2021 Ford Bronco Sport · symptom sheet
Brake warning light stays on
- 25owner reports
- 9,202median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report May 16, 2025 · checked Sep 19, 2026
25 of the 125 reports of brake wear on the 2021 Bronco Sport describe brake light on.
Part of Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (125 reports)
Tick what matches of 25 reports
What got replaced
Few of these reports name the part that was replaced.
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the brakes covers the 2021 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 5,000 and 35,563 miles, from the 18 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
No report on this problem is short enough to quote in full.
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 25 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 126 reports
- Battery dies or the car will not start 105 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 65 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 38 reports
- Multiple warning lights come on at once 37 reports
- Driveshaft, axle or transfer case problems 35 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 33 reports
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 26 reports
- Transmission fails or needs replacement 25 reports