2021 Ford Bronco Sport problems and complaints
Owners have filed 708 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (212), Power Train (188), Engine (152).
Key takeaways
- 708 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 18 involve a crash, 17 a fire, 12 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 212 | 30% |
| Power Train | 188 | 27% |
| Engine | 152 | 21% |
| Service Brakes | 128 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 98 | 14% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 63 | 9% |
| Fuel System | 59 | 8% |
| Gasoline | 58 | 8% |
| Hydraulic | 27 | 4% |
| Suspension | 24 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 24 | 3% |
| Steering | 16 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Bronco Sport SUV 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-14
Vehicle had rough idle. Loss power. Loss engine coolant and oil and started pouring large amounts of white smoke from exhaust.
Suspension,power Train - filed 2026-10-13
I have a 2021 Bronco Sport 55,000 miles. I have taken my vehicle to the dealer for all maintenance, repairs and advice. My boyfriend mentioned my RPMs are bouncing and they should not. I scheduled at the dealer anticipating a sensor. I learned from the dealer my vehicle requires a new transmission, new rear and new...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-09
Rear differential makes grinding noise. Repaired by Ford in 10/24 but grinding has returned.
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More for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.