2022 Ford Bronco Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/12/2026

40Service Brakes complaints

11.6%Of all 345 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

VISIBILITY/WIPER64 · 18.6%

ENGINE46 · 13.3%

SERVICE BRAKES40 · 11.6%

Unspecified / other39 · 11.3%

POWER TRAIN37 · 10.7%

Share of the 345 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Ford Bronco overview page.

What owners report

“BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. BRAKE PEDAL GOT HARD WHEN DEPRESSING. BRAKE PEDAL THEN WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WENT TO THE LOCAL FORD…”NHTSA complaint 11507709 — filed 02/16/2023

“During flat towing the EBB shuts down making the auxiliary brake ineffective, this a safety concern. Ford is aware of the situation, but has failed…”NHTSA complaint 11507100 — filed 02/13/2023

“Flat Towing 2022 Ford Bronco with 2.7 V6 engine. After connecting my Bronco to the motorhome and putting it in the tow mode the following…”NHTSA complaint 11502955 — filed 01/21/2023

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Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Ford Bronco have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Ford Bronco: 40 of 345 complaints on file (11.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Ford Bronco have in total?

345 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.