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2021 FORD Bronco AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for AIR BAGS issues.

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #22V928000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your 2021-2022 Ford Bronco may have a problem with the side impact sensors that help deploy the airbags. The sensors may not be securely attached to the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensors aren't working properly, the airbags might not protect you in a crash, or they might deploy unexpectedly, which could lead to injury.
Free Fix
A Ford dealership will inspect and fix the sensors for free, so you don't need to pay a thing.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The right or left side impact sensors may not be properly secured to the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly secured side impact sensor may cause the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or not to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the side impact sensor attachments and repair, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S77.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #21V770000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your 2021 Bronco's passenger air bag vent might open too early, affecting air bag deployment. Ford needs to replace it to ensure your safety.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag deploys improperly, you could be at higher risk of injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will replace the passenger air bag at no cost to you. You've already received two notices, but you can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or use their recall number 21C23.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Bronco vehicles. During passenger air bag deployment, an air bag vent could open prematurely and result in an improper deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Improper air bag deployment increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on November 24, 2021. A second notice announcing the remedy is available was sent on July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C23.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other FORD Bronco 2021 Recalls

BACK OVER PREVENTION
7 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 recall

Other FORD Bronco Years

2026
5 recalls
2025
17 recalls
2024
14 recalls
2023
16 recalls
2022
21 recalls

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