2021 Ford Bronco Sport
Safety Score
58
Average
Recalls
3
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (3)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-15 | 21V809000 |
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1,036 | — | Details |
| 2021-02-16 | 21V074000 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 106 | — | Details |
| 2021-02-16 | 21V075000 |
SUSPENSION:REAR | 1,638 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-11 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Vehicle stutters when accelerating under normal driving conditions, causing uneven acceleration which can be dangerous … |
| 2026-04-04 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | My 2021 ford bronco sport had a very dangerous issue on April 4th 2026. Nearly run over by a huge semi. Traveling at… |
| 2026-03-28 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The back lift window just shattered while the car was in park heard a loud boom and the weather has not changed temp |
| 2026-03-26 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I purchased the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport in August of 2025. There were issues after about a week with all kinds of messag… |
| 2026-03-23 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | Something is happening when I get gas, the vehicle has trouble starting. It often times feels like it's going to die w… |
| 2026-03-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving, the vehicle stutters during acceleration, creating hesitation and inconsistent power delivery. This occu… |
| 2026-03-20 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | While driving between [XXX] and [XXX] , the vehicle suddenly lost fuel. The estimated miles to empty started to drop … |
| 2026-03-18 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | We were told by the dealership that our 2021 Ford Bronco Sport with only 83,831 has a failed transmission and will need… |
| 2026-03-16 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The vehicle was taken to Take 5 Oil Change for an oil change, and the contac… |
| 2026-03-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving 78 MPH on the highway, the vehicle uni… |
| 2026-03-14 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH in traffic, the accelerator ped… |
| 2026-03-09 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | If my car can burn up because of this issue, why isn't a replacement part available? Is Ford going to wait till it burn… |
| 2026-03-09 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | 2921 FORD BRONCO SPORT HIGHWAY 14, Santa Clarita CA Driver noticed another car pointing to the Bronco’s hood franticall… |
| 2026-02-19 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | On 2/19/26 the Vehicle would not go in reverse. This is the second time the vehicle has failed to reverse. The vehicle … |
| 2026-02-17 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 60 MPH and entering… |
| 2026-02-07 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Yes | 0 | This vehicle is subject to NHTSA Recall 25V467 involving potential fuel injector cracking and risk of fuel leaking onto… |
| 2026-02-02 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | dragging, grinding, or rubbing noises from the rear of a 2021 Bronco Sport during low-speed turns are a known issue com… |
| 2026-01-27 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Since my car hit 40000 miles it has had nothing but issues. I've had it in the shop at least 10 times. My brakes went … |
| 2026-01-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Catastrophic engine failure. Sudden. Started my car in the morning. Engine was running rough. Drove about 1/2 mile, eng… |
| 2026-01-24 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Car check engine light came on, I came home parked the car, in about 5 minutes the cars embarked in flames, the car bur… |
| 2026-01-22 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | I am experiencing pulsing and lunging while accelerating and cause loss of power and unsafe driving. |
| 2026-01-15 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | LOSS COMPLETE POWER WHILE DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THE DASHBOARD LIT UP BUT NO POWER. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER TRIED T… |
| 2026-01-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (FUEL … |
| 2026-01-13 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a g… |
| 2026-01-05 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Component failure is the radio not coming on, reading audio off, no matter pressing audio on. Component failure is the… |
| 2025-12-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, there was a loud… |
| 2025-12-12 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | I bought my 2021 Ford Bronco at Morrie's Grand Ledge Ford. I live 10 minutes away from Morrie Ford Okemos. I received a… |
| 2025-12-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My car has been stalling at stops and I am unable to fill my car as it will not start so I have to put increments of 10… |
| 2025-12-10 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | My Check Engine Light came on today. I went to Advance Auto Parts and had them check the code (P0171). I took my vehicl… |
| 2025-12-08 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The main symptom is chatter/shudder during low speed turning events. This is due to a faulty rear differential unit. … |
| 2025-12-05 | SEATS | No | 0 | My passenger seat heater caught on fire, it was very scary but I was able to put it out with sugar after I pulled over … |
| 2025-12-02 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle h… |
| 2025-12-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The car has been dying repeatedly and then decides to work again, got a new battery and new alternator and it still die… |
| 2025-11-27 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the message "Faulty Batt… |
| 2025-11-16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | On or about 1/16/2025 I started to have issues battery would get display on the display screen it said to turn off igni… |
| 2025-11-14 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact's son owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the drive… |
| 2025-11-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | We purchased this vehicle 02/2025. The salesman stated there was a 5 point inspection and the car was good on fluids oi… |
| 2025-11-11 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | On November 11, 2025, my 2021 Ford Bronco Sport experienced a complete brake system failure while driving. The brake p… |
| 2025-11-08 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | While driving my 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, I experienced a strong chemical/fume smell entering the cabin, which caused he… |
| 2025-11-01 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | When I try to pump gas, I often will start the gas pump and then it will stop after only filling up about a third of a … |
| 2025-10-25 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Powertrain and engine warning light illuminated 10/25 /25 first time Same problem again on 2/11/26 Same problem on 3/1… |
| 2025-10-24 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | I took my vehicle into my local ford dealership to get three active recalls remedied. Within 24 hours, my check engine … |
| 2025-10-18 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | No | 0 | After Ford completed Recall 25S76 on my 2021 Ford Bronco Sport (VIN [XXX] ), which involves replacing high-pressure fue… |
| 2025-10-18 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | Vehicle is experiencing issues with shuttering from the rear differential and a 4wd fault code with vehicle just out of… |
| 2025-10-15 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact notic… |
| 2025-10-14 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | !!!ALWAYS GET A SECOND OPINION WITH "TRANSMISSION ISSUES"!!! I will NEVER get a Ford again! I'm updating my previous i… |
| 2025-10-14 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | In 2024, we had our battery replaced in our 2021 Bronco Sport by the Ford certified dealer in response to Recall Number… |
| 2025-10-10 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | Low engine oil pressure sensor flashes & can’t accelerate past 40mph |
| 2025-10-10 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | car is shuddering below 35 mph. The RPM gauge is bouncing. Had the transmission fluid drained and filled. Took it to … |
| 2025-10-10 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel … |