Model year
2021 Ford Bronco
NHTSA lists 20 recalls and 230 complaints for the 2021 Ford Bronco (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (69), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (28), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (27). NHTSA lists 4 investigations. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 17–21 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2021 230 complaints
- 2022 383 complaints
- 2023 230 complaints
- 2024 82 complaints
- 2025 55 complaints
- 2026 11 complaints
Recalls
26V468000 · Jul 20, 2026
ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
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.
26V299000 · May 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.
26V236000 · Apr 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.
26V124000 · Mar 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.
25V888000 · Dec 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…
25V721000 · Oct 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.
25V685000 · Oct 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…
25V455000 · Jul 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…
25V315000 · May 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…
25V312000 · May 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…
10 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
230 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 6, fire flag on 3, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22001 | Loss of Motive Power · ENGINE | May 27, 2022 | Jul 28, 2022 |
| PE22007 | Loss of motive power due to valve intake failure on Ford Bronco vehicles. · ENGINE | Jul 22, 2022 | Oct 2, 2023 |
| EA23002 | Loss of Motive Power · ENGINE | Sep 29, 2023 | Oct 31, 2024 |
| PE24019 | Low-pressure fuel pump failure · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Jul 29, 2024 | Sep 19, 2025 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2DR SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.256 | — |
| 4DR SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.256 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronco 4WD · 2.3L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 22 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Bronco 4WD · 2.3L · Manual 7-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 22 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Bronco 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 20 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 18 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD · 2.3L · Manual 7-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 18 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Bronco Badlands 4WD · 2.3L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 17 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 17 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Bronco Sasquatch 4WD · 2.3L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 18 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Bronco Black Diamond 4WD · 2.3L · Manual 7-spd · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 19 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Bronco Black Diamond 4WD · 2.3L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 18 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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