2021-2022 Ford Bronco Door Lock Recall (22V411)
Ford Motor Company · 53,103 vehicles · Reported June 10, 2022
Ford Motor Company is recalling 53,103 2021-2022 Ford 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. A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child occupant. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V411 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V411000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 22S44 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 10, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Ford Bronco |
| Units affected | 53,103 |
| Component | Latches / Locks / Linkages > Doors > Lock |
| Safety risk | A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child occupant. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Ford Bronco in recall 22V411?
The passenger-side rear door may be opened from inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the "ON" position.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Bronco with recall 22V411?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child occupant.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A malfunctioning child safety lock increases the risk of injury to a child occupant.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the lock.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V411?
Recall 22V411 covers 53,103 vehicles: 2021-2022 Ford Bronco.
NHTSA lists 53,103 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Ford | Bronco |
What is the fix for the Bronco door lock recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect the passenger-side child safety locks door child safety lock and latch, and replace them, if necessary, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 22V411 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 22V411 to NHTSA on June 10, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 28, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 10, 2022 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V411000. |
| June 28, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 52 months ago. If your Bronco was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Bronco is part of recall 22V411?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V411 is open on your Bronco, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V411000 is open on your Bronco, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 22S44. You can also ask any Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Bronco owners do about recall 22V411?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V411000 applies to your Bronco.
- Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the lock happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Bronco owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 605 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 21 of them about the body, doors and seats.
Since recall 22V411 was reported on June 10, 2022, owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats on these vehicles. 2 of them (10%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the body, doors and seats and were received on or after June 10, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related body, doors and seats issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 605 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 21 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Ford Bronco: 376 complaints in total, 14 about the body, doors and seats
- 2021 Ford Bronco: 229 complaints in total, 7 about the body, doors and seats
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the removable hardtop was cracked. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the removable hardtop needed to be replaced.
2021 Ford Bronco owner, IL, NHTSA complaint 11648860, filed March 17, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated the rear translucent heavy plastic panel was loosened due to the breakdown of the plastic tabs used to secure the rear panel in place.
2021 Ford Bronco owner, OK, NHTSA complaint 11655838, filed April 21, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the rear window clips fractured, causing the window to detach and fall onto the roadway in traffic. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by the dealer and determined that the failure was the depillar clip.
2021 Ford Bronco owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11543374, filed September 8, 2023
Can recall 22V411 make my Bronco a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 22V411000 does not automatically make your Bronco a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Door latch, seat and body structure defects can affect safety in a crash and everyday use. If the recall repair does not solve the problem, the repeat visit is part of your record.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021-2022 Ford Bronco has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V411
Did the recall 22V411 fix work?
Since recall 22V411 was reported on June 10, 2022, owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the body, doors and seats on these vehicles. 2 of them (10%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed June 28, 2022.
Is the 22V411000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Bronco is part of recall 22V411000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V411000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.