2021 Ford Bronco problems and complaints
Owners have filed 225 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford Bronco. The most-reported areas: Engine (68), Electrical System (29), Unknown Or Other (28).
Key takeaways
- 225 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 68 | 30% |
| Electrical System | 29 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 | 12% |
| Suspension | 24 | 11% |
| Back Over Prevention | 23 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 22 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 | 9% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 14 | 6% |
| Lane Departure | 11 | 5% |
| Structure | 10 | 4% |
| Power Train | 9 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Bronco 4DR SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2021 Ford Bronco 2DR SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-08-21
I contacted my Ford dealership, and they informed me that the recall is not currently showing as applicable to my VIN. Because my vehicle is experiencing similar issues, the dealership recommended that I contact Ford directly to have my vehicle and VIN reviewed. I would like to request that Ford review my vehicle to d...
Vehicle Speed Control,lane Departure - filed 2026-08-20
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration while driving. The lane departure feature also steered the vehicle in the opposite...
Electrical System,service Brakes,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-13
While driving, I experienced the brakes beginning to fail, followed shortly by a complete loss of engine power. My 2021 Ford Bronco is subject to recall 25S75 (NHTSA 25V455) for a low pressure fuel pump defect that can cause loss of fuel pressure or flow and engine stall. I was stranded on the side of the interstate in...
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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.