2021 Ford Bronco Sport Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 27 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, 4% of its 691 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 45,000. Three related recalls cover front lower control arm ball joints, front lower control arms, and rear subframe bolts, one of which is a do-not-drive recall.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 27
- 4% of 691
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 45,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Front driver's side and rear wheels produce loud clicking and rattling noises at various driving speeds.
- Shock absorbers reported leaking, discovered during routine dealer maintenance around 36,000 miles.
- Grinding or growling noise from a rear wheel well when turning slowly left or right, sometimes with vibration or shaking at low speed.
- Rear differential seizes or locks up the rear wheels, in one case after the fluid was replaced by an independent mechanic.
- Tires develop bulges in the same spot across all four wheels, triggering low-pressure alerts.
- Front control arms replaced by a dealer but jolting and grinding on slow turns continued afterward.
When 2021 Ford Bronco Sport suspension complaints were filed
First complaint May 17, 2022, latest Sep 21, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport
- NHTSA 26V340000May 27, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires4,653 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
- NHTSA 21V074000Feb 16, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires106 vehicles
Suspension:front:control arm
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. These vehicles may have been produced with incorrect front lower control arms.
Risk: An incorrect lower control arm may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a rollover crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front lower control arms, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S03.
- NHTSA 21V075000Feb 16, 2021Suspension, Wheels & Tires1,638 vehicles
Suspension:rear
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. The rear suspension subframe assembly may have loose or missing bolts.
Risk: Loose or missing bolts may affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. It could also reduce the vehicle's performance in a rear impact crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension bolts, and secure or replace the bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S04.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Bronco Sport model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 202127 (4%)
- 20229 (3%)
- 20239 (6%)
- 20247 (6%)
- 20254 (11%)
Frequently asked questions
- How common are suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?
- NHTSA has logged 27 complaints in this area for the 2021 model year, making up 4% of the 691 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for suspension or wheel issues on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three related recalls: campaign 26V340000 for front lower control arm ball joints (a do-not-drive recall), and two 2021 recalls (21V074000 and 21V075000) covering incorrect front lower control arms and loose or missing rear subframe bolts.
- At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2021 Bronco Sport is 45,000 miles.
- Do these suspension complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the 27 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2021 Bronco Sport.
- Is the 2021 Bronco Sport worse than other years for suspension issues?
- The 2021 model shows 27 complaints (4% share), higher in raw count than other years listed, though 2025 shows an 11% share on far fewer total complaints (4).