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2021 Ford Bronco Sport transmission problems

The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport has 175 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.

175

Transmission complaints

17%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

3

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Bronco Sport transmission complaints by model year175 complaints2021: 175 complaints2022: 56 complaints2023: 18 complaints2024: 16 complaints2025: 2 complaints
Bronco Sport transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

25V158000TransmissionMarch 14, 2025 · 48,041 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-267. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.

Consequence

An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S26.

24V267000TransmissionApril 12, 2024 · 456,565 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles. The body and power train control modules may fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.

Consequence

An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.

21V011000TransmissionJanuary 15, 2021 · 147 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

Consequence

If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.

What owners report

The vehicle was parked in my parking garage and rolled away causing a collision. There were no warning lights indicating an issue. The vehicle is currently sitting at a shop awaiting warranty paperwork for a transmission replacement that was done last year.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 9, 2026 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport have?

NHTSA has 175 complaints about the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport transmission — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport transmission?

Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the transmission: 21V011000, 24V267000, 25V158000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.