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2021 Ford Bronco Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 19 NHTSA recalls and 211 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Ford Bronco

The 2021 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Avoid This Year — 2021 Ford Bronco

The 2021 Ford Bronco is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

19
NHTSA Recalls
19 recalls on record
211
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Ford Bronco (19)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V982000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V770000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V411000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V825000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #22V928000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V165000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V358000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V598000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V635000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #25V025000

Showing 10 of 19 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2021 Ford Bronco

Based on 211 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
58
Electrical System
26
Suspension
23
Unknown Or Other
18
Service Brakes
13
Visibility/wiper
12
Structure
10
Back Over Prevention
8
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Ford Bronco — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 0 complaints 2019 0 complaints 2020 0 complaints 2021 211 complaints 2022 331 complaints 2023 209 complaints 2024 67 complaints 2025 0 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2021, 2022, 2023 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015, 2016, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Ford Bronco

Is the 2021 Ford Bronco reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Ford Bronco has 19 recalls and 211 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Bronco have?
The 2021 Ford Bronco has 19 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford Bronco?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Ford Bronco are: Engine, Electrical System, Suspension, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Ford Bronco safe to buy?
The 2021 Ford Bronco has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 19 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Bronco should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Bronco are: 2015, 2016, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2021, 2022, 2023.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.