Complaint volume
211 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.
Complaint records
2021 Ford Bronco Complaints
211 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2021 Ford Bronco, grouped by component category.
211 Total complaints
5 Crash reports
3 Fire reports
6 Injury reports
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof
of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come
from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.
Buyer interpretation
How to use these complaints before buying
Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.
Pattern to inspect
The most common categories are engine, suspension, unknown or other. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.
Severity flags
Enriched records include 5 crash reports, 3 fire reports, 6 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.
Mileage clue
Mileage is available on 39 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 25,774 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have you had any problems related to engine, suspension, unknown or other?
- Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
- Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
- Can we also check the recall record for this 2021 Ford Bronco?
Used-car checklist
Use these complaints before the test drive.
Build a buyer checklist to turn these issues into questions and inspection points.
2021 Ford Bronco
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How severe are the 2021 Ford Bronco complaints?
5 Crash
3 Fire
6 Injury
0 Fatality
12 Towed
2 Medical attention
What are the most common 2021 Ford Bronco complaint categories?
ENGINE 51
SUSPENSION 19
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12
VISIBILITY/WIPER 12
STRUCTURE 10
BACK OVER PREVENTION 8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8
SERVICE BRAKES 8
AIR BAGS 5
211 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle bounced uncontrollably. No warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while making a turn, the vehicle went sideways. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed rear shock absorber. The contact was informed that the rear shock absorber needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that parts were not available. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V025000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. | Crash: No Fire: No | 81,000 |
| Jun 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The front camera is blacked out about 50% of the time when in reverse or when activating the camera system on my Bronco. I have had it into the dealership multiple times for this issue and they continue to tell me there is a over the air (OTA) fix coming soon. The last time they told me this was in Q2 2024 saying that a fix was coming by year end 2024. I am still waiting for this fix and it causes me some distress that I am unable to completely see around my vehicle when parking or in tight spaces. This is separate and distinct from the rear camera issue that was fixed in 2024. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jun 2025 | SUSPENSION | Shocks are all rusting. This has not been normal wear and use. It is a design defect in the material not just the rear expansion defect noted by the recall. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact's daughter owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that the sides of the soft top material above the B-pillar and the A-pillar were detaching, which could cause the soft top to separate from the vehicle while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected, and the dealer determined that the soft top needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: 23-2229. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no guarantee that assistance would be provided in covering the cost of the repair. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 48,000 |
| May 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a new issue with my Bronco. While it drives well most of the time, I now regularly encounter a problem where multiple error messages pop up on the screen (sequentially) while I am driving, causing the vehicle to effectively, stop responding. The engine remains on, and I don't lose power to the brakes or steering, but the car won't react when I press the gas pedal. It seems like it's some critical failure safety measure, though feels critically unsafe when it occurs. When surrounded by other vehicles, at speed, I am forced to coast to a stop (with a prayer). Usually, when I put it in park, turn off the vehicle, and get out, it will reset all of the errors and work again. This situation is quite dangerous, especially when I'm around other cars. I contacted Ford, but they fit me in for two weeks. Here are the error codes that appear in order: -4x4 Off -Service Vehicle Soon -Service advance Trac -Check 4x4 -Pre-collision assist not available -Service advance track | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2025 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V635000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) and 25V025000 (SUSPENSION); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V025000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 60 MPH and driving over a depression in the roadway, the vehicle immediately started to bounce and swerved to the left and to the right. The contact stated that his wife was able to slow the vehicle and exit the highway and drove the vehicle back to the residence. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and confirmed that the failure was with the rear shock absorbers, and was related to the NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V025000 (Suspension) recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,678. VIN tool confirms parts not available. | Crash: No Fire: No | 51,678 |
| May 2025 | LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | I am receiving Blind spot and cross traffic failure alerts in my vehicle dashboard indicating these systems are not working properly. This is a known issue by many Bronco owners. I believe its due to a bad installation design where the wires naturally rub up against the bumper and with weather exposure they are failing. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When you turn the right turn signal on and then make a right turn, when the steering wheel returns to straight, it causes the left turn signal to come on without touching the signal handle. So your left blinker comes on after right turns. Oncoming drivers and drivers behind you may expect a left turn which creates a safety hazard. Also driving with your turn signal on and not turning could result in a traffic stop by police. Ford replaced a complement in the steering column but the issue persisted. This problem is present in two Broncos I own and I know a friend of mine has the same issue in their Bronco. I'm sure a simple internet search will reveal a common and widespread issue that could create an unsafe driving situation. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| May 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the blind spot alert fault message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiring module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 32,000 |
