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This page covers 22 recalls, 320 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Ford Bronco.
19–20 mpg combined
11.8–12.4 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
The dominant complaint pattern on the 2022 Ford Bronco centers on visibility and camera issues, which account for the largest share of reports by a wide margin. Owners most frequently describe the rearview camera displaying a blank or black screen when reversing, often with no warning and no immediate fix available at dealers due to parts shortages. The second cluster involves steering, where multiple owners report the steering becoming unusually stiff, and several note that a faulty steering rack appears to be the underlying hardware failure, when it acts up, it can also knock out driver-assist features like forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, and hill start assist all at once. Brake complaints, while fewer in number, include reports of the brake pedal losing normal assist and requiring significantly more force to slow the vehicle, sometimes accompanied by a brief dashboard warning that clears on its own.
320
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Ford Bronco has 22 recalls, the most serious involving drivetrain failures that can cause sudden loss of drive power or unexpected rollaway, and a steering gear defect on Wildtrak and Raptor trims that can lock the steering wheel entirely.
On the safety systems side, loose side impact sensors can cause airbags to fire without warning or fail in a crash, front seat frame bolts can come loose and prevent proper occupant restraint, and five-door models have seatbelt latches that may be hard to reach. The windshield may not be properly bonded and can separate in a crash, and the Molded-In-Color hardtop roof panels can shed sections onto the road.
Engine concerns include intake valves that can break on 2.7L and 3.0L EcoBoost models, a fuel pump that can stall the engine, and an engine block heater that can crack, leak coolant, and short circuit when plugged in, raising the risk of fire. Rear shock absorbers can corrode and drop their reservoir onto the road. The rear child safety lock on four-door models can fail to keep the door closed from inside.
Rearview camera problems appear across multiple recalls: images can linger after shifting out of reverse, fail to appear when backing up, or freeze entirely. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the lingering-image issue for some vehicles. There is also a tire load label that states incorrect weight capacity.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
The molded-in-color hardtop roof panels may have manufacturing defects that allow sections of the outer roof panel to separate and detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the hardtop and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The connection between the transmission and transfer case may be misaligned from a previous repair, causing the transmission output shaft splines and transfer case input splines to wear.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the transmission-to-transfer case joint and replace the transmission and transfer case if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The Accessory Protocol Interface Module may overheat and shut down, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the APIM software, or the update will be delivered over the air, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The rearview camera image remains on the screen after you finish backing up, instead of clearing when the backing event ends.
What the fix does
The dealer will update your SYNC infotainment system software at no cost to restore proper camera display function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The bolt that adjusts the front seat height may become loose or fall out, affecting seat stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat height-adjust pivot links and bolts, replacing them as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The engine block heater can crack and leak coolant. When plugged in, the leaked coolant may cause an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the block heater at no cost, or install a blanking plug and remove the heater cord.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, causing the engine to stall while driving.
What the fix does
Ford is developing a fix. A second letter with repair instructions will be mailed when available, expected in Q2 2026.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The 360-degree view camera may fail to show the rearview image when you put the vehicle in reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
What the fix does
The accessory protocol interface module software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The rearview camera image stays on the screen after you finish backing up, instead of clearing automatically as required.
What the fix does
Dealers will update your vehicle's SYNC module software at no cost to restore proper camera display behavior.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The rear shock absorbers can corrode and fail, causing the external reservoir to detach.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear shock absorbers at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Engine intake valves may break during driving, potentially causing the engine to fail and loss of driving power.
What the fix does
Dealers will test the engine and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The Tire and Loading Information label on your vehicle shows an incorrect weight limit, which could lead to overloading the vehicle.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you a replacement label to cover the old one, or you can visit a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have it installed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The first-row seat belt latch plates may be hard to reach when stored, which could prevent proper use of the seat belts in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a sliding clip latch stop on the driver and front passenger seat belts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The rearview camera image stays on the infotainment screen after you finish backing up, instead of disappearing when the backing event ends.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the SYNC module software at no cost, or the update will be sent over-the-air to your vehicle.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The steering gear may develop internal damage, requiring more effort to turn the steering wheel or causing it to lock up completely.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the steering gear at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A loose bolt in the automatic transmission may prevent the vehicle from actually engaging park gear, even though the gear shifter shows park position.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the transmission and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The right or left side impact sensor may not be securely attached to the vehicle, which could prevent it from functioning correctly in a side impact.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the side impact sensor attachments at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The rearview camera image stays on the screen after you finish backing up, instead of turning off as it should.
What the fix does
A software update to the SYNC module will be installed at a Ford dealer or delivered automatically over the air, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The windshield may not be properly attached to the vehicle frame. In a crash, the loosened glass could separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
A dealership will remove and reinstall the windshield. The front camera will be recalibrated if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The windshield may not be properly bonded to the vehicle body, which could cause it to detach during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The passenger-side rear door can be opened from inside the vehicle even when the child safety lock is turned on, which is designed to prevent this.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the passenger-side rear door child safety lock and latch assembly if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
