How common are wiper problems on the 2022 Ford Bronco?

NHTSA lists 75 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Bronco, which is 20% of the 376 total complaints filed for that model year.

What exactly goes wrong with the 2022 Bronco wipers?

Owners describe wipers set to continuous low or high speed working normally for a short time, then automatically dropping into a slow, intermittent pattern, forcing drivers to toggle the switch to restore normal speed.

Is there a recall for 2022 Bronco visibility issues?

Yes, recall 22V451000 covers 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles for a windshield that may not have been properly bonded, which could let it detach in a crash; dealers reinstall the windshield free of charge.

At what mileage do these wiper problems usually show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 22,000 miles for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2022 Bronco, though some owners reported the issue as early as 500 miles.

Did the wiper issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2022 Bronco, with no fires reported.

2022 Ford Bronco Visibility & Wipers Problems

Visibility & Wipers complaints account for 75 of 376 total 2022 Ford Bronco complaints (20%). The dominant issue is wipers self-slowing or shifting to intermittent mode during continuous operation, with median mileage at failure of 22,000 miles. A related recall, 22V451000, addresses a separate windshield-bonding defect.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 75; 20% of 376
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 22,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Wipers set to continuous low or high speed run normally for roughly 30 to 90 seconds, then automatically slow down or shift into an intermittent pattern, cutting visibility in rain or snow.
Owners must toggle the wiper switch between settings (e.g., low to high and back) repeatedly to restore full wiping speed after it degrades.
Some drivers report the slowdown happens suddenly during heavy downpours, with wipers going from fastest speed to barely moving with little warning.
At least one owner linked the wiper malfunction to a crash while driving in reduced visibility conditions.
Owners describe the problem as present from very low mileage, with one report occurring at 500 miles.
Several owners attribute the issue to the vehicle's software or 'Smart Wiper' programming rather than a mechanical part failure.

When 2022 Ford Bronco visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 30, 2022, latest Aug 26, 2026.

75 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Feb 2023 (21).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2022 Ford Bronco

NHTSA 22V451000Jun 24, 2022Visibility & Wipers63,294 vehicles
Visibility:windshield
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk: A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 18, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C12.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Bronco model year

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

202117 (7%)
202275 (20%)
202395 (42%)
20245 (7%)
20253 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are wiper problems on the 2022 Ford Bronco?: NHTSA lists 75 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Bronco, which is 20% of the 376 total complaints filed for that model year.
What exactly goes wrong with the 2022 Bronco wipers?: Owners describe wipers set to continuous low or high speed working normally for a short time, then automatically dropping into a slow, intermittent pattern, forcing drivers to toggle the switch to restore normal speed.
Is there a recall for 2022 Bronco visibility issues?: Yes, recall 22V451000 covers 2022 Bronco and Ranger vehicles for a windshield that may not have been properly bonded, which could let it detach in a crash; dealers reinstall the windshield free of charge.
At what mileage do these wiper problems usually show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 22,000 miles for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2022 Bronco, though some owners reported the issue as early as 500 miles.
Did the wiper issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 1 crash and 1 injury linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2022 Bronco, with no fires reported.