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2022 Ford Bronco Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 68 fuel system complaints for the 2022 Ford Bronco, 18% of its 376 total complaints, the highest share of any Bronco model year. A related recall, campaign 25V455000, covers the low pressure fuel pump. Median mileage at failure is 32,500 miles.

Fuel System complaints
68
18% of 376
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
32,500 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle loses power or stalls suddenly while driving at various speeds, sometimes with no warning light.
  • Engine quits or won't restart after stopping at a light or idling, requiring towing to a dealer.
  • Fuel pump fails and is replaced, with some owners reporting repeat failures on more than one replacement pump.
  • Fuel leaks from under the front fender or near the top of the engine shortly after purchase.
  • Fuel pressure regulator or lean-limit warning messages appear through the vehicle's app before a stall.
  • Owners report parts for the fuel pump recall repair were not yet available at the dealer.

When 2022 Ford Bronco fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 3, 2022, latest Sep 17, 2026.

2022 Ford Bronco fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month9Sep 2022Sep 2024Apr 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026
68 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2026 (9).

Fuel System recalls for the 2022 Ford Bronco

  1. NHTSA 25V455000Jul 7, 2025Fuel System850,318 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

    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.

Fuel System complaints by Bronco model year

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

  1. 202129 (13%)
  2. 202268 (18%)
  3. 20234 (2%)
  4. 20242 (3%)
  5. 20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the fuel system a common problem on the 2022 Ford Bronco?
Yes. NHTSA records 68 fuel system complaints for the 2022 Bronco, 18% of all complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among Bronco years listed.
Does the 2022 Ford Bronco have a fuel system recall?
Yes. Campaign 25V455000 covers the low pressure fuel pump on 2021-2023 Bronco and other Ford models; the remedy is dealer replacement of the pump and a PCM update.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 32,500 miles at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2022 Bronco.
Are the fuel system failures dangerous?
NHTSA logs 2 fire reports tied to this complaint category for the 2022 Bronco, though no crashes or injuries are recorded.
How does the 2022 Bronco compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2022 model year has 68 fuel system complaints and an 18% share, compared to 29 complaints and 13% for 2021, and far fewer for 2023 (4), 2024 (2), and 2025 (1).

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.