2021 Ford Bronco Sport Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 119 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, 17% of its 691 total complaints, with 8 fires and 1 injury reported. Four related recalls cover fuel injector cracking and fuel delivery module leaks, with median failure mileage at 53,700 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 119
- 17% of 691
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 8
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 53,700 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of fuel pressure while driving, causing the vehicle to slow down unexpectedly in traffic.
- Several complaints describe a fuel odor followed by smoke or flames coming from the engine compartment, sometimes while the vehicle is stopped at an intersection.
- Some owners report the engine stalling at low speed or at a stoplight, with the vehicle able to restart before the stall recurred.
- Multiple complaints reference the fuel delivery module recall (21V625000), with owners stating dealers said parts were unavailable or that their vehicle was not covered despite matching symptoms.
- One owner reported a fuel injector fault message paired with the engine losing power and shutting down completely in heavy traffic.
When 2021 Ford Bronco Sport fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 5, 2021, latest Sep 16, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
- NHTSA 25V467000Jul 11, 2025Fuel System694,271 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 25V165000Mar 14, 2025Fuel System33,576 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 22V859000Nov 18, 2022Fuel System521,746 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 21V625000Aug 10, 2021Fuel System13,773 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module
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.
Remedy: 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.
Fuel System complaints by Bronco Sport model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport have?
- NHTSA lists 119 Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Bronco Sport, which is 17% of the 691 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?
- Yes. There are four related recalls: 21V625000 (fuel delivery module leak), 22V859000 and 25V467000 (fuel injector cracking and leaking), and 25V165000 (software fix for vehicles previously repaired under earlier recalls).
- Have fuel system problems caused fires in the 2021 Bronco Sport?
- NHTSA data shows 8 fires and 1 injury linked to Fuel System complaints for the 2021 Bronco Sport, along with 2 crashes.
- At what mileage do fuel system failures typically occur on the 2021 Bronco Sport?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for Fuel System complaints on the 2021 Bronco Sport is 53,700 miles.
- Does the fuel system recall fully fix the problem?
- Ford's remedies include software updates, fuel rail assembly replacement, and fuel delivery module replacement, but recall 25V165000 was issued for vehicles previously repaired under earlier recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187, suggesting some prior fixes did not resolve the issue.