Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Ford Bronco has 17 recalls, 204 complaints.
17
Recalls
204
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V982000
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The cruise control radar module was misaligned during production.
21V770000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles. During passenger air bag deployment, an air bag vent could open prematurely and ...
22V411000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain four-door 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The passenger-side rear door may be opened from inside of the vehi...
22V825000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems and 8-inch screen displays. The rearvi...
22V928000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The right or left side impact sensors may not be properly secured to the ve...
23V165000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously remedied ...
23V358000
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door body style. The first-row seat belt latch plates may b...
23V598000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco ve...
24V635000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with e...
25V025000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of t...
25V315000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024...
25V312000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were repaired incorrectly...
25V455000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln...
25V685000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsai...
25V721000
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot...
25V888000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously repaired ...
26V124000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Ford Bronco 4DR SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE | My BLIS module on the passenger side does not work and I have a constant warning light displayed tha... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake fault warning occurring continuously. Seems to be a wide issue with Broncos 2021-2025. The bra... |
| Feb 5, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The wiring harness is rubbing against the bumper, causing it to wear and eventually cut through. Thi... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | I received an alert on the dash stating there was an issue with the blind spot monitoring/rear cross... |
| Jan 13, 2026 | SUSPENSION | See attached document for complaint. |
| Dec 30, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | While driving I lost most/all ADAS system. I received several alerts that kept repopulating. No Cro... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake Light issue: Red Brake Light appears when driving over 40 MPH. To fix issue Tube Vacuum had to... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | A serious safety recall advised in July of 2025 still has not been fixed. |
| Dec 22, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Dec 17, 2025 | ENGINE | A Safety Recall was issued on the vehicle with no remedy. The recall was in reference to the Engine... |
| Dec 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Bronco wire corrosion cross traffic refers to a known issue where wiring under the rear bumper, ofte... |
| Nov 30, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Ford has 3 safety recalls on 2021 ford bronco and they have no remedy to fix any of them yet. My car... |
| Nov 24, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | While driving in snowy conditions the headlights become covered with snow to the point of not illumi... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Oct 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I was driving on the highway at a speed of approximately 70 miles per hour when the Bronco driver sc... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Sep 2, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | rear view camera display when vehicle is in reverse will intermittently turn blue or black which re... |
| Aug 19, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Aug 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | I have been getting a message that my blind spot and cross traffic alert deactivated because trailer... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | In August while driving at highway speed on I-94, the engine started to stall in traffic with no war... |