2022 Ford Bronco problems: what to check before you buy
The 2022 Ford Bronco has 23 NHTSA recall campaigns to check, the newest filed in 2026, plus 373 owner complaints, the most of the two Bronco model years in our 2015–2022 collection, with the windshield wipers (65) and the engine (51) named most often. Before you buy one, run its VIN through NHTSA's free recall lookup; the $14.99 original ClearVIN PDF shows title brands, odometer readings, accident and auction records on file.
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See what the paid report includes →NHTSA lists 23 safety recalls for the 2022 Ford Bronco, alongside 373 owner complaints filed with the agency, most often about the windshield wipers. Eligible recall remedies are generally free through the manufacturer's approved repair process, even after the warranty ends; some software remedies are delivered remotely. Federal no-charge coverage has an age limit for vehicles first sold more than 15 years before the recall notice; manufacturers may cover older vehicles voluntarily. Check the specific VIN — a previous owner may already have had the work done.
Half of the 71 NHTSA owner complaints on the 2022 Ford Bronco that list mileage came after 25,000 miles (NHTSA complaints file of November 11, 2026). How many miles will a Ford Bronco last? →
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What to check before buying a used 2022 Bronco
Model-year data describes the production run, not the car in front of you: two cars of this model year can differ entirely, one with every recall repaired and the other with none. The counts below are from NHTSA data collected on 2026-09-15.
- Verify the 23 recall campaigns by VINCopy the 17-character VIN from the windshield or driver-door label, not from the listing, and run it through NHTSA's free recall lookup. It shows unrepaired recalls within its coverage and does not show completed repairs, so ask the seller for dated repair paperwork. The 8 campaigns listed below cover the engine, the body structure, the powertrain, the rear-view camera and more. 13 of the 23 were filed in 2025 or 2026 and have had the least time to be repaired.
- Test-drive for what Bronco owners report most65 of the 373 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the windshield wipers: on the drive, run the wipers at every speed and test the washers and defroster. Another 51 name the engine: start it cold, listen for knocking or ticking, watch for warning lights and smoke, and look for oil or coolant leaks. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not proven defects, but they show where to look.
- Check the title and odometer in the history reportRecall and complaint data describe the 2022 production run, not this car's past. The VIN decode here is free; the $14.99 original ClearVIN PDF lists title brands, odometer readings, accident and auction records on file for that VIN. Records vary by vehicle, and a missing record does not prove nothing happened.
- Book an independent pre-purchase inspectionHave a mechanic you choose inspect this Bronco before you buy, and ask them to look hardest at the windshield wipers, the engine and the brakes.
Is the 2022 Bronco a good car to buy used?
NHTSA's records cannot rate one used 2022 Ford Bronco; they can show how this model year compares with the other Bronco years in this site's 2015–2022 NHTSA collection. The 2022 has 373 owner complaints on file, the most of the two Bronco model years in this site's 2015–2022 NHTSA collection (2021–2022). The median of the Bronco years with enough complaints to compare is 299. Its 23 recall campaigns are the most of any Bronco year in the 2015–2022 collection. These counts track how many were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they rank years within the Bronco, not build quality; whether one 2022 Bronco is a good buy depends on its own history and condition.
Which 2015–2022 Bronco years have the most complaints?
Among the two Bronco model years in this site's 2015–2022 NHTSA collection, the 2022 has the most owner complaints, 373. Older and better-selling years have had more time and more owners to file reports.
| Model year | Owner complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 225 | 20 |
| 2022 (this page) | 373 | 23 |
2022 Ford Bronco recalls and reported problems at a glance
What owners report most
These are the vehicle systems named most often in complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Bronco. A complaint is an unverified owner report: it does not establish a defect, and a high count can simply reflect a popular model. Use it to decide where an inspection should look hardest.
| Vehicle system | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 65 |
| Engine | 51 |
| Unknown Or Other | 41 |
| Service Brakes | 40 |
| Electrical System | 39 |
| Power Train | 39 |
Recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford Bronco
Each campaign below is an official NHTSA record. An eligible remedy is generally free through the manufacturer’s approved process, which may be an authorized service visit or remote software update. Federal no-charge coverage has a 15-year first-sale limit measured at the recall notice; manufacturers may cover older vehicles voluntarily. A campaign covers a production range. Check the VIN for open recalls within NHTSA’s coverage; confirm applicability and completed repairs with the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
| Campaign | Component | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 26V468000 | ENGINE | 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. |
| 26V403000 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle. |
| 26V299000 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 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. |
| 26V236000 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 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. |
| 26V124000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 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. |
| 25V888000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 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 fa… |
| 25V721000 | SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 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. |
| 25V685000 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER | 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 … |
NHTSA records 23 campaigns in total for this model year; the 8 most recent are listed above. Run the VIN through NHTSA’s free lookup for open recalls within its coverage, not a complete recall history.
What this data cannot tell you
- A complete recall or repair history for one vehicle. NHTSA’s VIN lookup covers unrepaired recalls within its scope; confirm missing campaigns and completed work with the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
- Whether a complaint is accurate. NHTSA publishes owner reports without verifying them.
- How reliable the model is overall: complaint volume tracks how many vehicles were sold as much as how they hold up.
- Anything about title brands, accident history, odometer records, or liens on an individual vehicle.
Primary sources behind this page
Open the underlying public source and verify that its scope matches the question you are asking.
- Recalls Lookup by VINNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Vehicle recall remedy age limitNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall and complaint datasets: scope and API documentationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Vehicle Product Information Catalog (vPIC)National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V468000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V403000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V299000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V236000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 26V124000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V888000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V721000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V685000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V455000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V273000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V315000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V312000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V025000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 24V635000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 23V379000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 23V358000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 23V165000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 23V155000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 23V070000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 22V928000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 22V825000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 22V451000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 22V411000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Approved NMVTIS Data Providers — checked October 26, 2026U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
The 2026-09-15 data collection queried these NHTSA model names for 2022 Ford: BRONCO. Records appearing under more than one name are counted once. The documentation explains the collection endpoints; a campaign link opens its official record across all affected vehicles, not the recall status of a specific VIN.
2022 Ford Bronco questions
What should I check before buying a used 2022 Ford Bronco?
Check the 23 NHTSA recall campaigns against the car's VIN with NHTSA's free lookup and ask for dated repair paperwork. Owners name the windshield wipers and the engine most often in 373 complaints; those are unverified reports, not proven defects, but they show what to test on the drive. Recall data says nothing about this car's past: the $14.99 original ClearVIN PDF lists title brands, odometer readings, accident and auction records on file for the VIN. Finish with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Bronco have?
NHTSA lists 23 safety recalls covering the 2022 Ford Bronco as of 2026-09-15. Whether a specific vehicle is affected — and whether the repair was already done — depends on its VIN.
What are the most common 2022 Ford Bronco problems?
Owners most often report problems with the windshield wipers, the engine and the brakes to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports and do not establish a defect, but they show where to focus an inspection.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Generally, yes for eligible vehicles, even after the warranty ends. Federal law limits the required no-charge remedy when a vehicle was first sold more than 15 years before the recall notice; a manufacturer may still cover an older vehicle voluntarily. Check the VIN with the manufacturer for the approved remedy, which may be a dealer visit or a remote software update.
Can I check recalls on a specific 2022 Ford Bronco VIN?
Yes. NHTSA's free VIN lookup reports unrepaired recalls within its coverage. It excludes completed repairs and can omit some recent recalls, older campaigns and vehicles outside its coverage. A zero result is not a complete recall or repair history. Ask the seller or manufacturer for dated repair documentation.