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2022 Ford Bronco Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 45 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Ford Bronco, 12% of its 376 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 23,500 miles. One crash and one fire are tied to this area, and no recalls are currently linked to it.

Electrical System complaints
45
12% of 376
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
23,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Headlights turn on by themselves after the vehicle has been parked for more than 30 minutes, with the headlight warning light illuminated.
  • Engine or battery area emits smoke and a sulfur odor, raising concern about fire.
  • Auxiliary switch wiring for the factory tow-prep option uses lower-gauge wires than the switch amperage calls for, according to one owner.
  • Backup camera stays on and will not turn off after shifting into 4L, reversing, then moving forward in a manual-transmission Bronco.
  • Wipers on the high setting slow down on their own during rain, which owners attribute to software limiting the wiper motor.

When 2022 Ford Bronco electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 2, 2022, latest Aug 29, 2026.

2022 Ford Bronco electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2022Jan 2023Oct 2023May 2024Feb 2025Oct 2025Apr 2026
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2026 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Ford Bronco

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Bronco model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202132 (14%)
  2. 202245 (12%)
  3. 202325 (11%)
  4. 202422 (30%)
  5. 202516 (31%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2022 Ford Bronco have?
NHTSA lists 45 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Bronco, which is 12% of all 376 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Bronco's electrical system?
No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 Bronco.
At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2022 Bronco is 23,500 miles.
Are the electrical issues dangerous?
NHTSA data ties one crash and one fire to Electrical System complaints on the 2022 Bronco, out of 45 total complaints in this area; no injuries are recorded.
How does the 2022 Bronco compare to other years for electrical complaints?
The 2022 Bronco has 45 electrical complaints (12% share), compared with 32 complaints (14% share) in 2021 and 25 complaints (11% share) in 2023.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.