2021 Ford Bronco Sport Suspension Control Arm Recall (21V074)
Ford Motor Company · 106 vehicles · Reported February 16, 2021
Ford Motor Company is recalling 106 2021 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. These vehicles may have been produced with incorrect front lower control arms. An incorrect lower control arm may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a rollover crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V074 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V074000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 21S03 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 16, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport |
| Units affected | 106 |
| Component | Suspension > Front > Control Arm |
| Safety risk | An incorrect lower control arm may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a rollover crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport in recall 21V074?
These vehicles may have been produced with incorrect front lower control arms.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. These vehicles may have been produced with incorrect front lower control arms.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Bronco Sport with recall 21V074?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An incorrect lower control arm may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a rollover crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An incorrect lower control arm may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a rollover crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Bronco Sport shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the control arm, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V074?
Recall 21V074 covers 106 vehicles: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport.
NHTSA lists 106 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ford | Bronco Sport |
What is the fix for the Bronco Sport suspension control arm recall?
Yes. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front lower control arms, if necessary, free of charge.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front lower control arms, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S03.
When was recall 21V074 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 21V074 to NHTSA on February 16, 2021.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 16, 2021 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V074000. |
This recall was filed 68 months ago. If your Bronco Sport was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Bronco Sport is part of recall 21V074?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V074 is open on your Bronco Sport, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 21V074000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Bronco Sport owners do about recall 21V074?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V074000 applies to your Bronco Sport.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any control arm symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Bronco Sport owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 696 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 27 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.
Since recall 21V074 was reported on February 16, 2021, owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the suspension, wheels and tires on these vehicles. 1 of them (4%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the suspension, wheels and tires and were received on or after February 16, 2021, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related suspension, wheels and tires issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 696 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 27 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Ford Bronco Sport: 696 complaints in total, 27 about the suspension, wheels and tires
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The recall that is currently out my car is experiencing some issues they stated but there’s no remedy for it at the time!! And I went to the dealership to have older recalls checked they won’t do it for the front suspension or fuel injectors…
2021 Ford Bronco Sport owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11641486, filed February 8, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while his wife was reversing, there was an abnormal screeching sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to stop while reversing. The driver shifted into drive(D) and moved forward.
2021 Ford Bronco Sport owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11642065, filed February 11, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the shocks located at the rear of the vehicle were leaking.
2021 Ford Bronco Sport owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11659750, filed May 8, 2025
Can recall 21V074 make my Bronco Sport a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this control arm recall means their Bronco Sport qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what California's lemon law looks at.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V074
Did the recall 21V074 fix work?
Since recall 21V074 was reported on February 16, 2021, owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the suspension, wheels and tires on these vehicles. 1 of them (4%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 21V074000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Bronco Sport is part of recall 21V074000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V074000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 7, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq., Founder and Managing Attorney of America’s Lemon Lawyer (Wynn Law Group, APC). Licensed by the State Bar of California, No. 362320. His practice focuses on California lemon law under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
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Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.