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Ford Bronco Sport 2021 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

712Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
16Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
68Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System215 complaints

215 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 24V267000, 25V019000.

Power Train195 complaints

195 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V011000, 25V158000.

Engine177 complaints

177 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V191000.

Brakes129 complaints

129 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V922000.

Fuel and Propulsion System125 complaints

125 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V625000, 22V859000, 25V165000, 25V467000.

Unknown Or Other100 complaints

100 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems30 complaints

30 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V442000.

Visibility26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V809000.

Suspension24 complaints

24 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V074000, 21V075000, 26V340000.

Steering16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V685000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

21V011000Reported January 15, 2021 - 147 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 147 vehicles across all affected models.

21V074000Reported February 16, 2021 - 106 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 106 vehicles across all affected models.

21V075000Reported February 16, 2021 - 1,638 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 1,638 vehicles across all affected models.

21V625000Reported August 10, 2021 - 13,773 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 13,773 vehicles across all affected models.

21V809000Reported October 15, 2021 - 1,036 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on October 15, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 1,036 vehicles across all affected models.

21V922000Reported November 23, 2021 - 114,666 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 114,666 vehicles across all affected models.

22V191000Reported March 25, 2022 - 345,451 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 345,451 vehicles across all affected models.

22V859000Reported November 18, 2022 - 521,746 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 521,746 vehicles across all affected models.

24V267000Reported April 12, 2024 - 456,565 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 456,565 vehicles across all affected models.

25V019000Reported January 17, 2025 - 272,817 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on January 17, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 272,817 vehicles across all affected models.

25V158000Reported March 14, 2025 - 48,041 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 48,041 vehicles across all affected models.

25V165000Reported March 14, 2025 - 33,576 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 33,576 vehicles across all affected models.

25V442000Reported June 27, 2025 - 200,237 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 200,237 vehicles across all affected models.

25V467000Reported July 11, 2025 - 694,271 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 11, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 694,271 vehicles across all affected models.

25V685000Reported October 10, 2025 - 59,006 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 59,006 vehicles across all affected models.

26V340000Reported May 27, 2026 - 4,653 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 4,653 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE24002Opened January 31, 2024 - Closed August 19, 2024

Loss of Motive Power. Resulted in recall campaign 24V267.

RQ24014Opened November 15, 2024 - Closed October 10, 2025

Loss of Motive Power. Resulted in recall campaign 25V019.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202130
202278
2023120
2024168
2025193
2026123
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.