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2021 Ford Bronco

Model year 2021: every recall NHTSA’s file names for it, the complaints owners made to NHTSA, and its crash ratings.

NHTSA’s recall lookup, on nhtsa.gov

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The short answer

From NHTSA’s files, copied Nov 5, 2026.

A recall covers the vehicles it names, by build date where NHTSA gives one. Your VIN says which are open on yours.

Is your vehicle in one of these recalls?

No public file says which recalls are still open on one vehicle. NHTSA’s lookup does, from its VIN.

17 letters and numbers, at the bottom of the windshield on the driver’s side. VINs never use I, O or Q.

Source:

The VIN goes to NHTSA, never to Hearth Record.

What recalls name it?

20 recalls for the 2021 Ford Bronco in NHTSA’s file, newest first. Each covers the vehicles it names; your VIN says if yours is one.

None carries NHTSA’s advice not to drive it or to park outside.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Jul 20, 2026. Electrical system: wiring: front underhood; engine

NHTSA counts 565,691 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Sep 23, 2020.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-468

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 12, 2026. Structure: body: roof and pillars

NHTSA counts 16,200 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Sep 23, 2020.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-299

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Apr 14, 2026. Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA counts 4,922 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jan 20, 2021.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-236

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 3, 2026. Back over prevention: software

NHTSA counts 849,310 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Sep 20, 2020.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-124

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Dec 18, 2025. Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

NHTSA counts 35 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jan 20, 2021.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-888

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Oct 23, 2025. Seats: critical fasteners

NHTSA counts 163,256 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Sep 23, 2020.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-721

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Oct 10, 2025. Equipment: electrical: engine block heater

NHTSA counts 59,006 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Oct 1, 2020.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-685

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jul 7, 2025. Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

NHTSA counts 850,318 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jul 1, 2021.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-455

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 9, 2025. Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

NHTSA counts 12,219 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Sep 23, 2020 to May 18, 2022.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-312

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 9, 2025. Back over prevention: software

NHTSA counts 1,076,138 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Sep 30, 2020.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-315

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jan 17, 2025. Suspension: rear: shock absorber

NHTSA counts 149,449 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Sep 23, 2020 to Jul 23, 2024.

  • NHTSA campaign 25V-025

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Aug 23, 2024. Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA counts 90,736 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from May 1, 2021 to Oct 30, 2021.

  • NHTSA campaign 24V-635

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Aug 25, 2023. Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

NHTSA counts 177,402 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-598

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 18, 2023. Seat belts: critical fasteners

NHTSA counts 175,550 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-358

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 10, 2023. Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

NHTSA counts 1,651 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 23V-165

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Dec 14, 2022. Air bags: sensor: side impact

NHTSA counts 1,226 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-928

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Nov 3, 2022. Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

NHTSA counts 47,046 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-825

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 10, 2022. Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock

NHTSA counts 53,103 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-411

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Dec 16, 2021. Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: radar; forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

NHTSA counts 839 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-982

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Oct 1, 2021. Air bags: frontal

NHTSA counts 553 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-770

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

What have owners told NHTSA?

231 complaints to NHTSA, received from Oct 27, 2021 to Nov 3, 2026.

  • 6 complaints told of a crash, and 3 complaints of a fire.
  • Together they report 7 people injured and no deaths.
  • Complaints are owners’ own reports, not findings: NHTSA reads them to decide what to look into. Only their counts are kept here; no complaint’s words or owner are read.
Source:

NHTSA, Owner complaints flat files. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How did it do in crash tests?

NHTSA rated 2 versions of the 2021 Ford Bronco, without an overall rating.

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings, in whole stars. NHTSA’s safety concerns are shown beneath the stars they qualify, as NHTSA asks.

Source:

NHTSA, 5-Star Safety Ratings. Released Aug 7, 2026. Updated monthly.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Ford Bronco, by the version NHTSA rated
VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRollover
Bronco, SUV, 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated 3 starsA 25.6% chance of rolling over; no tip
Bronco, 2DR, 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated 3 starsA 25.6% chance of rolling over; no tip

NHTSA lists no safety concern for any version rated here.

Safety technology, as NHTSA lists it

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: no.
  • Crash imminent braking: standard.
  • Dynamic brake support: optional.

What the record doesn’t say

  • Which recalls are still open on one vehicle: only NHTSA’s lookup, with its VIN, says that.
  • Ratings are for the versions NHTSA tested. Other cabs, engines and drives can rate differently.
  • How serious each complaint was, or whether it was confirmed: complaints aren’t findings.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Owner complaints flat files.

    Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5-Star Safety Ratings.

    Released Aug 7, 2026 and checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Nov 5, 2026.

How to read a record

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 8, 2026. Updated monthly.

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