2022 Ford Bronco Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 23 NHTSA recalls and 383 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2022 Ford Bronco
The 2022 Ford Bronco shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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23
NHTSA Recalls
23 recalls on record
383
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crash Reports
2 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2022 Ford Bronco (23)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Lock
A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child occupant.
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….
🔧 Visibility: Windshield
A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
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…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
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.
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…
🔧 Air Bags: Sensor: Side Impact
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.
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…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
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…
🔧 Steering
A steering wheel that locks-up can result in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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….
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
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.
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…
🔧 Seat Belts: Critical Fasteners
Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
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…
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
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…
🔧 Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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…
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Most Common Problems — 2022 Ford Bronco
Based on 383 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Ford Bronco — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2022 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2022 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2024, 2025, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2022 Ford Bronco
Is the 2022 Ford Bronco reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Ford Bronco has 23 recall campaigns and 383 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Bronco have?
The 2022 Ford Bronco has 23 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Bronco?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2022 Ford Bronco are: Visibility/wiper, Power Train, Electrical System, Fuel System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2022 Ford Bronco safe to buy?
The 2022 Ford Bronco has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 23 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford Bronco should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford Bronco are: 2024, 2025, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2022.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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