2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2021 Mazda CX-30
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 2021 Mazda CX-30 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 669 | 100 |
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 185 | 607 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 25–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco Sport | Mazda CX-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 203 | 13 |
| Engine | 140 | 49 |
| Power Train | 173 | 8 |
| Service Brakes | 100 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 55 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 53 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 26 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 61 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 40 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 35 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 34 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 16 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
2021 Ford Bronco Sport
2021 Mazda CX-30
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.