2021 Ford Bronco Sport vs 2021 Hyundai Santa FE
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 2021 Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 690 | 166 |
| Recall campaigns | 16 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 187 | 98 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 17 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 24–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 21,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco Sport | Hyundai Santa FE |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 209 | 29 |
| Power Train | 181 | 50 |
| Engine | 147 | 37 |
| Service Brakes | 101 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 60 | 9 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 58 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 63 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 40 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 36 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 35 | 15 |
| Hesitation / surging | 19 | 10 |
| Won’t start | 17 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 11 | 0 |
| Overheating | 11 | 0 |
2021 Ford Bronco Sport
2021 Hyundai Santa FE
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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.