2021 Ford Bronco Sport Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,765 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gasoline contacted” (31% of reports).
- 58fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 60,765median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 4related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gasoline contacted: mentioned in 18 of 58 complaints (31%)
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 20 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 58 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Bronco Sport fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Bronco Sport | 14 | 13% | 23,099 |
| 2023 Bronco Sport | 31 | 19% | 35,000 |
| 2022 Bronco Sport | 50 | 14% | 43,500 |
| 2021 Bronco Sport | 58 | 8% | 60,765 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters (remedy not available) were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S38.
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. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, exhaust fumes and a fuel odor entered the cabin, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The engine misfired, and the vehicle hesitated while driving. Upon inspecting under the hood, the contact…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted several times and confirmed that the parts were not yet available for…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2021 Ford Bronco Sports have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport (8% 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 fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 60,765 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gasoline contacted”, in 18 of 58 complaints.
Other 2021 Ford Bronco Sport problems
- Electrical System problems (212)
- Power Train problems (188)
- Engine problems (152)
- Service Brakes problems (101)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (63)
See all 2021 Ford Bronco Sport problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Bronco Sport years.