2022 Ford Bronco Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 386 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 2022 Ford Bronco, 2% of the 386 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2022 Ford Bronco has two active recalls for low pressure fuel pump failure and front seat height-adjust pivot bolt and link replacement with no available remedies. This vehicle has gone thru numerous recalls which I believe this poses a safety and financial hardship.”
NHTSA complaint #11696357, filed 2025-10“On delivery at Ramp Ford of my MY 22 BRONCO I inspected the accessories bags for roof and door storage on board bags and retention safety harness on April 15,2022 at 3:15pm. I found the two targa roof bags (option $699) on board, however no safety retention harness was on board at delivery. Call dealer next day for safety harness and her said on board door bags were deleted as a dealer installed option, but nothing about the safety harness at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #11474671, filed 2022-07“Front passenger seatbelt buckle will not engage the latch plate. Vehicle was inspected by dealer after customer complaint. Dealer informed customer that seatbelt buckles were all inspected and working normally. This issue is still occurring on intermittent basis. Was told by dealer that it would not accept a video showing the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11494257, filed 2022-11“Rear Middle Seatbelt extremely difficult to access. It is a different seatbelt than rear passenger and rear driver so seatbelt extenders are not available or do not work. Seatbelt sits to low for access for passengers, especially children in car seats.”
NHTSA complaint #11540477, filed 2023-08“The seat belt stem on the buckle receiver has corroded and snapped. This is on the Black Diamond trim package with marine grade upholstered seats, weatherproof electrical switches and buttons in the interior and drain plugs on the floor boards from factory. The metal stem of the seat belt receiver is bolted to the body of the truck, encased in rubber and has corroded and snapped in half. Ford motor co. has denied the bumper to bumper warranty on this part, stating that moisture exposure is evident . …”
NHTSA complaint #11643416, filed 2025-02Related recalls
- 23V358000May 18, 2023Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco vehicles built with the 5-Door body style. The first-row seat belt latch plates may be…Covers: Ford Bronco 2021–2023
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2023 | 7 | 3% |
| 2022 | 8 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 3 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2022 Ford Bronco
75 complaintsFuel system
70 complaintsEngine
52 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsBody and structure
28 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
24 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsSeats
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Ford Bronco
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology