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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2022 Ford Bronco recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
23
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
381
Latest campaign
Jul 20, 2026

Recall summary by component23

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Back over prevention7Mar 3, 2026
Structure2Jun 24, 2026
Power train2Apr 14, 2026
Equipment2Oct 10, 2025
Engine1Jul 20, 2026
Seats1Oct 23, 2025
Fuel system, gasoline1Jul 7, 2025
Suspension1Jan 17, 2025
Engine and engine cooling1Aug 23, 2024
Seat belts1May 18, 2023
Steering1Mar 8, 2023
Air bags1Dec 14, 2022
Visibility1Jun 24, 2022
Latches/locks/linkages1Jun 10, 2022

Safety recalls23

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
2Fixable over the air
Jul 20, 2026Latest campaign
Jul 20, 202626V468000

Engine

A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V468000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V468000 · Jul 20, 2026
Jun 24, 202626V403000

Structure: body

A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V403000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
Risk
A detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V403000 · Jun 24, 2026
May 12, 202626V299000

Structure: body roof and pillars

A detached section of roof can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V299000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A detached section of roof can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. 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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V299000 · May 12, 2026
Apr 14, 202626V236000

Power train: automatic transmission

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V236000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V236000 · Apr 14, 2026
Mar 3, 202626V124000

Back over prevention: software

A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V124000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. 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.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V124000 · Mar 3, 2026
Dec 18, 202525V888000

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V888000
What's wrong
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."
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.
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 30, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V888000 · Dec 18, 2025
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component381

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
381Complaints filed
6Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
4Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Visibility/wiper6517101
Engine5214120
Unknown or other4211112
Service brakes4211100
Power train4010000
Electrical system3910110
Fuel/propulsion system369020
Fuel system339000
Gasoline339000
Suspension277000
Structure257001
Back over prevention246100
Steering144100
Seats113000
Forward collision avoidance113100

14 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Steering

    “Steering assembly failure-Ford service garage diagnosed on 10/13/26. (lower steering shaft and seal). Vehicle was previously seen at the same garage on 10/2/26 and they were unable to reproduce the problem.”

    Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770855
  • Fuel system

    “The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available.”

    Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770777
  • Unknown or other

    “Cracking, delamination on top. Leaking near the front windshield when raining. Have saw recalls for these issues on certain models.”

    Filed 10/03/2026 · ODI 11768665

Other Ford Bronco model years

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2022 Ford Bronco recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Bronco have?

NHTSA lists 23 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford Bronco. The most recent, 26V468000 (reported July 20, 2026), concerns engine. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2022 Ford Bronco recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 7 campaigns. Others: structure (2), power train (2), equipment (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Ford Bronco?

Visibility/wiper is the most-reported component, named in 65 complaints out of 381 filed with NHTSA (17%). Across all complaints, owners reported 6 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Ford Bronco?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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