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Ford F-150 Lightning BEV recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns and 238 owner complaints for the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV, covering model years 2022 to 2026. The 2023 model year drew the most complaints (109), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 15 recall campaigns on file
  • 238 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 5 model years with data (2022–2026)
  • most complaints: 2023 (109 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (108 complaints)
  • latest recall 25V863000 (reported Dec 12, 2025)
  • 21 complaints reporting a crash (8.8%)
  • 4 complaints reporting a fire (1.7%)
  • 6 complaints reporting an injury (2.5%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Ford F-150 Lightning BEV complaints by model year

4 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2023 model year has the most complaints: 109 of 238, or 45.8%. Next come 2022 (91) and 2024 (30). The fewest are for 2025, with 8 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Ford F-150 Lightning BEV owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2022–2025Column chart of 238 complaints across 4 model years. The highest is 2023 with 109. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2022: 91 complaints9120222023: 109 complaints10920232024: 30 complaints3020242025: 8 complaints82025
Ford F-150 Lightning BEV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Ford F-150 Lightning BEV complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2022914020
20231098230
2024305100
202584110
All model years23821460

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Ford F-150 Lightning BEV components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 108 complaints (45.4% of all 238), followed by Exterior Lighting (60) and Power Train (36).

Components named most often in Ford F-150 Lightning BEV complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Ford F-150 Lightning BEV complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System10845.4%
Exterior Lighting6025.2%
Power Train3615.1%
Unknown or Other3414.3%
Vehicle Speed Control3313.9%
Forward Collision Avoidance2711.3%
Service Brakes2510.5%
Fuel/Propulsion System114.6%
Back Over Prevention93.8%
Visibility/Wiper72.9%
Steering62.5%
Engine52.1%
Lane Departure41.7%
Air Bags31.3%
Equipment31.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Ford F-150 Lightning BEV recalls

15 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name F-150 Lightning BEV, newest first. The 15 campaigns cover model years 2022 to 2026. The 2023 model year appears in the most campaigns (11).

  • 15 recall campaigns
  • 2 over-the-air remedies
Ford F-150 Lightning BEV recall campaigns covering each model year
2022: 9 campaigns2023: 11 campaigns2024: 4 campaigns2025: 3 campaigns2026: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 25V863000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Internal › Park Pawl

    Model years 2022–2026

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

    Consequence:
    A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  2. NHTSA campaign 25V731000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting

    Model years 2022–2023

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V418. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.

    Consequence:
    Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the rear lightbar and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2025.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  3. NHTSA campaign 25V438000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Model year 2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front brake jounce hose bracket screws may loosen and detach, which can allow the jounce hose to contact the tire and result in a brake fluid leak.

    Consequence:
    A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the front brake hose and replace both brake jounce hose bracket screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S71.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  4. NHTSA campaign 25V341000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint

    Model years 2024–2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

    Consequence:
    A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V949.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  5. NHTSA campaign 25V340000

    Reported

    Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems

    Model year 2022

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles equipped with 20" or 22" all season tires that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-453. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

    Consequence:
    Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C20.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  6. NHTSA campaign 25V313000

    Reported

    Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

    Model years 2022–2023

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V801. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

    Consequence:
    Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C15.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  7. NHTSA campaign 25V272000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model years 2022–2023

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.

    Consequence:
    Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-144.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  8. NHTSA campaign 25V131000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model years 2022–2024

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning battery electric vehicles. A manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit.

    Consequence:
    A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high voltage battery array as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  9. NHTSA campaign 24V949000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint

    Model years 2023–2024

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front upper control arm ball joint nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the front upper control arm to detach from the knuckle assembly.

    Consequence:
    A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the upper control arm ball joint nut, and replace the nut and/or knuckle assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S76.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  10. NHTSA campaign 24V144000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model year 2023

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The fasteners that secure the junction box bus bars inside the high-voltage battery pack may not have been tightened securely, which can cause electrical arcing at the busbars.

    Consequence:
    Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

Show 5 more recalls

  1. NHTSA campaign 23V801000

    Reported

    Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

    Model years 2022–2023 · Over-the-air fix

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles. The SYNC software may fail to activate the electronic stability control (ESC) system at the beginning of each ignition cycle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

    Consequence:
    Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C38.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  2. NHTSA campaign 23V688000

    Reported

    Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System › Windshield › Electrical Heating Element

    Model year 2023

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The electronic cabin coolant heater module may be missing a solder joint, which can cause intermittent or no cabin heat and result in an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."

    Consequence:
    An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the electronic cabin coolant heater, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C32.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  3. NHTSA campaign 23V418000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting

    Model years 2022–2023

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 BEV vehicles. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.

    Consequence:
    Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S30.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  4. NHTSA campaign 23V168000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

    Model year 2023

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. The high-voltage battery pack may experience an electrical short-circuit when the battery is fully charged or near fully charged.

    Consequence:
    A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S15.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

  5. NHTSA campaign 22V453000

    Reported

    Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems

    Model year 2022 · Over-the-air fix

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 BEV vehicles equipped with 20" or 22" all season tires. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

    Consequence:
    Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    The body control module (BCM) software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C15.

    Filed by Ford Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Ford F-150 Lightning BEV questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV have?

NHTSA lists 15 vehicle recall campaigns for the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV, covering model years 2022 to 2026. The most recent, 25V863000, was reported on December 12, 2025 and is filed under “Power train”. The 2023 model year is covered by the most campaigns (11).

Which Ford F-150 Lightning BEV model year has the most complaints?

The 2023 model year, with 109 of the 238 complaints in NHTSA’s file (45.8%). The next are 2022 (91) and 2024 (30). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Ford F-150 Lightning BEV complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 108 complaints, or 45.4% of all 238. Exterior Lighting (60) and Power Train (36) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Ford dealer.

How many Ford F-150 Lightning BEV complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 238 complaints, 21 report a crash, 4 a fire, 6 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Ford models

8 models · most complaints first

The Ford models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Ford VIN decoder with every Ford model page, WMI code and VIN note.

  • Ford F-150 1995–2027 · 158 recalls · 35,790 complaints
  • Ford Explorer 1995–2027 · 131 recalls · 31,089 complaints
  • Ford Escape 2000–2026 · 95 recalls · 27,343 complaints
  • Ford Fusion 2006–2020 · 46 recalls · 22,383 complaints
  • Ford Focus 1999–2018 · 36 recalls · 22,086 complaints
  • Ford Windstar 1995–2005 · 33 recalls · 14,108 complaints
  • Ford Edge 2004–2024 · 43 recalls · 14,009 complaints
  • Ford Taurus 1995–2019 · 52 recalls · 12,702 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.