2022-2023 Ford Bronco Sport Lighting Control Module Recall (22V686)
Ford Motor Company · 86,050 vehicles · Reported September 14, 2022
Ford Motor Company is recalling 86,050 2022-2023 Ford Bronco Sport; 2022 Ford F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V686 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V686000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 22C22 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | September 14, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 Ford Bronco Sport; 2022 Ford F-150 |
| Units affected | 86,050 |
| Component | Exterior Lighting > Lighting Control Module |
| Safety risk | Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Ford Bronco Sport in recall 22V686?
The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022 F-150 vehicles. The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 Bronco Sport with recall 22V686?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Flickering parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Bronco Sport shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the lighting control module, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V686?
Recall 22V686 covers 86,050 vehicles: 2022-2023 Ford Bronco Sport; 2022 Ford F-150.
NHTSA lists 86,050 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Ford | Bronco Sport |
| 2022 | Ford | F-150 |
What is the fix for the Bronco Sport lighting control module recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the LED Driver module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C22.
When was recall 22V686 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 22V686 to NHTSA on September 14, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 29, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 14, 2022 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V686000. |
| March 29, 2023 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 49 months ago. If your Bronco Sport was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Bronco Sport is part of recall 22V686?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V686 is open on your Bronco Sport, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V686000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Bronco Sport owners do about recall 22V686?
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 22V686000 applies to your Bronco Sport.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any lighting control module symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- 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 Sport owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 1,110 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 88 of them about the lighting and visibility.
Since recall 22V686 was reported on September 14, 2022, owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility on these vehicles. 4 of them (5%) 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 lighting and visibility and were received on or after September 14, 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 lighting and visibility issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 1,110 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 88 of them involve the lighting and visibility. 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 F-150: 594 complaints in total, 80 about the lighting and visibility
- 2022 Ford Bronco Sport: 358 complaints in total, 7 about the lighting and visibility
- 2023 Ford Bronco Sport: 158 complaints in total, 1 about the lighting and visibility
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front low-beam headlights and fog lights turn off and on independently. Additionally, after turning the vehicle off, the fog lights continued flickering off and on. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.
2022 Ford F-150 owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11637944, filed January 23, 2025
The rear tail light bar and back up light has moisture in it. It no longer works, the back up light also does not work. This is a known defect and there is a recall for this issue on many Ford Lightning pickups. For some reason my truck is not included in the recall.
2022 Ford F-150 owner, MN, NHTSA complaint 11659667, filed May 8, 2025
The passenger side rear tail light assembly (with built in blind spot unit) has noticeable condensation in the unit. This has intermittently caused a hyper blink situation with use of hazards and directionals, as well as causing the lamp assembly to not function at all creating a lighting and safety hazard.
2022 Ford F-150 owner, NH, NHTSA complaint 11660055, filed May 9, 2025
Can recall 22V686 make my Bronco Sport 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.
Owners often ask whether this lighting control module recall means their Bronco Sport qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
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 22V686
Did the recall 22V686 fix work?
Since recall 22V686 was reported on September 14, 2022, owners have filed 86 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility on these vehicles. 4 of them (5%) 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 March 29, 2023.
Is the 22V686000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Bronco Sport is part of recall 22V686000?
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 22V686000 (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.