2021 Ford Bronco Sport Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport.
Worst 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 192 | 3 | 7 | 42,792 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 145 | — | 1 | 56,149 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 131 | 3 | 9 | 50,742 mi | |
| Brakes | 99 | 4 | 1 | 18,171 mi | |
| Fuel System | 47 | 1 | 4 | 4,000 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 45 | 1 | 3 | 32,777 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 25 | 1 | — | 13,317 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 19 | — | — | 45,373 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 17 | — | 2 | 53,228 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | — | — | 41,725 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 1 | — | 30,000 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 10 | 3 | — | 25,000 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | — | 17,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 6 | — | 65,000 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 6 | — | — | 26,362 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | — | — | 30,500 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 6 | — | — | 23,739 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 5 | — | — | 44,625 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 5 | — | — | 73,827 mi | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
15 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,763,076 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
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2021 Ford Bronco Sport — FAQ
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