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All 5 trims
MPG and range are city / highway.
Trim
Engine
Drive
Tank
Fuel
MPG city / hwy
Range city / hwy
4dr SUV AWD1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A · AWD · RegularMPG 25 / 28Range 400 / 448 mi
1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A
AWD
16.0 gal61 L
Regular
25 / 28
400 / 448 mi
Badlands 4dr SUV AWD (built to 07/21)2.0L 4cyl 8A · AWD · Premium (recommended)MPG 21 / 26Range 336 / 416 mi
2.0L 4cyl 8A
AWD
16.0 gal61 L
Premiumrecommended
21 / 26
336 / 416 mi
Big Bend 4dr SUV AWD1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A · AWD · RegularMPG 25 / 28Range 400 / 448 mi
1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A
AWD
16.0 gal61 L
Regular
25 / 28
400 / 448 mi
First Edition 4dr SUV AWD (built to 07/21)2.0L 4cyl 8A · AWD · Premium (recommended)MPG 21 / 26Range 336 / 416 mi
2.0L 4cyl 8A
AWD
16.0 gal61 L
Premiumrecommended
21 / 26
336 / 416 mi
Outer Banks 4dr SUV AWD1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A · AWD · RegularMPG 25 / 28Range 400 / 448 mi
1.5L 3cyl Turbo 8A
AWD
16.0 gal61 L
Regular
25 / 28
400 / 448 mi
No trim matches all of these filters.
Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.
How far a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport goes on a tank
Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 26 MPG, a full 16.0-gallon tank covers about 416 miles.
Gauge
Gallons
Highway miles
City miles
Full
16.0
448
400
3/4
12.0
336
300
1/2
8.0
224
200
1/4
4.0
112
100
1/8
2.0
56
50
Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 577 gallons, roughly 36 full tanks.
Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.
At 16.0 gallons, the Bronco Sport's largest tank ranks fourth of the seven 2021 SUVs compared here. The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport carries the most (16.6 gal) and the Jeep Compass the least (13.5 gal).
Other 2021 SUVs of a similar size, one model per brand.
2021 Ford Bronco Sport fuel system recalls
NHTSA lists 4 fuel-system recalls for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport, out of 16 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.
Fuel injection systemJul 11, 2025 · NHTSA 25V467000 · Ford Motor Company · 694,271 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Escape vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software. In addition, dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail assembly and fuel injectors, free of charge. As an interim repair, dealers will update the engine control software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed August 29, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S76. This recall expands and replaces previous recall numbers 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-859, 24V187, and 25V165 will need to have the new final remedy performed once it is available.
Fuel injection systemMar 14, 2025 · NHTSA 25V165000 · Ford Motor Company · 33,576 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 22V-859 or 24V-187. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S21.
Fuel injection systemNov 18, 2022 · NHTSA 22V859000 · Ford Motor Company · 521,746 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Delivery · Fuel pump · Control/drive moduleAug 10, 2021 · NHTSA 21V625000 · Ford Motor Company · 13,773 vehicles
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles. The fuel delivery module may leak inside the fuel tank, causing low fuel pressure which could result in an engine stall.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module, free of charge. Interim notification letters (remedy not available) were mailed on September 30, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 14, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S38.
What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport holds 16.0 gallons (61 liters) on every trim we list.
How many gallons and liters does the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport gas tank hold?
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport tank holds 61 liters, or 16.0 gallons in US gallons.
How far can a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport go on a full tank?
About 416–448 miles on the highway and 336–400 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.
How many miles can a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport go on a quarter tank?
About 112 highway miles or 100 in town from the 16.0-gallon tank, which has roughly 4.0 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.
What gas does the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport take?
Regular unleaded, or Premium unleaded (recommended), depending on the engine. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.
How much does it cost to fill up a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?
At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 16.0-gallon tank from empty costs $68.32. It ranges from $59.20 in the Gulf Coast to $94.24 in California.
How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?
About 99 pounds for the 16.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.
Does the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport have a bigger gas tank than the Nissan Rogue Sport?
Yes. The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport holds up to 16.0 gallons; the 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport holds up to 14.5.
Has the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 fuel-system recalls for the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport: 25V467000 (fuel injection system); 25V165000 (fuel injection system); 22V859000 (fuel injection system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.
Sources
Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).