2022 Ford Bronco Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 35 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Ford Bronco, 9% of its 376 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 18,976. One injury was reported, no crashes or fires. Four related recalls cover fender flares, hardtop roof panels, seat pivot bolts, and rear door child locks.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 35
- 9% of 376
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 18,977 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Hardtop and soft-top roofs leak water or delaminate around rear windows and seams, sometimes near 40,000 miles.
- Wind noise and popping sounds come from the T-top or soft-top joint at highway speeds, causing ear pressure discomfort.
- Windshield pillar trim has separated from the vehicle while driving around 55 MPH.
- Front bumper has filled with water and required replacement even though the vehicle was parked.
- Soft-top stitching and seals have separated, raising concern about the top tearing away from the frame.
- Aftermarket tow bar hardware failed and detached, damaging the bumper and splash shield.
When 2022 Ford Bronco body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 1, 2022, latest Sep 6, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2022 Ford Bronco
- NHTSA 26V403000Jun 24, 2026Structure & Body36,046 vehicles
Structure:body
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
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.
- NHTSA 26V299000May 12, 2026Structure & Body16,200 vehicles
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco vehicles. The 3-door and 5-door Molded-In-Color (MIC) hardtop roof panels may have been manufactured improperly, which can allow sections of the outer roof panel to separate and detach from the vehicle.
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 this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 12, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V721000Oct 23, 2025Structure & Body163,256 vehicles
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.
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.
- NHTSA 22V411000Jun 10, 2022Structure & Body53,103 vehicles
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.
Risk: A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the passenger-side child safety locks door child safety lock and latch, and replace them, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S44.
Structure & Body complaints by Bronco model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 202113 (6%)
- 202235 (9%)
- 202316 (7%)
- 202414 (19%)
- 20255 (10%)
Frequently asked questions
- How common are structure and body problems on the 2022 Ford Bronco?
- NHTSA lists 35 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Bronco, which is 9% of its 376 total complaints, the highest share among 2021-2025 model years listed.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Ford Bronco related to structure and body issues?
- Yes. Four recalls apply: fender flares that can detach (26V403000), hardtop roof panels that can delaminate (26V299000), loose front seat pivot bolts (25V721000), and a rear door child safety lock issue (22V411000).
- At what mileage do 2022 Bronco structure and body problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2022 Bronco is 18,976 miles.
- Have structure and body problems caused crashes or injuries on the 2022 Bronco?
- NHTSA records zero crashes and zero fires tied to Structure & Body complaints on the 2022 Bronco, but one injury was reported.