2021 Ford Bronco Sport Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

139Engine complaints

20.9%Of all 664 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM195 · 29.4%

POWER TRAIN163 · 24.5%

ENGINE139 · 20.9%

SERVICE BRAKES100 · 15.1%

Unspecified / other94 · 14.2%

Share of the 664 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport overview page.

What owners report

“This car has had so many recalls on it and it does not stop. Gibbons Ford does not have windshield wiper clips; there is constant…”NHTSA complaint 11502653 — filed 01/19/2023

“Catastrophic engine failure on major highway . The warning message was " Your engine is shutting down "”NHTSA complaint 11502648 — filed 01/19/2023

“Per Master Tech Bo at CamelBack Ford in Phoenix, AZ - He stated he had a 2021 Bronco Sport in his shop for 3 months…”NHTSA complaint 11495864 — filed 12/03/2022

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport: 139 of 664 complaints on file (20.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport have in total?

664 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 17 involved a crash, 15 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.