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2021 Ford Bronco Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 11/01/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 2.4× the fleet median for that category across the 2588 model-years tracked on this site.
230Complaints
20Recalls
6Crashes
3Fires
7Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Engine (30% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

Engine complaints here are 2.4× the median for that category across the 2588 model-years tracked on this site.

3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine69 · 30%RecalledRecall 24V635000 · Recall 26V468000
Electrical System27 · 11.7%No official action—
Fuel/propulsion System23 · 10%RecalledRecall 25V455000
Suspension23 · 10%RecalledRecall 25V025000
Service Brakes19 · 8.3%No official action—
Visibility/wiper14 · 6.1%No official action—

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE69 · 30%
Unspecified / other28 · 12.2%
SUSPENSION23 · 10%
SERVICE BRAKES19 · 8.3%
VISIBILITY/WIPER14 · 6.1%
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING11 · 4.8%
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION10 · 4.3%
BACK OVER PREVENTION8 · 3.5%

Percentages are the share of the 230 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 20 campaigns

Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Radar

NHTSA campaign 21V982000 · 2021 · reported 12/16/2021

A misaligned radar module may prevent the vehicle from maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles when adaptive cruise control is active. In addition, the automatic emergency braking (AEB) system may react slowly, or not react at all, during a pre-collision assist braking event.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal

NHTSA campaign 21V770000 · 2021 · reported 10/01/2021

Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:lock

NHTSA campaign 22V411000 · 2022 · reported 06/10/2022

A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child occupant. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 22V825000 · 2022 · reported 11/03/2022

A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES

Air Bags:sensor:side Impact

NHTSA campaign 22V928000 · 2022 · reported 12/14/2022

An improperly secured side impact sensor may cause the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or not to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 23V165000 · 2023 · reported 03/10/2023

A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: YES

Seat Belts:critical Fasteners

NHTSA campaign 23V358000 · 2023 · reported 05/18/2023

Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 23V598000 · 2023 · reported 08/25/2023

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical

NHTSA campaign 24V635000 · 2024 · reported 08/23/2024

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension:rear:shock Absorber

NHTSA campaign 25V025000 · 2025 · reported 01/17/2025

An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention:software

NHTSA campaign 25V315000 · 2025 · reported 05/09/2025

A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 25V312000 · 2025 · reported 05/09/2025

A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 25V455000 · 2025 · reported 07/07/2025

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater

NHTSA campaign 25V685000 · 2025 · reported 10/10/2025

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:critical Fasteners

NHTSA campaign 25V721000 · 2025 · reported 10/23/2025

A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 25V888000 · 2025 · reported 12/18/2025

A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention:software

NHTSA campaign 26V124000 · 2026 · reported 03/03/2026

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 26V236000 · 2026 · reported 04/14/2026

Excessive wear of the transmission and transfer case splines may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body:roof And Pillars

NHTSA campaign 26V299000 · 2026 · reported 05/12/2026

A detached section of roof can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine

NHTSA campaign 26V468000 · 2026 · reported 07/20/2026

A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“Week and half ago engine started idling real rough, sputtering, then drove about 100 yds. Engine conked out in middle of intersection and would not…”NHTSA complaint 11588716 — filed 05/14/2024 · ENGINE
“2.7 engine failure while accelerating on to a hwy. Loss of acceleration and power. I was unable to get fully off the road. Engine was…”NHTSA complaint 11579108 — filed 03/24/2024 · ENGINE
“good day! Bronco 2021 (VIN [XXX] ) - my engine suddenly broken while driving - i heard some unusual clicks-knocks from the engine side, check…”NHTSA complaint 11544214 — filed 09/13/2023 · ENGINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford Bronco?

Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 69 of 230 NHTSA complaints (30%), followed by unspecified/other issues (28), electrical system (27), fuel/propulsion system (23). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2021 Ford Bronco have?

230 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 7 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2021 Ford Bronco have any recalls?

Yes — 20 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V982000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2021 Ford Bronco's reported problems?

3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 11/01/2026.