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Buying a used 2021 Ford Bronco? Check these 20 recalls first
The 2021 Bronco carries ten recalls, three flagged critical: engine block heater fires, engine wiring that can short and start a fire, and a defect allowing power loss or rollaway. Multiple airbag-related recalls apply, plus EcoBoost engine failure and fuel pump stalling. None carry a stop-driving or park-outside warning. Owners filed 225 unverified NHTSA complaints — 6 crashes, 3 fires, 7 injuries — concentrated in engine, electrical and suspension. Hardtop roof panel separation is a Bronco-specific item here.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Run the VIN for open recalls, especially the engine wiring and block heater fire repairs
- Ask whether the hardtop roof panel and side crash sensor recalls were completed
- Ask for service records on the EcoBoost engine and fuel pump, the top complaint areas
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Ford Bronco
What owners have reported to NHTSA
225 complaints filed for this model year, including 6 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 7 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 68 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 29 | None found |
| Suspension | 24 | Yes |
| Rear Camera | 23 | Yes |
| Brakes | 22 | None found |
| Fuel System | 21 | Yes |