The 2022 Ford Bronco has a elevated safety risk profile with 13 recall campaigns and 313 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

313

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V4110002022-10-06

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain four-door 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The passenger-side rear door may be opened from inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.

A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child occupant.

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22V8250002022-03-11

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles equipped with rearview camera systems and 8-inch screen displays. 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."

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.

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22V9280002022-14-12

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The right or left side impact sensors may not be properly secured to the vehicle.

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.

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23V1550002023-08-03

STEERING

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Bronco Wildtrak and 2022 Bronco Raptor vehicles. Internal damage to the steering gear may require increased steering effort or cause the steering wheel to lock-up.

A steering wheel that locks-up can result in a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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23V1650002023-10-03

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 remedied under recall 22V-825. 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."

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.

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23V3580002023-18-05

SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door body style. The first-row seat belt latch plates may be difficult to access from their stowed position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Difficulty accessing the seat belt latches may result in occupants not wearing their seat belts, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

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25V0250002025-17-01

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external reservoir.

An external reservoir that detaches from a vehicle can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V2730002025-14-05

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco vehicles. The 360-degree view camera may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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25V3120002025-09-05

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 repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-825. 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."

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.

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25V7210002025-23-10

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.

A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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25V8880002025-18-12

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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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.

View at NHTSA

26V1240002026-03-03

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.

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

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26V2360002026-14-04

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.

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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 313 owners have filed complaints about the 2022 Ford Bronco. VISIBILITY/WIPER issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Visibility/wiper62

02Service Brakes20

03Unknown Or Other19

04Engine18

05Power Train17

313 total across 1 model years (2022–2022)Full data at NHTSA.gov

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Ford Bronco Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2022 Ford Bronco trims

15–26mpg combined

15-25city

16-28hwy

$1,700-$2,900/yr

Across 14 configurations, the 2022 Ford Bronco returns 15–26 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Bronco Sport 4WD - Automatic 8-spd

26mpg

1.5L 3-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

25 city28 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Bronco Sport 4WD - Automatic (S8)

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

21 city26 hwy~$1,900/yr5/10 Average

Bronco 4WD - Automatic (S10)

20mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

20 city21 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Bronco 4WD - Manual 7-spd

20mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

20 city21 hwy~$2,200/yr4/10 Average

Bronco 4WD - Automatic (S10)

19mpg

2.7L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

19 city20 hwy~$2,300/yr4/10 Average

Bronco Black Diamond 4WD - Automatic (S10)

18mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

18 city18 hwy~$2,450/yr3/10 Poor

Bronco Black Diamond 4WD - Manual 7-spd

18mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

17 city19 hwy~$2,450/yr3/10 Poor

Bronco Sasquatch 4WD - Automatic (S10)

18mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

18 city17 hwy~$2,450/yr3/10 Poor

Bronco Sasquatch 4WD - Manual 7-spd

18mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

17 city18 hwy~$2,450/yr3/10 Poor

Bronco Badlands 4WD - Automatic (S10)

17mpg

2.7L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

17 city17 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Bronco Badlands 4WD - Automatic (S10)

17mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

17 city17 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Bronco Badlands 4WD - Manual 7-spd

17mpg

2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

16 city17 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Bronco Sasquatch 4WD - Automatic (S10)

17mpg

2.7L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

17 city17 hwy~$2,600/yr3/10 Poor

Bronco Raptor 4WD - Automatic (S10)

15mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

15 city16 hwy~$2,900/yr2/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Badlands Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2022 Ford Bronco Badlands

How does the Badlands compare to other Ford Bronco trims?

Every Ford Bronco trim targets a different buyer. The 2022 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2022 Ford Bronco Badlands?

The Badlands shares its core mechanicals with other Ford Bronco trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for visibility/wiper issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 13 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2022 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Ford Bronco Badlands?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Ford Bronco Badlands year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Ford Bronco overview compares all years side by side.

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