes, hydraulic
24Engine and engine cooling
24Suspension
12520 other systems17 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 212 | 11 |
| Power train | 194 | 2 |
| Engine | 153 | 13 |
| Service brakes | 101 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 65 | 6 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 59 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 28 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 24 | 2 |
| Suspension | 24 | 0 |
| 20 other systems | 125 | 17 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
16 recalls
2021 Ford Bronco Sport recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical: engine block heater
Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.
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repaired · 2025 Q4
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: body control module/bcm
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…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Risk. Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Electrical system: body control module/bcm
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…
repaired · 2024 Q4
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
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.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Engine: oil/lubrication
Risk. An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Disc: caliper
Risk. During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the…
repaired · 2024 Q2
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached glass panel can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Fuel pump: control/drive module
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Front: control arm
Risk. An incorrect lower control arm may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a rollover crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Suspension: rear
Risk. Loose or missing bolts may affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
41kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 66 electrical system complaints. 97% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 28% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
19under 30k miles64under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
13 owners mentioned a cost$4,000median
Middle half: $500 – $10,000
Electrical system
12 owners mentioned a cost$480median
Middle half: $290 – $729
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Bronco Sport year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Bronco Sport median. How we score
'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Ford Bronco Sport safety ratings
2021 Ford Bronco Sport SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerLed to recall 24V-267
- Loss of Motive PowerLed to recall 25V-019
In owners' words
What Bronco Sport owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 46,427, and at the time of the vehicle registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 74,310.
My vehicle is subject to open NHTSA recall 25S76 regarding a fuel injector that may crack and cause fuel to accumulate on top of the engine near hot surfaces, creating a fire risk. This recall was identified months ago, but Ford has stated parts are not currently available and no repair date has…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle lost automotive power while driving and while stopped and idling. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle required several restarts before…
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