2021 Ford Bronco Sport Brakes Problems
Brakes are the top complaint area for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, with 127 complaints (18% of all complaints that year), tied to recall 21V922000 for incorrectly manufactured rear brake linings. Median mileage at failure was 9,000 miles, with 6 crashes and 1 fire reported.
- Brakes complaints
- 127
- 18% of 691 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 691
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 9,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal feeling stiff or failing to engage during low-speed maneuvers, sometimes resulting in a crash into a stationary object.
- Several owners describe brakes failing to fully engage during slow turns or parking maneuvers, leading to minor collisions.
- Multiple owners received recall notice 21V922000 for the rear brake linings but reported that replacement parts were not available for months, leaving them driving a vehicle they considered unsafe.
- Some owners heard an abnormal squealing noise from the brakes that a dealer described as normal, with no repair offered.
- One owner reported the brake warning light illuminating unexpectedly after parking and staying on at every startup.
- A few complaints describe brakes becoming hard to push and unable to slow the vehicle after an unexpected acceleration or warning-system event.
When 2021 Ford Bronco Sport brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 1, 2021, latest Sep 11, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
- NHTSA 21V922000Nov 23, 2021Brakes114,666 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31.
Brakes complaints by Bronco Sport model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 2021127 (18%)
- 202250 (14%)
- 202310 (6%)
- 20247 (6%)
- 20253 (8%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport have?
- NHTSA lists 127 brake-related complaints for the 2021 Bronco Sport, which is 18% of the 691 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?
- Yes. Recall campaign 21V922000, reported November 23, 2021, covers 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles with incorrectly manufactured rear brake linings that can affect braking performance.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints for the 2021 Bronco Sport is 9,000 miles.
- Did the 2021 Bronco Sport brake issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data links the brake complaints for this model year to 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries.
- How does the 2021 brake complaint rate compare to later Bronco Sport years?
- Brake complaints made up 18% of all complaints in 2021, compared to 14% in 2022, 6% in 2023, 6% in 2024, and 8% in 2025.