How Safe Is the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport?

This year the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport drives off the IIHS testing grounds with a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This guide explores the safety highlights, crash test results, and available driver assistance features that make the 2021 Ford Bronco Sport for our customers at the Akins Ford superstore in Winder, GA. Join us as we discuss these important specifications.

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Standard safety features in every 2021 Bronco Sport include:

Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking
BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) with Cross-Traffic Alert
Lane-Keeping System
Auto High-Beam Headlamps
Rear View Camera
Post-Collision Braking

Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+ is optional on Big Bend, Outer Banks, and Badlands models. This package includes:

Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go and Lane Centering
Speed Sign Recognition (Outer Banks and Badlands only)
Evasive Steering Assist
Voice-Activated Touchscreen Navigation System

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The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport comes out swinging in the safety department, earning itself a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Bronco Sport Forum On top of that, it landed a coveted Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), validating its crashworthiness across multiple test categories. Akins Ford+1

From Akins Ford’s vantage point, buyers get more than just good numbers — they get a comprehensive safety suite built into the Bronco Sport. The standard Ford Co-Pilot360™ package includes Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane-Keeping System, Auto High Beams, and a Rear View Camera (with washer). On many trims, features like adaptive cruise control are available, further elevating highway safety.

Under the skin, the Bronco Sport is reinforced with a strong structural frame and multiple airbags: front, side-impact, head curtain, and more. Standard electronic stability control, traction control, and ABS are also part of the package.

At Akins Ford in Winder, GA, team members often highlight these safety credentials when showing the Bronco Sport, letting local buyers feel confident that their adventurous rides stay protected — on pavement or dirt.