Traeger Pro 22
Deepest owner record — 572 sq in · 450°F · no WiFi · 7-year body warranty
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- Three parts add up to the score: what owners rate it, how often it fails them, and whether a credentialed tester backed it.
- Bands: Exceptional 8.5 and up, Excellent 7.5, Very good 6.5, Good 5.5, Fair 4, Poor below 4. Every score is dated.
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Very good
Very good is 6.5 to 7.4.
See why it scored 7.0
Contender in the Lightweight division — Traeger Westwood vs Pro 22 vs Pit Boss 850 FB2 vs Brisk It Zelos-450: The Lightweight Pellet Grill Showdown (2026)
Sold and shipped by Amazon · 30-day refund / replacement · read 2026-10-30
Specs
| Model | TFB57PZB |
| Max temp | 450°F |
| Cook area | 572 sq in |
| Main grate | 418 sq in |
| Hopper | 18 lb |
| WiFi app | No |
| Owner rating | 4.5★ / 2,486 |
| Electronics warranty | 3 years controller; 1 year fan and auger motor (body 7) |
| Warranty | 7 years body, legs and hopper cover (rust-through); 3 years controller, grates and wheels; 1 year fan, auger motor, igniter, sensors and meat probe; authorized seller only; parts only, labor and freight at the owner's expense |
Pros
- Tested hands-on: AmazingRibs cooked on it for 14 hours and gave it a Gold Medal for performance and value
- The deepest owner record in this fight: 2,486 Amazon ratings on its own listing, not pooled with other models
- 7-year body warranty when bought from an authorized seller; sold and shipped by Amazon
- Simple dial controller with two probe jacks and one probe included
Cons
- Traeger lists it under Legacy Grills: it is the first-generation Pro, available only at retailers, and its WiFi Pro 575 costs more
- 450°F maximum (AmazingRibs read its dial as stepped to about 400°F), so it will not sear
- No WiFi or app
- The fan and auger motor carry only 1 year of Traeger's warranty, and its critical reviews cluster on controllers, auger jams and temperature drift
- The 7-year body term applies to grills made after October 2021; an older unit falls under Traeger's 3-year warranty
Controllers and parts that fail or drift — error codes and shutdowns, auger jams, temperatures 60 to 90 degrees off — and owners say Traeger support was slow to fix it.
7 of the 10 newest written critical reviews (of 260, read 2026-10-30) describe a controller, auger or temperature failure · critical reviews read 2026-10-30
“I bought this several years ago for my husband another than in the winter, he’s using this weekly and almost daily. Such a great smoker/grill for not only long-smoked food like briskets or ribs but also is very versatile for quick dinner items too like steaks and wings! It’s very durable and has been a staple for our household.”— Sophie, Amazon · Verified owner
Pro review “It’s an attractive price point and a well-made product. I’m giving it a Gold Medal for performance and value.”— Bill McGrath, AmazingRibs
FAQ
Who is the Traeger Pro 22 for?
You want the longest owner record in this fight — 4.5★ across 2,486 Amazon ratings and an AmazingRibs Gold Medal — and you don't need an app. Traeger now lists it as a legacy model; it tops out at 450°F and will not sear.
What do owners say about the Traeger Pro 22?
4.5★ across 2,486 owner ratings (Amazon, read 2026-10-30 · global base). What owners complain about: Controllers and parts that fail or drift — error codes and shutdowns, auger jams, temperatures 60 to 90 degrees off — and owners say Traeger support was slow to fix it.
Who sells the Traeger Pro 22 on Amazon, and can it be returned?
Sold and shipped by Amazon, when we read the listing on 2026-10-30. Amazon's returns line read: 30-day refund / replacement. Sellers and return terms can change, so check both on the listing before you buy.
What is the warranty on the Traeger Pro 22?
7 years body, legs and hopper cover (rust-through); 3 years controller, grates and wheels; 1 year fan, auger motor, igniter, sensors and meat probe; authorized seller only; parts only, labor and freight at the owner's expense
Does the Traeger Pro 22 warranty still apply if I buy it on Amazon?
Traeger answers that in its own warranty document, which we read on 2026-09-11: Traeger's warranty is only available if you purchased from an Authorized Seller We quote the maker rather than deciding your case — read the document before you buy if the warranty is why you are buying.
Record
- — Re-read: 4.5 across 2,486, $549.99, still #1 on Amazon's Combination Grill-Smokers best-seller list. Its reviews include Canadian buyers, so the rating is now labelled as pooled across marketplaces.
- — Added in the Lightweight pellet grill fight on Brad's ruling, after the rival-scan field scan found it #1 in Amazon's Combination Grill-Smokers best sellers (4.5 across 2,485, $549.99) and on no roster. Traeger lists it as a legacy model.
Warranty — and what changes if you buy it on Amazon
7 years body, legs and hopper cover (rust-through); 3 years controller, grates and wheels; 1 year fan, auger motor, igniter, sensors and meat probe; authorized seller only; parts only, labor and freight at the owner's expense · you are buying this on Amazon
Traeger's warranty is only available if you purchased from an Authorized Seller
Traeger’s own warranty document · read
Read it yourself: Traeger warranty document · we read it . Terms change without announcement, so treat this as a dated snapshot. How warranty works by buy path →
✓ Safety: no active recall — No active CPSC recall for the Pro 22 (checked 2026-10-30). Traeger's two recalls are other products: #18230 (2018) covers the Scout and Ranger portables, and #24061 (2023) the Flatrock propane griddle. As with any grill, run it outdoors with clearance from walls and keep the firepot and grease cleaned out.
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Data last verified: 2026-10-30. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.