2022 Ford Bronco

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2022 Ford Bronco
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
379
Recalls
23

Campaigns on file for 2022

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Visibility/wiper

17% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 20 complaints 1986: 27 complaints 1987: 34 complaints 1987 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 85 complaints 1990: 57 complaints 1990 1991: 33 complaints 1992: 39 complaints 1993: 41 complaints 1993 1994: 94 complaints 1995: 94 complaints 1996: 81 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 2021: 228 complaints 2022: 379 complaints 2022 379 2023: 228 complaints 2024: 77 complaints 2025: 53 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1985: 20 complaints 1985 1986: 27 complaints 1987: 34 complaints 1987 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 85 complaints 1989 1990: 57 complaints 1991: 33 complaints 1991 1992: 39 complaints 1993: 41 complaints 1993 1994: 94 complaints 1995: 94 complaints 1995 1996: 81 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2021: 228 complaints 2022: 379 complaints 2022 379 2023: 228 complaints 2024: 77 complaints 2024 2025: 53 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 10 complaints 1984 1985: 20 complaints 1985 1986: 27 complaints 1986 1987: 34 complaints 1987 1988: 53 complaints 1988 1989: 85 complaints 1989 1990: 57 complaints 1990 1991: 33 complaints 1991 1992: 39 complaints 1992 1993: 41 complaints 1993 1994: 94 complaints 1994 1995: 94 complaints 1995 1996: 81 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2021: 228 complaints 2021 2022: 379 complaints 2022 379 2023: 228 complaints 2023 2024: 77 complaints 2024 2025: 53 complaints 2025 2026: 7 complaints 2026

2022: 379 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19812
19821
19834
198410
198520
198627
198734
198853
198985
199057
199133
199239
199341
199494
199594
199681
19971
19982
19992
2021228
2022379
2023228
202477
202553
20267

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Visibility/wiper

17% · 65 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Wipers in slow and fast speeds seam to go to intermediate on their own, the only way to get them back into full wipe mode is to go back and forth between slow and fast speeds!

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-01-03

Engine

14% · 52 reports
CRASHFIRE

Service brakes

11% · 42 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

Not exactly sure how it started to happen.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-02

Also filed under Electrical system

Flat Towing 2021 Ford Bronco with 2.7 V6 engine. After connecting my Bronco to the motorhome and putting it in the tow mode the following will occur.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-03

Power train

11% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission.

Electrical system

10% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing adas.

CRASHFIRE

Safety timeline

23 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2022Complaint volume 379 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2022-06-28Latches/locks/linkages22V411000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain four-door 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The passenger-side rear door may be opened from inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the passenger-side child safety locks door child safety lock and latch, and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2022.

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    2022-07-18Visibility22V451000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C12.

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    2022-12-23Back over prevention22V825000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems and 8-inch screen displays. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended.

    Remedy: The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 25, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2023-01-20Air bags22V928000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The right or left side impact sensors may not be properly secured to the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the side impact sensor attachments and repair, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2023-03-31Steering23V155000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Wildtrak and 2022 Bronco Raptor vehicles. Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock-up.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023.

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    2023-04-25Power train23V070000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.

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    2023-07-21Equipment23V379000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will mail a new TREAD label to install over the existing label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the new label installed, free of charge.

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    2023-09-29Seat belts23V358000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door body style. The first-row seat belt latch plates may be difficult to access from their stowed position.

    Remedy: Dealers will add a sliding clip latch stop to the driver and front passenger seat belts, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 14, 2023.

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    2023-09-29Engineering analysisClosed 2024-10-31 Loss of Motive Power
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    2023-10-26Back over prevention23V165000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously remedied under recall 22V-825.

    Remedy: The SYNC module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2024-07-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2025-09-19 Low-pressure fuel pump failure
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    2025-06-18Back over prevention25V312000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-825.

    Remedy: Dealers will update SYNC module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C14.

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    2025-07-03Engine and engine cooling24V635000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine.

    Remedy: Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.

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    2025-08-15Suspension25V025000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S01.

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    2025-10-08Back over prevention25V315000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus,...

    Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.

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    2025-10-08Back over prevention25V273000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco vehicles. The 360-degree view camera may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.

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    2026-01-28Back over prevention25V888000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V165.

    Remedy: Dealer will update the SYNC module software ,free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C72.

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    2026-04-13Back over prevention26V124000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.

    Remedy: The APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2026-04-28Seats25V721000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB5.

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    2026-07-20Electrical system, engine26V468000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning August 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S55.

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    Date not on fileEquipment25V685000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge.

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline25V455000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge.

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    Date not on fileStructure26V403000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed August 10, 2026.

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    Date not on fileStructure26V299000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the hard top as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed May 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026.

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    Date not on filePower train26V236000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Bronco vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026.

Buy-smart checklist

2022 Ford Bronco — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility/wiper: 65 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 52 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 42 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 25V685000 · Equipment
  • Recall 25V455000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 26V403000 · Structure
  • Recall 26V299000 · Structure
  • Recall 26V236000 · Power train
  • Recall 22V411000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 22V451000 · Visibility
  • Recall 22V825000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 22V928000 · Air bags
  • Recall 23V155000 · Steering
  • Recall 23V070000 · Power train
  • Recall 23V379000 · Equipment
  • Recall 23V358000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 23V165000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V312000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 24V635000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 25V025000 · Suspension
  • Recall 25V315000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V273000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V888000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 26V124000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 25V721000 · Seats
  • Recall 26V468000 · Electrical system, engine

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FAQ

Is the 2022 Ford Bronco reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Ford Bronco is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Bronco?
The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Bronco have?
23 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.