KnownCarProblems2022 Ford Bronco Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 381 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Bronco, most often about the visibility and wipers (20% of complaints, typically around 22,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Bronco model year since 2000 and has 23 recalls.
Most common 2022 Ford Bronco problems
Visibility and wipers
75 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 22,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield, windshield wiper/washer, power window devices and controls.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that when the front driver's and passenger's door glass were rolled down, the contact noticed a rattling sound. In addition, the front passenger's side door glass was off tract and independently released and rolled down. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she became aware of a crack at the very beginning of the windshield on the passenger's side. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact to reach out to the manufacturer because he believed that the…
Fuel system
69 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 31,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The contact…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was almost struck by another vehicle due to the hesitation of vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA…
Engine
53 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 38,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that there was low compression in cylinder #3. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
Brakes
42 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that with the cruise control activated, the brake pedal failed to respond as needed with the "check brake system" message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact was forced to disengage the cruise control or depress the brake pedal to the floorboard.…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while reversing and attempting to accelerate, the brakes activated erroneously, and the vehicle stopped unintendedly. The contact also stated that at 68 degrees fahrenheit or under, the vehicle failed to properly shift gears as intended. No warning lights…
Other or unspecified
42 complaints · 11%Transmission
40 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 16,500 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while stopped, the contact noticed that the vehicle would not move after it had gotten towed. The wrench and service engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on an incline, the vehicle unintendedly rolled backward. The steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number…
Electrical
39 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: adas.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the âpowertrain malfunction - reduced power faultâ message was displayed and flickered on and off. The contact that the battery was losing the charge. The contact stated that the battery was at 70% charge. The contact…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(r), and occasionally while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the cross-traffic alert icon illuminated, and the message "cross traffic alert function not available" was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Suspension
27 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v025000 (suspension); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal metal-on-metal sound coming from the vehicle. In addition, the contact was hauling a trailer during the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that parts were not…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Ford Bronco recalls
Electrical: front underhood
Risk: A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. This is a phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2026 bronco raptor notified owners on 7/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2021-2025 bronco raptor vehicle will notify owners on or about 8/14/2026. Phase 3 will include 2021-2026 bronco will notify owners on or about 9/1/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed august 5, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s55. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on july 23, 2026.
Full defect summary
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.
Body and structure: body
Risk: A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 1, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s47. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning august 7, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Body and structure: roof and pillars
Risk: A detached section of roof can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s32. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on may 12, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 bronco vehicles. The 3-door and 5-door molded-in-color (mic) hardtop roof panels may have been manufactured improperly, which can allow sections of the outer roof panel to separate and detach from the vehicle.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: Excessive wear of the transmission and transfer case splines may result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the transmission to transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 9, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s26. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on april 15, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 bronco vehicles. The transmission to transfer case joint may be misaligned due to an incorrectly performed previous repair, which could lead to wear of the transmission output shaft splines and transfer case input splines.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Ford's number for this recall is 26s09. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on march 5, 2026.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning january 30, 2026.
Full defect summary
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. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning october 28, 2025.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: engine block heater
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed december 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated september 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25sa4. Vehicle identification
Full defect summary
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. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed july 27, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s75.
Full defect summary
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. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. This recall expands previous recall number 23v-598.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (apim) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on june 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on october 8, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s49.
Full defect summary
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, 2022-2024 navigator, and 2023-2024 corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Suspension: shock absorber
Risk: An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.
Equipment: labels
Risk: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed july 21, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23c18.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 bronco, 2023 super duty f-250, and 2019-2023 ranger vehicles. The tire and loading information (tread) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Seat belts: critical fasteners
Risk: Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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. Owner letters informing owners that parts are available were mailed on october 2, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23c16.
Full defect summary
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Ford's number for this recall is 23c05.
Full defect summary
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. The rearview camera image may still be displayed after a backing event has ended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Steering
Risk: A steering wheel that locks-up can result in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s09.
Full defect summary
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.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 f-150, mustang, explorer, bronco, and 2023 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "park."
Air bags: side impact
Risk: An improperly secured side impact sensor may cause the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or not to deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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. Ford's number for this recall is 22s77.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Ford's number for this recall is 22c27.
Full defect summary
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Visibility and wipers: windshield
Risk: A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 212, "windshield mounting."
Doors and locks: lock
Risk: A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child occupant.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22s44.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Low-pressure fuel pump failure
Summary
On july 29, 2024, the oï¬ce of defects investigation (odi) opened pe24019 to investigate complaints of low-pressure fuel pump failures in my 2021 ford bronco vehicles. Some consumers reported that the failure occurred without warning while driving, resulting in a complete loss of motive power with no ability to restart the engine. Ford determined that several other vehicle models contain low-pressure fuel pumps substantially similar to the 2021 ford bronco, including the 2022-2023 ford bronco, 2018-2023 ford f-150, 2022-2023 ford expedition, 2019-2023 lincoln navigator, 2020-2023 ford f-250-f-550, 2024 ford super duty chassis cab, 2024-2025 ford ranger, 2020-2023 ford explorer, 2020-2023 li
Loss of motive power
Summary
On july 22, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) granted a defect petition (dp22001) and opened a preliminary evaluation (pe22007) to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (my) 2021 ford bronco vehicles equipped with 2.7l ecoboost engines. Complainants were reporting sudden engine failure while driving resulting in a loss of motive power, often without the ability to restart. During pe22007, the cause of engine failure and loss of motive power in the subject vehicles was determined to be intake valve fracture, and the full scope of vehicles affected by the subject defect was identified as all my 2021-2022 ford and lincoln models equipped with either the 2.7
Questions about the 2022 Ford Bronco
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Bronco?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (75 complaints, typically around 22,000 miles); fuel system (69 complaints, typically around 31,000 miles); engine (53 complaints, typically around 38,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Bronco have?
- 23 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 20, 2026 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Ford Bronco?
- It is the most complained-about Bronco model year since 2000, with 381 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.