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Sixth generation

2021 Ford Bronco

The most reported problem on the 2021 Ford Bronco is stalling, with 43 complaints, usually around 3,000 miles.

  • 229owner complaints
  • 20recalls
  • 6involved a crash
  • 16,900median miles at failure

Newest report Sep 24, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

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2021 Ford Bronco
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What is your Bronco doing?

Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2021 model year.

Is the 2021 Ford Bronco reliable?

The 2021 Ford Bronco has 229 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, close to the median of 216 for 2021 SUVs on this site. Of the 5 Bronco model years since 2021, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.

At a glance

Next to the 2022
At 38 complaints for each year on the road, the 2021 runs well under the 2022 (75). That's the only adjacent model year with enough complaints to set beside it.
Top problem
No problem dominates. The largest, stalling, covers 43 of the 229 complaints (19%), and engine failure is next with 34 (one complaint can fall under more than one problem, so these overlap). Stalling tends to show up early. Of the 8 owners who gave a mileage for it, half were under about 3,000 miles and a quarter under about 3,000.
Crash, fire and injury reports
11 of the 229 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 6 reports mention a crash, 3 mention a fire and 7 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 3 of 6, fall under brake wear.
Recalls behind the top problems
stalling and engine failure all have recalls on the same system, and the same campaigns cover them: 24V-635, 25V-685 and 26V-468. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
When owners filed
Filings peaked in 2022 at 77 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 60. So far in 2026, 36 more have come in.

When each problem shows up

Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: engine stalls or loses power while driving, 43 complaints.

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Every complaint with a mileage65 of 229
65 complaints state a mileage. The most, 27, fall between 0 and 10,000 miles.
Suspension noise, struts or alignment24 reportsrecall

middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.

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        How this compares

        2021 Ford Bronco229
        Median 2021 model here (80 vehicles)190
        Median 2021 SUV here (50)216

        229 complaints is 1.2 times the median 2021 model on this site and about the median for a 2021 SUV. Among the 3 Bronco model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.

        Service bulletins for the 2021 Ford Bronco

        Ford filed 316 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2021 Ford Bronco. 50 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.

        Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.

        Engine stalls or loses power while driving 2 bulletins · 43 complaints

        • Service bulletinSSM 50210Oct 18, 2021

          Some 2021 Bronco vehicles built on or before 14-Sep-2021 may experience a loss of power when driving with various illuminated warning indicators displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC).

        • Service bulletinSSM 50203Oct 15, 2021

          Some 2019-2021 Ranger vehicles built on or before 09-Aug-2021 and 2021 Bronco vehicles may experience a loss of power when driving in freezing temperatures with an illuminated malfunction indication lamp (MIL) and/or powertrain malfunction indicator (wrench) ...

        Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 1 bulletin · 34 complaints

        • Service bulletinSSM 51665May 26, 2023

          Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L engine may exhibit an upper engine thump/knock noise coming from the left cylinder head. This condition is most noticeable at idle and may lessen at higher engine speed or while driving.

        Suspension noise, struts or alignment 1 bulletin · 24 complaints

        • Service bulletinTSB 24-2104Apr 11, 2024

          Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles may encounter a Sta-bar Disconnect Service Required message in the instrument panel cluster and an illuminated warning light with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the chassis control module (CHCM)

        Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 6 bulletins · 22 complaints

        • Service bulletinSSM 54431Dec 6, 2025

          Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an illuminated red brake warning indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0049:01 stored in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module.

        • Service bulletinSSM 51261Dec 16, 2022

          Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00.

        4 more on this problem
        • Service bulletinSSM 50951Jul 20, 2022

          Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with an EBB may exhibit multiple error messages displayed in the IPC followed by automatic engagement of the parking brake immediately after starting the vehicle with the doors removed or after sitting in the vehicle ...

        • Service bulletinSSM 50713Apr 20, 2022

          Some 2021-2022 F-150/Bronco and 2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) indicator and stability-traction control indicator when ambient temperatures are below freezing, and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) ...

        • Service bulletinSSM 50296Nov 17, 2021

          Some 2021 Ranger and Bronco vehicles built on 15-Jun-2021 and through 15-Aug-2021 may exhibit an illuminated anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator lamp with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) C003A, C0036, C0037, and/or C0039 stored in the ABS control ...

        • Service bulletinSSM 50064Aug 25, 2021

          Some 2013-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00.

        Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 25 bulletins · 18 complaints

        • Service bulletinSSM 55028Jul 21, 2026

          Some 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an "Updating SYNC" message on the vehicle center display screen after an over the air (OTA) update.

        • Service bulletinTSB 26-2297Jun 24, 2026

          Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display after welcome animation.

        23 more on this problem
        • Service bulletinSSM 54720Apr 2, 2026

          Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC).

