2021-2022 Ford Bronco Sport Brake Caliper Recall (21V922)
Ford Motor Company · 114,666 vehicles · Reported November 23, 2021
Ford Motor Company is recalling 114,666 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Sport; 2021-2022 Ford Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V922 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V922000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 21C31 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | November 23, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Sport; 2021-2022 Ford Escape |
| Units affected | 114,666 |
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Foundation Components > Disc > Caliper |
| Safety risk | During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Sport in recall 21V922?
The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco Sport and Escape vehicles. The rear brake linings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can affect braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Bronco Sport with recall 21V922?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: During certain situations, the driver may have to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a 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 caliper, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V922?
Recall 21V922 covers 114,666 vehicles: 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Sport; 2021-2022 Ford Escape.
NHTSA lists 114,666 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Ford | Bronco Sport |
| 2021-2022 | Ford | Escape |
What is the fix for the Bronco Sport brake caliper recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the front brake pads, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C31.
When was recall 21V922 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 21V922 to NHTSA on November 23, 2021. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as August 17, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 23, 2021 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V922000. |
| August 17, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 59 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 21V922?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V922 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 2021-2022 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 21V922?
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 21V922000 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.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the caliper happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Bronco Sport owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 1,634 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 260 of them about the brakes.
Since recall 21V922 was reported on November 23, 2021, owners have filed 260 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 36 of them (14%) 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 brakes and were received on or after November 23, 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 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related brakes issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,634 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 260 of them involve the brakes. 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, 127 about the brakes
- 2022 Ford Bronco Sport: 358 complaints in total, 50 about the brakes
- 2021 Ford Escape: 348 complaints in total, 49 about the brakes
- 2022 Ford Escape: 232 complaints in total, 34 about the brakes
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The SUV when driving about 45 MPH and go to place the brakes the car shakes and when you back up it is a real loud high Shril sound took it to Ford and they wont return the car I can not take anymore I am tired I have had problems since I first purchase…
2022 Ford Escape owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11640051, filed February 1, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated while reversing and depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormal moaning sound coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was not provided.
2022 Ford Escape owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11645594, filed February 28, 2025
While going on the highway it braked hard and displayed service stabilitrak light with traction control light flashing went away after 10 seconds. Then I pulled into my driveway and it snapped the wheel out of my hand forcefully almost breaking my wrist and wouldn't let me turn right.
2022 Ford Escape owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11666882, filed June 14, 2025
Can recall 21V922 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.
Recall 21V922000 does not automatically make your Bronco Sport a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
If the 2021-2022 Ford Bronco Sport brakes have needed more than one trip to the dealer, keep every repair order. Brake defects are treated as serious safety problems under California law.
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.
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 21V922
Did the recall 21V922 fix work?
Since recall 21V922 was reported on November 23, 2021, owners have filed 260 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 36 of them (14%) 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.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed August 17, 2022.
Is the 21V922000 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 21V922000?
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.
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 21V922000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
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.