CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Ford Bronco has 23 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 386 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (65 reports).
2022 Ford Bronco recalls
Wiring Can Short Circuit and Cause Engine Fire
Certain Ford Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles from model years 2021 through 2026 have an engine compartment wiring harness that may become damaged and short circuit.
Fender Flares May Detach, Creating a Road Hazard
Certain 2022 through 2026 Ford Bronco vehicles may have fender flares that are not properly secured.
Roof Panel Can Detach, Creating Road Hazard
Some hardtop roof panels on these vehicles may have been built improperly, allowing sections of the outer roof panel to separate and detach from the vehicle while driving.
Bronco Transmission Could Lose Drive Power or Roll Away
The transmission-to-transfer case joint in certain Ford Bronco vehicles may be misaligned because a previous repair was not performed correctly.
Rearview Camera May Go Blank, Raising Crash Risk
Some Ford Bronco and Edge vehicles may have an Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) that can overheat and shut down.
Rearview Camera May Stay On After Reversing, Distracting Drivers
Some vehicles had their 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall.
Loose Front Seat Bolt Could Fail to Restrain Occupants in a Crash
Some front seats may have a loose or dislodged height-adjust pivot bolt in the seat frame.
Engine Block Heater May Crack and Cause Fire Risk
The engine block heater can crack and develop a coolant leak.
Fuel pump can fail, causing engine stall while driving
The low-pressure fuel pump in certain vehicles may fail, which can cause the engine to stall while you are driving.
Rearview camera may not show image in reverse
The 360-degree view camera on certain vehicles may fail to display a rear image when the vehicle is put in reverse.
Rearview camera image can stay on after reversing, distracting driver
Some Ford Bronco vehicles from 2021 and 2022 have 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens that were repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall.
Rearview Camera May Freeze or Go Blank in Reverse
A software error in the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) can cause the rearview camera image to lag, freeze, or fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Rear shocks may corrode and detach, creating crash risk
The rear shock absorbers on certain 2021-2024 Ford Bronco vehicles may corrode and fail, which can cause the external reservoir to detach from the vehicle.
Engine Valves May Break, Causing Loss of Drive Power
Certain 2021-2022 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine may have engine intake valves that break while driving.
Incorrect Tire Load Label Can Lead to Overloading and Crash Risk
The Tire and Loading Information label on certain Ford Bronco, Super Duty F-250, and Ranger vehicles lists an incorrect load carrying capacity.
Front seat belt buckles may be hard to reach
The first-row seat belt latch plates on some vehicles may be difficult to reach from their stowed position.
Rearview Camera May Stay On After Reversing, Distracting Driver
Some vehicles have an infotainment system in which the rearview camera image may keep displaying after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse.
Steering Can Lock Up, Risking Loss of Control
Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock up.
Transmission May Not Lock in Park, Risking Rollaway
A loose bolt inside the automatic transmission may keep the transmission from engaging the park gear, even though the gear shifter may show that the vehicle is in PARK.
Side Airbag Sensors May Not Be Secured, Risking Misdeployment
Side impact sensors on the right or left side of some vehicles may not be properly secured to the vehicle.
Rear camera image can stay on screen after reversing
The rearview camera image may remain displayed on the 8-inch screen after the vehicle has been shifted out of reverse.
Windshield May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Certain 2022 Ford Bronco and Ranger vehicles may have a windshield that was not properly bonded to the body.
Rear Door Child Lock May Fail, Letting Kids Open Door
Certain four-door 2021-2022 Ford Bronco vehicles may have a passenger-side rear door that can be opened from inside the vehicle even when the child safety lock is switched to the "ON" position.
Most common 2022 Ford Bronco problems
Problem areas named in the 386 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 65 |
| Engine | 52 |
| Unknown Or Other | 42 |
| Service Brakes | 40 |
| Power Train | 40 |
| Electrical System | 40 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 36 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 34 |
| Structure | 28 |
| Suspension | 28 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V025000 (Suspension), 25V721000 (Seats), and NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V468000 (Engine, Electrical System); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
The Hardtop on the back is starting to crack and I am afraid that a delamination may cause parts of the top to start flying off causing a road hazard.
The vehicle is a 2022 Ford Bronco two-door with a hardtop roof that was previously replaced under a recall due to a defected hardtop roof. After the replacement, I notice stress cracks and delamination around the rear side windows on both sides of the vehicle, including the top and bottom corners, with visible bubbling and separation of the roof material near those window edges. In addition, while driving, there is increased wind noise coming from the roof area, particularly around the T-top panels, which suggests they may not be sealing properly to the main roof. This appears to affect the integrity of the roof system and could be a safety concern if it worsens. I am not aware of a curren
Broncos hard top is cracking and starting to delaminate which could easily cause an accident if this happens dealer said it was out of the 3 year period even though itâs garage kept and still under 26,000 miles ! Feel this should be a recall and addressed being as itâs still happening on new broncos
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). Upon contacting the dealer and the manufacturer recently, the contact was informed that the recall repair was previously completed. The contact stated that the vehicle was never serviced for the recall, and the failure remained present, causing the vehicle to lose power and to stall while driving. The failure mileage was 8,000.
2022 Ford Bronco safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford Bronco 2DR SUV 4WD | Not rated | n/a | n/a | 3 (25.6% rollover risk) |
| 2022 Ford Bronco 4DR SUV 4WD | Not rated | 4 | n/a | 3 (25.6% rollover risk) |
2022 Ford Bronco questions
Does the 2022 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 23 safety recalls for the 2022 Ford Bronco: Wiring Can Short Circuit and Cause Engine Fire; Fender Flares May Detach, Creating a Road Hazard; Roof Panel Can Detach, Creating Road Hazard; Bronco Transmission Could Lose Drive Power or Roll Away; Rearview Camera May Go Blank, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Bronco?
Based on 386 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility/Wiper (65), Engine (52), Unknown Or Other (42).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Ford Bronco has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.