        • Service bulletinSSM 54313Oct 21, 2025

          Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC).

        • Service bulletinTSB 25-2055Feb 25, 2025

          Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * General system performance/stability/intermittent system reboot * Intermittent wireless CarPlay or Android Auto function * Phone related concerns ...

        • Over-the-air updateOTA ECG-24.2.5.6.3 BroncoJan 21, 2025

          Quality improvements include: -Improve battery state of charge drainage issue due to Electronic Control Unit key off load events. -SYNC screen will display correct software update status.

        • Service bulletinSSM 52166Jan 9, 2024

          Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may experience a concern during SYNC module (APIM) programming where the vehicle's center display screen indicates: USB Error.

        • Service bulletinTSB 23-2437Jan 8, 2024

          Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles may experience at least one of the following symptoms: intermittent blank/frozen center display screen that resets automatically, Android Auto Apple Carplay connectivity, checkerboard display, center display screen reset and/or ...

        • Service bulletinTSB 23-2368Nov 23, 2023

          Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit various charging system error messages and/or illuminated charging system indicator displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostics trouble code (DTC) ...

        • Service bulletinTSB 23-2345Nov 14, 2023

          Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 may exhibit the navigation feature in the center display screen only displaying imperial (feet and miles) units and not being able to change to metric (meters and kilometers) units.

        • Service bulletinTSB 23-2238Jul 25, 2023

          Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a charging system fault message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC), various diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) related to charging system, and/or a charging system that has stopped functioning after water ...

        • Service bulletinSSM 51673Jun 1, 2023

          Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a warning message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) that there is a trailer connected to the vehicle when no trailer is connected.

        Plus 13 older ones not listed here.

        Check engine light or misfire 5 bulletins · 13 complaints

        • Service bulletinTSB 24-2086Mar 25, 2024

          Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles equiped with a 2.7L engine may exhibit an ilumintated MIL with DTC P0456 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the software level of the PCM and has no effect on vehicle operation.

        • Service bulletinSSM 51961Oct 3, 2023

          Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTCs P0096 and/or P007B in the powertrain control module (PCM), which may be more prevalent in high ambient air temperatures.

        3 more on this problem
        • Service bulletinSSM 51677Jun 2, 2023

          Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles may exhibit an inaccurate AAT reading with DTC P0072 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 413-01 > pinpoint test (PPT) BC has been updated to address this concern.

        • Service bulletinSSM 50314Nov 30, 2021

          Some 2021 Bronco vehicles equipped with the 2.3L engine may exhibit a red brake warning lamp and/or brake system warning message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P050F in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module and a ...

        • Service bulletinTSB 21-2262Aug 10, 2021

          Some 2021 Bronco vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 And/Or P0304.

        Windshield cracks or distorts 9 bulletins · 9 complaints

        • Service bulletinSSM 53981Jun 25, 2025

          Some 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a rattle from the front windows with the windows placed in the partially down position and driving over rough roads and/or bumps.

        • Service bulletinTSB 23-2213Jul 7, 2023

          Some 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built on or before 31-May-2023 may exhibit a whistle noise below the lower left windshield area at the bottom of the A-pillar. This may be due to a missed body sealer application at the factory.

        7 more on this problem
        • Service bulletinSSM 51377Feb 22, 2023

          2021-2023 Bronco vehicles are equipped with a smart windshield wiper motor, which has the capability of sensing load of the wiper blades coming across the windshield glass.

        • Service bulletinSSM 50711Apr 20, 2022

          Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may exhibit a window rattle when driving over bumps with the windows placed in the partially down position. This may be due to incorrect window glass adjustment from the factory.

        • Service bulletinSSM 50692Apr 13, 2022

          2021-2022 Bronco vehicles are equipped with a smart windshield wiper motor, which has the capability of sensing load of the wiper blades coming across the windshield glass.

        • Service bulletinTSB 22-2074Mar 2, 2022

          Some 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles may experience a water leak that originates from the left and/or right A-pillars and/or the windshield header. This may be due to excessive gaps in the body seams from the factory.

        • Service bulletinTSB 21-2403Nov 16, 2021

          Some 2021 Bronco vehicles may experience a water leak that originates from the left and/or right A-pillars and/or the windshield header. This may be due to excessive gaps in the body seams from the factory.

        • Service bulletinSSM 50199Oct 13, 2021

          Some 2021 Broncos equipped with the Base, Big Bend, Black Diamond and/or Badlands trim levels built on or before 23-Jun-2021 may exhibit a whistle type noise coming from the drivers side mirror area of the vehicle.

        • Service bulletinSSM 50029Aug 10, 2021

          Some 2021 Broncos equipped with the Base, Big Bend, Black Diamond and/or Badlands trim levels may exhibit a whistle noise coming from the drivers side mirror area of the vehicle.

