2021 Ford Bronco Sport Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 212 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, 30% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 40,713 miles. The words owners use most often: “electrical power train” (8% of reports).
- 212electrical system complaints
- 40,713median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Electrical power train: mentioned in 17 of 212 complaints (8%)
- Put neutral: mentioned in 16 of 212 complaints (8%)
- Tow truck: mentioned in 14 of 212 complaints (7%)
- Failed start: mentioned in 11 of 212 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 66 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 212 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 7 a fire.
Ford Bronco Sport electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Bronco Sport | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2025 Bronco Sport | 3 | 8% | 80 |
| 2024 Bronco Sport | 27 | 24% | 6,031 |
| 2023 Bronco Sport | 38 | 24% | 25,000 |
| 2022 Bronco Sport | 76 | 21% | 35,250 |
| 2021 Bronco Sport | 212 | 30% | 40,713 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm); electrical system:body control module/bcm
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Risk: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S26.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The 12-volt battery may experience degradation and suddenly fail.
Risk: Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the 12-volt battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S02. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under 24V-267 and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Electrical system:body control module/bcm; power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Risk: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 46,427, and at the time of the vehicle registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 74,310.
My vehicle is subject to open NHTSA recall 25S76 regarding a fuel injector that may crack and cause fuel to accumulate on top of the engine near hot surfaces, creating a fire risk. This recall was identified months ago, but Ford has stated parts are not currently available and no repair date has…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle lost automotive power while driving and while stopped and idling. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle required several restarts before…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2021 Ford Bronco Sports have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 212 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport (30% of the 708 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport electrical system?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 40,713 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?
The most frequent phrase is “electrical power train”, in 17 of 212 complaints, followed by “put neutral” (16).
Other 2021 Ford Bronco Sport problems
See all 2021 Ford Bronco Sport problems or electrical system problems across all Bronco Sport years.