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Ford 2021 Bronco Sport Moonroof Glass Recall: Detached Panel Risk

Ford recalls 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles with potentially unsecured moonroof glass that could detach and cause crashes or injuries. Affected owners should contact Ford for free glass inspection and replacement.

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Ford is recalling certain 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles because the moonroof glass may not be properly bonded to the frame, increasing the risk of detachment. This could create a road hazard and lead to crashes or injuries if the glass panel becomes loose. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80382-ford-2021-bronco-sport-moonroof-glass-recall-detached-panel-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80382-ford-2021-bronco-sport-moonroof-glass-recall-detached-panel-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V809000

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“Ford 2021 Bronco Sport Moonroof Glass Recall: Detached Panel Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80382-ford-2021-bronco-sport-moonroof-glass-recall-detached-panel-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V809000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V809000).

Ford Motor Company recalled 2021 Bronco Sport vehicles due to a moonroof glass panel that may detach, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Oct. 15, 2021. Dealers will inspect and replace the glass if necessary at no cost.

How to tell if you have it

  • Ford Bronco Sport, 2021

What to do

Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass date code and replace the glass, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

The hazard

The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. A detached glass panel can become a road hazard, and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has 643 other recalls on record since Jan. 29, 2010. Other recent recalls of similar products include Subaru 2026 Forester Moonroof Glass Recall (May 28, 2026), Grand Design Lineage RV Recall (April 30, 2026), and Land Rover 2023 Range Rover Sunroof Trim Recall (Feb. 19, 2026). NHTSA has 709 owner complaints on file for the 2021 FORD BRONCO SPORT, with the latest received Oct. 19, 2026.

How to tell if you have this one

Check your 2021 Ford Bronco Sport for a moonroof glass that may not be properly bonded to the frame. The recall was notified to owners via mail on November 18, 2021.

  • Brand
    Ford
  • Category
    Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Ford Customer Service

    Reach out to Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free glass inspection and potential replacement.

  2. Get Moonroof Glass Inspected

    Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass date code and replace it if necessary at no cost to you.

Official remedy

What NHTSA says to do

Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass date code and replace the glass, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S46.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

Owners were mailed letters 34 days after NHTSA received the defect report.

1. NHTSA received the defect report: Oct 15, 202112. Owner letters mailed: Nov 18, 202122021
  1. NHTSA received the defect report
  2. Owner letters mailed

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall 21V809000 — Ford 2021 Bronco Sport Moonroof Glass Recall: Detached Panel Risk

Hello,

I own a Ford 2021 Bronco Sport Moonroof Glass Recall: Detached Panel Risk that is covered by recall 21V809000 from Ford.

The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass date code and replace the glass, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S46.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V809000 (October 15, 2021)
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
  • GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.
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