        Backup camera goes black or freezes 1 bulletin · 6 complaints

        • Service bulletinOTA SU1-BroncoAug 12, 2021

          Software Update 1 (SU1) for 2021 Model Year Bronco vehicles is now available. Involves: Zone Lighting Battery Drain, Remote Start Battery Drain, Contrast improvements to analog rear view camera

        Complaints filed by year

        Complaints by the year NHTSA received them: 2021: 7, 2022: 77, 2023: 27, 2024: 22, 2025: 60, 2026: 367'2177'2227'2322'2460'2536'26

        77 complaints came in 2022, 11.0 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.

        NHTSA investigations

        PE24-019opened Jul 29, 2024
        Fuel system · model years 2021 to 2022

        Low-pressure fuel pump failure. Closed sep 19, 2025, led to recall 25V-455.

        NHTSA summary
        On July 29, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE24019 to investigate complaints of low-pressure fuel pump failures in MY 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. Some consumers reported that the failure occurred without warning while driving, resulting in a complete loss of motive power with no ability to restart the engine. Ford determined that several other vehicle models contain low-pressure fuel pumps substantially similar to the 2021 Ford Bronco, including the 2022-2023 Ford Bronco, 2018-2023 Ford F-150, 2022-2023 Ford Expedition, 2019-2023 Lincoln Navigator, 2020-2023 Ford F-250-F-550, 2024 Ford Super Duty Chassis Cab, 2024-2025 Ford Ranger, 2020-2023 Ford Explorer, 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, and 2021-2025 Ford Mustang. ODI's investigation found that the affected vehicles may lose fuel pressure and flow from the fuel delivery module (consisting of a low-pressure fuel pump, jet pump, reservoir, and other parts) due to a low-pressure pump failure. This can cause the engine to stall while driving. The root cause is reduced internal clearance in the fuel pump, increasing friction and sensitivity to vapor lock. Fuel blockage from contamination inside the jet pump also contributed to the failure. Ford stated that the contamination source was unknown. On July 7, 2025, Ford filed recall 25V-455 for certain 2021-2023 Ford F-550 SD/F-450 SD/F-350 SD/F-250 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2022 Ford Mustang, 2021-2022 Ford F-150, 2021-2023 Ford Explorer, 2022 Ford Ex
        EA23-002opened Sep 29, 2023
        Engine · model years 2021 to 2022

        Loss of motive power. Closed oct 31, 2024, led to recall 24V-635.

        NHTSA summary
        On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) granted a Defect Petition (DP22001) and opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22007) to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with 2.7L EcoBoost engines. Complainants were reporting sudden engine failure while driving resulting in a loss of motive power, often without the ability to restart. During PE22007, the cause of engine failure and loss of motive power in the subject vehicles was determined to be intake valve fracture, and the full scope of vehicles affected by the subject defect was identified as all MY 2021-2022 Ford and Lincoln models equipped with either the 2.7L or 3.0L EcoBoost engines, referred to as the “Nano” engine family. If an intake valve fractures in the subject engines, it may drop into the cylinder and contact the piston, often resulting in catastrophic engine damage. On September 29, 2023, PE22007 was upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA23002) to further investigate the subject defect across the full scope of affected vehicles. During EA23002, ODI visited Ford facilities to review technical information related to intake valve fracture in “Nano” engines, coordinated with NHTSA’s Vehicle Research and Testing Center (VRTC), and analyzed updated field data relating the subject defect. Forensic analysis of fractured intake valves demonstrated that the defective components exhibited “grinding burn” or out of specificatio
        PE22-007opened Jul 22, 2022
        Engine · model years 2021

        Loss of motive power due to valve intake failure on ford bronco vehicles.. Closed oct 2, 2023.

        NHTSA summary
        The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition dated March 16, 2022, requesting an investigation regarding allegations of defective intake valves in model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with the 2.7L Eco-boost (“Nano”) engines. The petitioner alleged these vehicles are experiencing loss of motive power at any highway speeds with no-restart as a result of catastrophic engine failures. To date ODI is aware of 42 submitted Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ’s) alleging a loss of motive power. On July 22, 2022, ODI opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22-007) to investigate allegations of stalling/loss of motive power on the subject vehicles. Upon receiving Ford’s Information Request (IR) response, ODI learned Ford was aware of 110 consumer complaints (including field reports), 125 warranty claims and 136 engine exchanges related to the 2021 Ford Bronco. Ford’s response indicated these failures are across the “Nano” engine family, which includes both the 2.7L and 3.0L EcoBoost engine variants with a total estimated population of 708,837 vehicles. Additionally, ODI became aware that the subject engines contained intake valves that were manufactured out of a specific alloy known as “Silchrome Lite”, which can become excessively hard and brittle if an over-temperature condition occurs during machining of the component. The overly brittle intake valve can fracture at the keeper grove causing the intake valve to freely contact the pi
        DP22-001opened May 27, 2022
        Engine · model years 2021

        Loss of motive power. Closed jul 28, 2022.

