Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport has 136 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 2 powertrain-related recalls.
136
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
21V011000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport ve...
25V158000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall num...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving, the vehicle stutters during acceleration, creating hesitation and inconsistent power ... |
| Mar 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | We were told by the dealership that our 2021 Ford Bronco Sport with only 83,831 has a failed transmi... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | On 2/19/26 the Vehicle would not go in reverse. This is the second time the vehicle has failed to re... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | dragging, grinding, or rubbing noises from the rear of a 2021 Bronco Sport during low-speed turns ar... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I am experiencing pulsing and lunging while accelerating and cause loss of power and unsafe driving. |
| Dec 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MP... |
| Dec 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | My car has been stalling at stops and I am unable to fill my car as it will not start so I have to p... |
| Dec 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The main symptom is chatter/shudder during low speed turning events. This is due to a faulty rear d... |
| Nov 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On or about 1/16/2025 I started to have issues battery would get display on the display screen it sa... |
| Nov 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact's son owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclos... |
| Oct 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Powertrain and engine warning light illuminated 10/25 /25 first time Same problem again on 2/11/26 ... |
| Oct 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle is experiencing issues with shuttering from the rear differential and a 4wd fault code with ... |
| Oct 14, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | !!!ALWAYS GET A SECOND OPINION WITH "TRANSMISSION ISSUES"!!! I will NEVER get a Ford again! I'm upd... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | car is shuddering below 35 mph. The RPM gauge is bouncing. Had the transmission fluid drained and fi... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | At 70K automatic transmission stated to cause jerking motions while in lower speeds when starting to... |
| Oct 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The car would "skip" while driving. If paused at a light/stop sign, I would hit the gas and the RPM... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I am submitting this letter to report a potentially widespread safety defect in the 2021 Ford Bronco... |
| Sep 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I was driving home from work one day on a Monday and my vehicle had a bunch of warning notifications... |
| Sep 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission failed to shift out of a forward gear when selected. Reverse was selected and the v... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The Vehicle was serviced as normal, everything came back in good shape. A few days later the transmi... |