Automotive
Analysis details reliability concerns and recalls facing 2021 Ford Broncos
The 2021 Ford Bronco has accumulated 20 recalls across multiple safety issues, according to Jalopnik.
The short version
- The 2021 Ford Bronco has amassed 20 separate recalls since launch, addressing issues from roof panels to engine wiring, according to Jalopnik.[Jalopnik]
- Federal safety actions have addressed risks including fractured intake valves, detaching rear shock absorbers, and electrical fire hazards.[Jalopnik]
- While Consumer Reports rates the vehicle's reliability as average, owner complaints also cite fuel pump failures, tie rod problems, and cabin noise.[Jalopnik]
Key facts
- The 2021 Ford Bronco has accumulated 20 separate recall campaigns since its release.[Jalopnik]
- A 2024 recall involved 15,835 Broncos from 2021 to 2022 over intake valves that could fracture and cause catastrophic engine damage.[Jalopnik]
- A January 2025 campaign covered approximately 149,449 Broncos from 2021 to 2024 due to the potential detachment of a rear shock absorber reservoir.[Jalopnik]
- Consumer Reports rates the 2021 Bronco's reliability score as average, trailing the Toyota 4Runner but ahead of the Jeep Wrangler.[Jalopnik]
- A 2026 NHTSA recall covers 16,200 Broncos over roof panels that could crack, delaminate, or detach while in motion.[Jalopnik]
What remains uncertain
- Tie rod failures have been reported by owners during off-road driving with larger tires, but they have not been targeted by an official safety recall.[Jalopnik]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.