2021 Ford Bronco Sport: recalls and complaints

NHTSA advisory: do not driveCampaign 26V340000. NHTSA received the report on 27 May 2026. 4,653 units. Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint

Remedy of campaign 26V340000, in the NHTSA record

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.

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NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The newest campaign is 26V340000. NHTSA received the report on 27 May 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

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Recall campaigns

16 campaigns, newest first. 2,767,729 units in total.

26V34000027 May 2026Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball JointAdvisory
25V68500010 Oct 2025Equipment / Electrical / Engine Block Heater
25V46700011 Jul 2025Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System
25V44200027 Jun 2025Back Over Prevention / Software
25V16500014 Mar 2025Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System
25V15800014 Mar 2025Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
25V01900017 Jan 2025Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
24V26700012 Apr 2024Electrical System / Body Control Module/Bcm
22V85900018 Nov 2022Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System
22V19100025 Mar 2022Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Oil/Lubrication
21V92200023 Nov 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
21V80900015 Oct 2021Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
21V62500010 Aug 2021Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump / Control/Drive Module
21V07500016 Feb 2021Suspension / Rear
21V07400016 Feb 2021Suspension / Front / Control Arm
21V01100015 Jan 2021Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft

26V340000Received 27 May 2026. 4,653 units.
Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball JointDo-not-drive advisory
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S36. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Sep 2026.
25V685000Received 10 Oct 2025. 59,006 units.
Equipment / Electrical / Engine Block Heater
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25SA4.
25V467000Received 11 Jul 2025. 694,271 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S76.
25V442000Received 27 Jun 2025. 200,237 units.
Back Over Prevention / Software
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S72. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Sep 2025.
25V165000Received 14 Mar 2025. 33,576 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S21. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Apr 2025.
25V158000Received 14 Mar 2025. 48,041 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S26.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S26. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Apr 2025.
25V019000Received 17 Jan 2025. 272,817 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the 12-volt battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S02. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under 24V-267 and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 May 2025.
24V267000Received 12 Apr 2024. 456,565 units.
Electrical System / Body Control Module/Bcm
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24S24. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Jun 2024.
22V859000Received 18 Nov 2022. 521,746 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Fuel Injection System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S73. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Feb 2023.
22V191000Received 25 Mar 2022. 345,451 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Oil/Lubrication
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the oil separator for damage or oil leaks, and replace the oil separator and seals, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S21.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S21. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Apr 2022.
21V922000Received 23 Nov 2021. 114,666 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21C31. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Aug 2022.
21V809000Received 15 Oct 2021. 1,036 units.
Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A detached glass panel can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass date code and replace the glass, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S46.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S46. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Nov 2021.
21V625000Received 10 Aug 2021. 13,773 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump / Control/Drive Module
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters (remedy not available) were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S38.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S38. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Dec 2021.
21V075000Received 16 Feb 2021. 1,638 units.
Suspension / Rear
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. The rear suspension subframe assembly may have loose or missing bolts.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loose or missing bolts may affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. It could also reduce the vehicle's performance in a rear impact crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension bolts, and secure or replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S04.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S04. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Mar 2021.
21V074000Received 16 Feb 2021. 106 units.
Suspension / Front / Control Arm
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. These vehicles may have been produced with incorrect front lower control arms.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An incorrect lower control arm may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a rollover crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front lower control arms, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S03.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Apr 2021.
21V011000Received 15 Jan 2021. 147 units.
Power Train / Driveline / Driveshaft
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.
Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Mar 2021.

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
RQ24014	Recall query	Loss of Motive Power	Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery	15 Nov 2024	10 Oct 2025	25V019
PE24002	Preliminary evaluation	Loss of Motive Power	Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery	31 Jan 2024	19 Aug 2024	24V267

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2021 Ford Bronco Sport: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/bronco-sport/2021/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 15 May 2019
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: Ford Motor Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?: 2,767,729 units in 16 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ford Bronco Sport have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns for the Ford Bronco Sport, model years 2021 to 2026. 16 of them name the 2021 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport open?: No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.