2021 Ford Bronco Sport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 716 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (212), Power Train (194), Engine (153).
Key takeaways
- 716 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 18 involve a crash, 17 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 212 | 30% |
| Power Train | 194 | 27% |
| Engine | 153 | 21% |
| Service Brakes | 129 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 98 | 14% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 65 | 9% |
| Fuel System | 60 | 8% |
| Gasoline | 59 | 8% |
| Hydraulic | 28 | 4% |
| Suspension | 24 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 24 | 3% |
| Steering | 16 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Bronco Sport SUV 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-11-05
The vehicle now has 69k miles, it started experiencing transmission difficulties at 64k. Local Ford service department say that it needs a new Rear Differential AND and new transmission. This vehicle has never towed anything has a mix of city and highway driving. The local service guy said that there SHOULD be a recal...
Power Train,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-11-04
I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2021 Ford Bronco Sport 1.5L and Ford Motor Company's handling of recall-related repairs. Beginning October 22, 2025, I repeatedly attempted to have the applicable recall work completed through two authorized Ford dealerships. The programs involved include: • Recall 24S24 – ...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-11-03
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop light and turning left while driving approximately 10 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. Additionally, during the failure, the brake pedal was depressed down to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. T...
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More for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.