2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2021 Toyota RAV4
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 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 669 | 380 |
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 185 | 228 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 46 |
| Fire reports | 16 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 28–40 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 23,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco Sport | Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 203 | 46 |
| Power Train | 173 | 20 |
| Engine | 140 | 38 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 125 |
| Service Brakes | 100 | 20 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 55 | 21 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 53 | 3 |
| Steering | 14 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 61 | 17 |
| Vibration / shaking | 40 | 14 |
| Loss of power | 35 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 34 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 17 | 8 |
| Won’t start | 16 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 5 |
2021 Ford Bronco Sport
2021 Toyota RAV4
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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.