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2021 Ford Bronco SportProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,091 owners and 16 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,091
Crashes
33
Fires
35
Recalls
16
TSBs
188
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,091 complaints, 33 crashes, 35 fires, and 16 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.8x the class average. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

charging system

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

ac compressor locked up

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

vaccum hose failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
4

turbo and converter

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

alternator bearings break loose

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

203 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 41K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

101
0–30K
95
30–60K
55
60–90K
23
90–120K
11
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (101 reports) • Median: 41K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (203 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical203 (19%)
Drivetrain183 (17%)
Engine170 (16%)
Brakes128 (12%)
Fuel System120 (11%)
Other98 (9%)
Suspension23 (2%)
Steering16 (1%)

2021 Ford Bronco Sport: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, with 203 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 41,426 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 41K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, with 183 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, with 170 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, with 128 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

30
21
104
22
182
23
279
24
298
25
198
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (16 recalls)

21V011000Mar 2021

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

21V074000Apr 2021

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. These vehicles may have been produced with incorrect front lower control arms.

21V075000Mar 2021

SUSPENSION:REAR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. The rear suspension subframe assembly may have loose or missing bolts.

21V625000Dec 2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.

21V809000Nov 2021

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.

+ 11 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2021 Ford Bronco Sport NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

PE24002ClosedOpened Jan 2024 · closed Aug 2024

Loss of Motive Power

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

RQ24014ClosedOpened Nov 2024 · closed Oct 2025

Loss of Motive Power

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This is the worst model year for the Ford Bronco Sport according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

1,091

Class avg

228

4.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,091 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 16 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2021 Ford Bronco Sport: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is related to the electrical, with 203 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport reliable?
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport has 1,091 complaints, 33 crash reports, and 35 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?
NHTSA rates the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Ford Bronco Sport problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport has 16 recalls on record. At least one is a critical “Do Not Drive” recall. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Bronco Sport problems start?
Based on 285 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 41,426 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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