2021 Ford Bronco Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 32 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Ford Bronco, 14% of its 229 total complaints that year, with median failure mileage of 28,000. There is one reported fire and no related recalls on file.
- Electrical System complaints
- 32
- 14% of 229
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 28,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Wiper motor slows and stops after 30-40 seconds on the high settings, even while snow or rain is hitting the windshield.
- Complete loss of electronic driving systems while underway, including 4-wheel drive modes, traction control, sensors, and cruise control.
- Total vehicle shutdown while driving, cutting all lights, locks, and power with no ability to restart for several minutes.
- Sudden loss of power while moving, with the vehicle coasting to a stop and needing a tow.
- Infotainment screen failures that block system updates and Bluetooth connectivity, with parts on backorder at dealers.
- Simultaneous loss of power steering and brakes accompanied by multiple warning lights, traced in one case to burnt and melted wiring.
When 2021 Ford Bronco electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 10, 2022, latest Aug 13, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2021 Ford Bronco
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Bronco model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2021 Ford Bronco?
- NHTSA lists 32 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Bronco, which is 14% of all 229 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Ford Bronco's electrical system?
- No related recalls are listed for the Electrical System on the 2021 Ford Bronco in this data.
- At what mileage do 2021 Bronco electrical problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2021 Bronco is 28,000 miles.
- Have any 2021 Bronco electrical complaints involved fires or crashes?
- NHTSA data shows one fire and zero crashes tied to Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Bronco.
- How does the 2021 Bronco's electrical complaint rate compare to other years?
- The 2021 Bronco's electrical complaints made up 14% of its total complaints, compared to 12% for 2022, 11% for 2023, 30% for 2024, and 31% for 2025.