Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport has 56 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
56
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
22V191000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separa...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving between [XXX] and [XXX] , the vehicle suddenly lost fuel. The estimated miles to emp... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The vehicle was taken to Take 5 Oil Change for an oil cha... |
| Mar 15, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving 78 MPH on the highw... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH in traffic, ... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2921 FORD BRONCO SPORT HIGHWAY 14, Santa Clarita CA Driver noticed another car pointing to the Bronc... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at ... |
| Jan 25, 2026 | ENGINE | Catastrophic engine failure. Sudden. Started my car in the morning. Engine was running rough. Drove ... |
| Nov 11, 2025 | ENGINE | We purchased this vehicle 02/2025. The salesman stated there was a 5 point inspection and the car wa... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend 1.5L EcoBoost (VIN: [XXX] ) suffered a turbocharger failure due t... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, several ... |
| Jul 20, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while her husband was driving 15 MPH a... |
| Jun 29, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at... |
| Jun 4, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ... |
| Mar 20, 2025 | ENGINE | The water pump has been replaced twice already and the water pump needs to be replaced again at 105,... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | ENGINE | I took my 21 Bronco Sport Big Bend in to have a different recall fixed and also have an oil change p... |
| Mar 15, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | See attached document for complaint. |
| Jan 29, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The evaporative emissions system failure involving the purge valve and vapor canister purge valve is... |
| Dec 16, 2024 | ENGINE | Torque converter failure at 100,000 miles. Car hesitates when it accelerates creating delay when goi... |
| Dec 15, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and occup... |
| Dec 13, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic light, the ... |