Federal safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle until the repair is completed.

Model year record

2021 Ford Bronco Sport

16 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,520 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V340000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component: Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 4,653
Reported to NHTSA: 2026-05-27
Owners notified: 2026-09-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V685000

Equipment: electrical: engine block heater

Component: Equipment: electrical: engine block heater
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 59,006
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-10-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V467000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 694,271
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-07-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V442000

Back over prevention: software

Component: Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 200,237
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-06-27
Owners notified: 2025-09-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V158000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 48,041
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-03-14
Owners notified: 2025-04-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V165000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 33,576
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-03-14
Owners notified: 2025-04-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V019000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery

Component: Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 272,817
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-01-17
Owners notified: 2025-05-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V267000

Electrical system: body control module/BCM

Component: Electrical system: body control module/BCM
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 456,565
Reported to NHTSA: 2024-04-12
Owners notified: 2024-06-04

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V859000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 521,746
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-11-18
Owners notified: 2023-02-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V191000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication

Component: Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 345,451
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-03-25
Owners notified: 2022-04-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V922000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 114,666
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-11-23
Owners notified: 2022-08-17

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V809000

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

Component: Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 1,036
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-10-15
Owners notified: 2021-11-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A detached glass panel can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V625000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 13,773
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-08-10
Owners notified: 2021-12-14

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V075000

Suspension: rear

Component: Suspension: rear
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 1,638
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-02-16
Owners notified: 2021-03-10

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. The rear suspension subframe assembly may have loose or missing bolts.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V074000

Suspension: front: control arm

Component: Suspension: front: control arm
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 106
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-02-16
Owners notified: 2021-04-09

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. These vehicles may have been produced with incorrect front lower control arms.

Safety risk

An incorrect lower control arm may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a rollover crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V011000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component: Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 147
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-01-15
Owners notified: 2021-03-12

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	298	42,000 mi
Power train	273	60,660 mi
Engine	212	52,000 mi
Unknown or other	136	100 mi
Service brakes	120	9,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	100	4,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	81	40,000 mi
Suspension	33	50,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	29	5,025 mi
Engine and engine cooling	26	57,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	21	30,000 mi
Steering	20	56,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	14	108,236 mi
Visibility/wiper	12	—
Seat belts	11	17,000 mi
Exterior lighting	10	17,000 mi
Air bags	9	65,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	8	75,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	6	2,723 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	6	43,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	6	42,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	6	13,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	5	—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	5	85,000 mi
Wheels	5	22,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings	4	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger	4	70,000 mi
Structure	4	97,500 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking	3	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	3	5,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings	3	90 mi
Seats	3	—
Visibility	3	2,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	2	52,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance	2	32,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: evaporative emissions: canister	2	67,830 mi
Lane departure: assist	2	—
Other/i am not sure	2	—
Parking brake	2	108,236 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	2	1,000 mi
Structure: body	2	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	63,450 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	2	5,500 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera	1	—
Back over prevention: display function	1	25,000 mi
Communication	1	25,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: pump	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine	1	85,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch	1	61,000 mi
Firerelated	1	128,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	1,449 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: control/drive module	1	89 mi
Lane departure: lane keep: automatic steering	1	27,000 mi
Lane departure: warning	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages	1	41,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	1	31,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	1	2,294 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	36,529 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut	1	—
Structure: body: trunk lid	1	7,500 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber	1	36,000 mi
Tires	1	—

The 2022 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.