2021 Ford Bronco Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Ford Bronco. Part of Generation 6 — 2021–present.

19992022
Complaints
270
Crashes
8
Fires
2
Injuries
11
Fatalities
Recalls
73

Worst 2021 Ford Bronco Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#167 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:7,565 mi
Crash-related:1
#223 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:30,000 mi
#323 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Ford Bronco.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ENGINE6717,565 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2330,000 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER231
SUSPENSION2239,108 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM16
SERVICE BRAKES15240,000 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER1418,822 mi
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING10
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION10
BACK OVER PREVENTION83,000 mi
AIR BAGS6155,100 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE520,000 mi
POWER TRAIN512,500 mi
STRUCTURE534,545 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY5600 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING440,000 mi
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA3
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS32
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC3121,518 mi
STEERING3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD35,846 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS222,000 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING21
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS1200 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR:INTEGRATED STARTER(OTHER THAN PROPULSION)1128,000 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL1

Recalls for 2021 Ford Bronco

73 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~15,292,123 vehicles.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

26V124000BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
~849,310 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

25V888000BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
~35 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V165. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

25V888000BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
~35 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V165. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

25V888000BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
~35 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V165. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

25V888000BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
~35 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V165. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

+ 63 more recalls

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