Does the 2021 Ford Bronco have a suspension recall?

Yes. NHTSA campaign 25V025000 covers 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles for rear shock absorbers that may corrode and fail, causing the external reservoir to detach. Dealers replace the rear shock absorbers free of charge.

How common are suspension complaints on the 2021 Bronco?

NHTSA lists 24 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2021 Bronco, which is 10% of its 229 total complaints for the year, the highest share among the 2021-2025 model years shown.

At what mileage do 2021 Bronco suspension problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 40,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Were there any injuries linked to Bronco suspension failures?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Bronco shows 1 injury and 0 crashes and 0 fires reported.

2021 Ford Bronco Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2021 Ford Bronco, 10% of its 229 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 40,000. A related recall, 25V025000, covers rear shock absorbers that can corrode and detach.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 24; 10% of 229
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 40,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Rear shock absorbers corrode internally and the external hydraulic fluid reservoir detaches or falls off the vehicle, sometimes while driving on normal roads.
Loss of shock damping causes the rear of the vehicle to fishtail or get pushed sideways when hitting bumps or driving on wet pavement.
Owners find oil leaking from a blown shock absorber, with no dashboard warning light to alert them beforehand.
In one case a detached rear shock struck the vehicle traveling behind it on the highway at 60 MPH.
Some owners report recall 25V025000 parts were unavailable for an extended period, leaving them driving with a known suspension defect.
One complaint described uneven ride height between the front and rear suspension corners, raising concern about weight distribution in a tire blowout.

When 2021 Ford Bronco suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 12, 2022, latest May 30, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2022 to May 2026; peak Jun 2025 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2021 Ford Bronco

NHTSA 25V025000Jan 17, 2025Suspension, Wheels & Tires149,449 vehicles
Suspension:rear:shock absorber
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.
Risk: An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S01.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Bronco model year

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

202124 (10%)
202229 (8%)
202316 (7%)
20247 (9%)
20252 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Ford Bronco have a suspension recall?: Yes. NHTSA campaign 25V025000 covers 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles for rear shock absorbers that may corrode and fail, causing the external reservoir to detach. Dealers replace the rear shock absorbers free of charge.
How common are suspension complaints on the 2021 Bronco?: NHTSA lists 24 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2021 Bronco, which is 10% of its 229 total complaints for the year, the highest share among the 2021-2025 model years shown.
At what mileage do 2021 Bronco suspension problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for this problem area is 40,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Were there any injuries linked to Bronco suspension failures?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2021 Bronco shows 1 injury and 0 crashes and 0 fires reported.