How many electrical complaints does the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport have?

NHTSA lists 211 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Bronco Sport, which is 31% of the 691 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport electrical system?

Yes. Recall 25V019000 covers 12-volt battery degradation that can cause sudden failure, and recall 24V267000 covers control modules that may fail to detect the battery's state of charge, both spanning 2021-2023 or 2021-2024 Bronco Sport models.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 40,000 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2021 Bronco Sport.

Have electrical issues caused fires or crashes?

NHTSA complaint data for this area lists 7 fires and 4 crashes reported for the 2021 Bronco Sport, with no injuries recorded.

Do later Bronco Sport years have fewer electrical complaints?

Complaint share drops after 2021: 2022 shows 75 complaints (21% share), 2023 shows 38 (25%), 2024 shows 27 (25%), and 2025 shows just 3 complaints (8% share).

2021 Ford Bronco Sport Electrical System Problems

Owners filed 211 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, 31% of all 691 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 40,000. Two related recalls (25V019000 and 24V267000) cover 12-volt battery degradation and control modules failing to detect battery state of charge.

Electrical System complaints: 211; 31% of 691
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 7
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 40,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicles fail to start or crank, with dash lights, start button LED, or exterior lights flashing erratically before the system reboots itself.
Sudden loss of power while driving, cutting off brakes, steering, and hazard lights and leaving the vehicle undriveable.
Electrical fires ignite near the front of the vehicle or under the hood, sometimes preceded by a check engine light, a burning smell, or smoke.
Center console or dash screens go dark and display a "Vehicle Network Communication Error" message, accompanied by other system malfunction warnings.
Starter or battery defects trigger repeated flickering and restart attempts that owners say led to fire in the front of the vehicle.

When 2021 Ford Bronco Sport electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 6, 2021, latest Sep 16, 2026.

211 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2021 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2025 Q1 (40).

Electrical System recalls for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport

NHTSA 25V019000Jan 17, 2025Electrical System272,817 vehicles
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA 24V267000Apr 12, 2024Electrical System456,565 vehicles
Electrical system:body control module/bcm
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.
Remedy: 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.

Electrical System complaints by Bronco Sport model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2021211 (31%)
202275 (21%)
202338 (25%)
202427 (25%)
20253 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport have?: NHTSA lists 211 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Bronco Sport, which is 31% of the 691 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport electrical system?: Yes. Recall 25V019000 covers 12-volt battery degradation that can cause sudden failure, and recall 24V267000 covers control modules that may fail to detect the battery's state of charge, both spanning 2021-2023 or 2021-2024 Bronco Sport models.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 40,000 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2021 Bronco Sport.
Have electrical issues caused fires or crashes?: NHTSA complaint data for this area lists 7 fires and 4 crashes reported for the 2021 Bronco Sport, with no injuries recorded.
Do later Bronco Sport years have fewer electrical complaints?: Complaint share drops after 2021: 2022 shows 75 complaints (21% share), 2023 shows 38 (25%), 2024 shows 27 (25%), and 2025 shows just 3 complaints (8% share).