2021 FORD BRONCO Safety Overview
The 2021 FORD BRONCO has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 17 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Structure:body:roof and pillars
- Power train:automatic transmission
- Back over prevention:software
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a detached section of roof can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for FORD BRONCO owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles.
A detached section of roof can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 26V299000: A detached section of roof can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles.
Excessive wear of the transmission and transfer case splines may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 26V236000: Excessive wear of the transmission and transfer case splines may result in... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehi...
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning back over prevention:software. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. If ignored, arearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, the APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYN...
A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 25V888000: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles.
A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 25V721000: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-20...
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 25V685000: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250...
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. If ignored, an engine stall increases the risk of a crash.. To fix this, the remedy is under development.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYN...
A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 25V312000: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025...
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning back over prevention:software. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. If ignored, afrozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles.
An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 25V025000: An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln N...
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. If ignored, aloss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navig...
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 23V598000: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door bo...
Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA Recall 23V358000: Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYN...
A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 23V165000: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles.
An improperly secured side impact sensor may cause the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or not to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA Recall 22V928000: An improperly secured side impact sensor may cause the air bags to... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with rearview c...
A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 22V825000: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain four-door 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles.
A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child occupant.
NHTSA Recall 22V411000: A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.