| May 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Electrical System); and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated the rear translucent heavy plastic panel was loosened due to the breakdown of the plastic tabs used to secure the rear panel in place. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a soft top, and when the weather was warm, the side panels and rear panel would be removed to open the rear of the vehicle like a convertible. The contact was concerned that the clear panel could fall from the rear of the vehicle and strike the vehicle behind. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the soft top needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the soft top had been replaced because the side clear panels had experienced a similar failure with the plastic tabs. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 38,000 |
| Apr 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electrical system and the engine seized. The contact noticed fire and smoke which exited from the engine compartment. The contact was the only occupant of the vehicle when the failure occurred. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was inspected and diagnosed with a faulty alternator. The contact was informed that the seized gears overheated the alternator motor, which caused the fire. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed smoke exiting the engine compartment. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact stopped and parked the vehicle. The contact turned the vehicle off. The vehicle was started, however, the vehicle did not start. The contact stated several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, the contact's wife and minor child were also occupants of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was confirmed to have a failed alternator motor. The contact was informed that the alternator motor needed to be replaced again. In addition, the contact was informed that the seized gears in the alternator motor caused the fire. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. In addition, the contact stated he was fearful of ever driving the vehicle again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact requested a vehicle buyback. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000. | Crash: No Fire: Yes Towed | 28,000 |
| Apr 2025 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V025000 (SUSPENSION) and 24V635000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2025 | AIR BAGS | I was going down a dirt road about 20 mph, hit a big pothole in the road and the driver steering wheel airbag went off suddenly, and the car shut off. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2025 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Car began flashing multiple warnings including power steering, brakes, basically all warnings. Power steering and brakes both failed. Took to dealership. Found wires and wire harnesses burnt and melted. Delaliship says it was due to a pinched wire on an after market winch however the winch was installed in 2022 and never had any issue before. They cited damage underneath on the skid plate which is very minor in nature and should not be able to cause such egregious errors. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2025 | ENGINE | 24S55/24V635 When will the recall resolution or test be available? Expected q1 has come and gone. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Apr 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the brake warning lamp remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the brake booster vacuum line was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 30,000 |
| Apr 2025 | ENGINE | Ford has failed to remediate NHTSA#24V635 by the end of "first quarter of 2025" as they had promised. No updates have been issued. What are they doing? | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Mar 2025 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the removable hardtop was cracked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the removable hardtop needed to be replaced. The contact researched and was made aware of an undisclosed recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 25,000 |
| Mar 2025 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Our family was traveling from Lake George New York to Boston MA on Wednesday [XXX]. As we passed another vehicle in the far left lane on [XXX] the vehicle bounced and we lost control of the backend of the vehicle and it "fish tailed" across the highway nearly causing a collision at 65 miles per hour. The anti-lock breaks were activated and we nearly collided with several cars but managed to pull into the emergency lane. The vehicle was not drivable after this incident because any pothole or bump on the highway, at speeds over 50 MPH, made the rear of the vehicle very unstable. It will skid and sway. Our vehicle is now undrivable and Ford says the only available solution is a "buy back" program and a solution will not be available until Q3 of 2025. This leaves us with a 4 year old vehicle with only 24k miles undrivable. This is not acceptable. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) | Crash: No Fire: No Injuries: 1 | Unknown |
| Mar 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V025000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was exhibiting symptoms of the recall. The contact stated that suspension was very soft, and the vehicle was bouncing while driving over a dip in the roadway while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the vehicle was swaying to the right and the left and was making abnormal squeaking sounds in the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. | Crash: No Fire: No | 35,000 |
| Feb 2025 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V635000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 25V025000 (Suspension); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was hydraulic fluid leaking from the vehicle near the rear struts. While driving approximately 35-45 MPH, one fluid reservoir on the driver’s side rear strut detached from the vehicle. The contact continued to drive to an independent mechanic. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that both rear struts were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty. Additionally, the parts were on backorder. The vehicle was towed to another mechanic who replaced the struts. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to request a reimbursement. The failure mileage was 40,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. | Crash: No Fire: No Towed | 40,000 |
| Feb 2025 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was swerving all over the road. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact became aware that there was oil on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the left rear shock absorber had no cushion or oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V025000 (Suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,500. VIN tool confirms parts not available. | Crash: No Fire: No | 25,500 |
| Feb 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while at a stop light, a Kia vehicle driving at approximately 45-50 MPH rear-ended his vehicle causing him to collide with in vehicle in front on the driver's-side. No air bags were deployed and the rear bumper was detached. The vehicle was towed to Diamond Auto Works. The contact stated that he sustained head, neck, upper, and lower back as well as bruising from the left arm and his wrist that required medical attention and was bedridden. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was unsure if the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,100. | Crash: Yes Fire: No Injuries: 1 Towed Medical attention | 55,100 |