NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Ford Bronco Safety Ratings
The 2022 Ford Bronco scores 60 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Below Average), 23 recalls, and 343 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Ford Bronco earned a score of 60 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index, positioning it in the Below Average category. This assessment is significantly impacted by a 3 out of 5 star rollover rating. Furthermore, a defect record score of 0 out of 20, stemming from 22 distinct recall campaigns, weighs heavily on its overall safety evaluation. These factors warrant careful consideration from prospective buyers.
The 2022 Ford Bronco holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 60/100 and a 3-out-of-5-star NHTSA rollover rating, sourced from NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 135 SUVs from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Ford Bronco ranks 134 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 60 / 100 (Below Average) |
|---|---|
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 3 stars |
| Rollover risk | 25.6% |
| Recalls on file | 23 |
| Owner complaints | 343 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 134 of 135 SUVs tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Ford Bronco?
A 3-star rollover rating, accompanied by a 26 percent rollover risk, remains a persistent concern for the 2022 Ford Bronco. The model year achieved a NHTSA Safety Index score of 60/100 (Below Average), a 13-point increase from the 2021 model's 47/100 (Weak). This improvement is largely attributable to stronger crash-protection scores and a perfect 10/10 for standard crash-avoidance technology, with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all included as standard. However, the defect record sub-score of 0 out of 20 points significantly limits the overall Safety Index. Twenty-two recall campaigns mark a substantial defect count for a single model year. These recalls address structural body components, including the MIC hardtop and fender flares, a powertrain alignment issue, and two distinct backup-camera software problems. The agency has also received 343 unverified owner complaints, which include 6 alleged crashes and 4 alleged injuries. This data collectively indicates a model year that, while showing some progress in crash-test performance, still presents significant safety questions across several critical systems.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Ford Bronco perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Ford Bronco earned 4 out of 5 stars for frontal crash protection, the strongest individual result documented for the model year. Its rollover rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a 26 percent rollover risk, reflects a passing dynamic tip test. NHTSA did not publish ratings for overall or side crash protection for this vehicle.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16331
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Ford Bronco have any recalls?
Yes. The 2022 Ford Bronco carries 22 recall campaigns. Active campaigns cover fender flares that may detach from the body, MIC hardtop roof panels with structural concerns, a transmission-to-transfer-case misalignment in the powertrain, a backup-camera software fault in the Accessory Protocol Interface Module, and a separate backup-camera remedy tied to 8-inch SYNC screens. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the provided campaign data, but owners should verify current remedy status by VIN at NHTSA.gov.
ENGINE26V468000
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
Reported 2026-07-20
STRUCTURE:BODY26V403000
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.
Reported 2026-06-24
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS26V299000
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 thi
Reported 2026-05-12
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION26V236000
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, 202
Reported 2026-04-14
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE26V124000
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.
Reported 2026-03-03
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V888000
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.
Reported 2025-12-18
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS25V721000
Risk: A seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 28, 2025.
Reported 2025-10-23
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER25V685000
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters
Reported 2025-10-10
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP25V455000
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
Reported 2025-07-07
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V273000
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48. This recall expands previous recall number 23V-598.
Reported 2025-05-14
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V315000
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is avail
Reported 2025-05-09
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V312000
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: Dealers will update SYNC module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C14.
Reported 2025-05-09
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Ford Bronco?
NHTSA has received 343 unverified owner complaints for the 2022 Ford Bronco. Alleged problem areas include Visibility and Wipers (64 reports), Engine (46), Service Brakes (42), Power Train (38), and Electrical System (35). These are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects.
343 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Ford Bronco?
Shoppers considering the 2022 Ford Bronco must scrutinize its recall history. This model year accumulated 22 separate recall campaigns. Unresolved recalls transfer with the vehicle to new owners, who then bear the responsibility for completing the necessary remedies. Prospective buyers should verify through NHTSA.gov which of these campaigns remain open for any specific VIN before purchase.
- The 2022 model year carries 22 NHTSA recall campaigns, including active notices for MIC hardtop roof panels and fender flares that may detach, making VIN-specific recall verification essential before any used purchase.
- The defect record sub-score for this year is 0 out of 20, the lowest possible band, reflecting the weight of those 22 campaigns on the overall 60/100 Safety Index.
- NHTSA has not assigned an overall or side crash-test star rating to this vehicle; the only available ratings are 4 stars for frontal protection and 3 stars for rollover resistance with a 26 percent rollover risk.
- The 13-point Safety Index gain over the 2021 Bronco (47/100) is real but driven by crash-avoidance tech scoring and modest crash-protection improvement, not by a clean defect record.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Ford Bronco places
The 2022 Ford Bronco qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Ford Bronco safety questions
Was the 2022 Ford Bronco crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Ford Bronco, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 60 out of 100, placing it in the Below Average band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Ford Bronco crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Ford Bronco earned 4 out of 5 stars for frontal and 3 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 25.6%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Bronco have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 23 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Ford Bronco. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Ford Bronco?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 343 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Ford Bronco. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16331), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ford Bronco 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 134 of 135 in the SUV class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.