2021 Ford Bronco suspension problems

The 2021 Ford Bronco has 24 suspension complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Suspension complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Suspension complaints by year

Bronco suspension complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

25V025000SuspensionJanuary 17, 2025 · 149,449 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V025000 (SUSPENSION); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · January 15, 2025

Common questions

How many suspension complaints does the 2021 Ford Bronco have?

NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2021 Ford Bronco suspension — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 Ford Bronco suspension?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the suspension: 25V025000.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.