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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 20 combined MPG · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 21 combined MPG · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2022 Ford Bronco

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2022 Ford Bronco

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2021 Ford Bronco

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Bronco needs more recall homework, Bronco has more complaint activity, Bronco has more severity reports and Bronco has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2022 Ford Bronco 2021 Ford Bronco Difference
Total recalls 21 19 Bronco has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 328 211 Bronco has 117 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 6 / 2 / 3 / 0 5 / 3 / 6 / 0 Bronco has 3 more severity reports
Defect investigations 5 6 Bronco has 1 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 377 453 Bronco has 76 more communications
Recall completion reports 89 83 Bronco has 6 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 18 12 Bronco has 6 more software notices
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint May 28, 2026 May 30, 2026 Bronco has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Visibility Wiper
  • Service Brakes
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Engine
  • Suspension
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 20 combined MPG 21 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $3,000 $2,850 Bronco about $150 less
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2022 Ford Bronco

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had visibility wiper and service brakes repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 Ford Bronco

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and suspension repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Ford Bronco

  • Visibility Wiper: cameras, glass, wipers, defrost, mirrors
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2021 Ford Bronco

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Suspension: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

Learn what a VIN check can and cannot show