        NHTSA summary
        The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received three petitions on March 17, March 18, and March 29, 2022, which requested a defect investigation into an alleged defect of the valves on model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with the 2.7L Eco-boost engines. The petitioners alleged that MY 2021 Ford Broncos vehicles are experiencing loss of motive power at highway speeds with no-restart due to catastrophic engine failures.On May 27, 2022, ODI opened this Defect Petition to evaluate whether to grant or deny the petition.ODI has identified 26 Vehicle Owners Questionnaires (VOQs) that relate to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles. Based on ODI's review of the applicable materials, including VOQs, NHTSA has decided to grant the petition and open a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22-007) to assess the scope, frequency, and potential safety-related consequences of the alleged defect.Accordingly, this Defect Petition is closed.The ODI complaints cited above can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under the following ODI numbers:11448171, 11448461, 11450659, 11450702, 11450737, 11450788, 11450871, 11450879, 11451158, 11451503, 11451957, 11452074, 11452692, 11453669, 11453933, 11454098, 11455294, 11456219, 11456713, 11459262,11460124, 11460125, 11461178, 11463199, 11463296, 11464516.

        Recalls that include the 2021 Ford Bronco

        Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

        26V-468Jul 20, 2026
        Engine

        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
        Remedy: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2026 Bronco Raptor notified owners on 7/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2021-2025 Bronco Raptor vehicle will notify owners on or about 8/14/2026. Phase 3 will include 2021-2026 Bronco will notify owners on or about 9/1/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 23, 2026.
        26V-299May 12, 2026
        Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars

        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The 3-door and 5-door Molded-In-Color (MIC) hardtop roof panels may have been manufactured improperly, which can allow sections of the outer roof panel to separate and detach from the vehicle.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A detached section of roof can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hard top as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 12, 2026.
        26V-236Apr 14, 2026
        Power Train:Automatic Transmission

        Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles. The transmission to transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to wear of the transmission output shaft splines and transfer case input splines.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: 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.
        Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.
        26V-124Mar 3, 2026
        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) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
        25V-888Dec 18, 2025
        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 incorrectly under recall number 23V165. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: 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.
        Remedy: Dealer will update the SYNC module software ,free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C72. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 30, 2026.
        25V-721Oct 23, 2025
        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 bolt.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
        Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.
        25V-685Oct 10, 2025
        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 Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
        Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
        25V-455Jul 7, 2025
        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 Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
        25V-315May 9, 2025
        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 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
        25V-312May 9, 2025
        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 under recall 22V-825. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: 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.
        Remedy: Dealers will update SYNC module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C14.
        25V-025Jan 17, 2025
        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 the external reservoir.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S01.
        24V-635Aug 23, 2024
        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 either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.
        23V-598Aug 25, 2023
        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 vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners. Ford vehicle owners notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.
        23V-358May 18, 2023
        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 be difficult to access from their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers will add a sliding clip latch stop to the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 14, 2023. Owner letters informing owners that parts are available were mailed on October 2, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C16.
        23V-165Mar 10, 2023
        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 under recall 22V-825. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: 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.
        Remedy: The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C05.
        22V-928Dec 14, 2022
        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 vehicle.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: 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.
        Remedy: Dealers will inspect the side impact sensor attachments and repair, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S77.
        22V-825Nov 3, 2022
        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 rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: 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.
        Remedy: The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C27.
        22V-411Jun 10, 2022
        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 vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child occupant.
        Remedy: Dealers will inspect the passenger-side child safety locks door child safety lock and latch, and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S44.
        21V-982Dec 16, 2021
        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.

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: 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. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers will adjust the angle of the cruise control radar module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S52.
        21V-770Oct 1, 2021
        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 result in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

        Risk and remedy
        Risk: Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
        Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on November 24, 2021. A second notice announcing the remedy is available was sent on July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C23.

        All 20 recalls on the 2021 Ford Bronco, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

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        Questions

        What is the most common problem on the 2021 Ford Bronco?

        Stalling, with 43 of the 229 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 3,000 miles.

        At what mileage do 2021 Ford Bronco problems start?

        Of the 65 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 5,000 miles and half by about 17,000.

        Is the 2021 Ford Bronco better or worse than the 2022?

        Counted per year on the road, the 2021 has fewer complaints than the 2022: 38 a year against 75.

        How many 2021 Ford Bronco complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?

        11 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.

        Is there a recall for stalling on the 2021 Ford Bronco?

        Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls on the same system: 24V-635, 25V-685 and 26V-468. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.

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