2021 Ford Bronco Sport Sunroof Recall (21V809)

Recall 21V809 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport in recall 21V809?

The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.

Is it safe to drive a 2021 Bronco Sport with recall 21V809?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A detached glass panel can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A detached glass panel can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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 sun and moon roof assembly, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V809?

Recall 21V809 covers 1,036 vehicles: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport.

NHTSA lists 1,036 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Bronco Sport sunroof recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass date code and replace the glass, if necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass date code and replace the glass, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S46.

When was recall 21V809 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 21V809 to NHTSA on October 15, 2021. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 18, 2021.

This recall was filed 60 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 21V809?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V809 is open on your Bronco Sport, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Bronco Sport owners do about recall 21V809?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V809000 applies to your Bronco Sport.
2. Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any sun and moon roof assembly symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. 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, 12 of them about the lighting and visibility.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 696 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 12 of them involve the lighting and visibility. 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, 12 about the lighting and visibility

A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):

Vehicle would not start on two occasions, both times the vehicle was jumped and started. On the third occasion the car would not start, the electrical panel flashed all the warning lights and the dashboard continually flashed on and off. It was towed to the Ford Dealership in Oxford, MS in December 2024.

2021 Ford Bronco Sport owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11646221, filed March 4, 2025

Headlight cracked even though it is made of plastic. Brand new car, only 3 months old and Ford claims that a “foreign object” must have hit it. Although in all the vehicles I have driven in the state of Maine, never has a rocket broken my headlight.

2021 Ford Bronco Sport owner, ME, NHTSA complaint 11446958, filed January 10, 2022

There is an electrical issue with the cars running lights, headlights and interior lighting. Intermittently, when the car is shut off and either locked or unlocked, the cars running lights, and/or headlights, and/or interior lighting fail to shut off. This occurs BEYOND the 30 to60 minute delay feature.

2021 Ford Bronco Sport owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11473343, filed July 11, 2022

Can recall 21V809 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.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Bronco Sport went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

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.

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