Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Recalls

NHTSA has issued 15 safety recalls for the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV, covering model years 2022 through 2026. Electrical system faults account for 4 of them, more than any other part of the vehicle. The 2023 model year has the most, with 11 separate campaigns against it. The largest single recall covered 272,645 vehicles. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2025.

Total recalls: 15
Model years affected: 5
Most recalled part: Electrical system
Latest recall: 2025

Ford F-150 Lightning BEV recalls by model year

How many campaigns were issued against each model year. One recall often covers several years at once, so these add up to more than the 15 total.

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All Ford F-150 Lightning BEV recalls

Each entry is an official NHTSA campaign, shown with the defect, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them, newest first.

25V863000Power trainReported December 12, 2025

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL

Model years affected: 2022–2026

The problem

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."

What can happen

A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 272,645
Maker's recall no.: 25C69
Owners notified: February 3, 2026
Safety standard: FMVSS 114

Read campaign 25V863000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

25V731000Exterior lightingReported October 24, 2025

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Model years affected: 2022–2023

The problem

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.

What can happen

Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 14,843
Maker's recall no.: 25SB6
Owners notified: June 3, 2026

Read campaign 25V731000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

25V438000BrakeReported June 27, 2025

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Model years affected: 2025

The problem

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.

What can happen

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 5
Maker's recall no.: 25S71
Owners notified: July 15, 2025

Read campaign 25V438000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

25V340000TireReported May 23, 2025

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Model years affected: 2022

The problem

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."

What can happen

Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 197
Maker's recall no.: 25C20
Owners notified: June 27, 2025
Safety standard: FMVSS 138

Read campaign 25V340000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

25V341000SuspensionReported May 23, 2025

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Model years affected: 2024–2025

The problem

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.

What can happen

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 29,501
Maker's recall no.: 24S76
Owners notified: June 6, 2025

Read campaign 25V341000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

25V313000Reported May 9, 2025

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Model years affected: 2022–2023

The problem

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."

What can happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 6
Maker's recall no.: 25C15
Owners notified: June 18, 2025
Safety standard: FMVSS 126

Read campaign 25V313000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

25V272000Electrical systemReported April 23, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Model years affected: 2022–2023

The problem

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.

What can happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 3
Maker's recall no.: 24S11
Owners notified: May 21, 2025

Read campaign 25V272000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

25V131000Electrical systemReported February 28, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Model years affected: 2022–2024

The problem

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.

What can happen

A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 950
Maker's recall no.: 25S18
Owners notified: June 27, 2025

Read campaign 25V131000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

24V949000SuspensionReported December 19, 2024

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Model years affected: 2023–2024

The problem

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.

What can happen

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle steering and control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 11,922
Maker's recall no.: 24S76
Owners notified: February 10, 2025

Read campaign 24V949000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

24V144000Electrical systemReported February 23, 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Model years affected: 2023

The problem

What can happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 216
Maker's recall no.: 24S11
Owners notified: March 22, 2024

Read campaign 24V144000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

23V801000Reported November 28, 2023

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Model years affected: 2022–2023

The problem

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."

What can happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 5,118
Maker's recall no.: 23C38
Owners notified: December 21, 2023
Safety standard: FMVSS 126

Read campaign 23V801000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

23V688000VisibilityReported October 13, 2023

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

Model years affected: 2023

The problem

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."

What can happen

An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 931
Maker's recall no.: 23C32
Owners notified: January 3, 2024
Safety standard: FMVSS 103

Read campaign 23V688000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

23V418000Exterior lightingReported June 9, 2023

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Model years affected: 2022–2023

The problem

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.

What can happen

Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 16,375
Maker's recall no.: 23S30
Owners notified: October 9, 2023

Read campaign 23V418000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

23V168000Electrical systemReported March 15, 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Model years affected: 2023

The problem

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.

What can happen

A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 18
Maker's recall no.: 23S15
Owners notified: March 31, 2023

Read campaign 23V168000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

22V453000TireReported June 24, 2022

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Model years affected: 2022

The problem

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."

What can happen

Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles affected: 2,666
Maker's recall no.: 22C15
Owners notified: July 20, 2022
Safety standard: FMVSS 138

Read campaign 22V453000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

What to do if your Ford F-150 Lightning BEV is on this list

A recall listed here applies to a range of vehicles, not to every car of that model year. Manufacturers narrow it down by build date and VIN, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check the VIN. You can do that free on NHTSA's recall lookup, or by calling any franchised dealer for that brand with your VIN in hand.

Recall repairs are free. Under federal law the manufacturer has to fix a safety defect at no charge, and there is no mileage limit and no expiry on that obligation for vehicles under 15 years old. A dealer cannot charge you for the parts, the labour, or the diagnosis on a recall repair, and you do not need to have bought the car there. If a dealer asks you to pay, that is worth escalating to the manufacturer's customer line, which is listed in the remedy text of each recall above.

Recalls do not block a title transfer or registration in any state. You can legally buy, sell, or register a car with an open recall, and sellers are generally not required to fix one first. That said, an open recall is worth raising before money changes hands, especially one with a do-not-drive advisory. If you are buying, run the VIN before you hand over the payment; if you are selling, telling the buyer about an open recall costs you nothing and avoids a dispute later.

Ford F-150 Lightning BEV recall questions

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

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV across model years 2022 to 2026. That count covers recalls filed from 2010 onward. Not every campaign applies to every car of that model year, because manufacturers limit recalls by build date and VIN.

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

The 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV carries the most, with 11 recall campaigns. A high count does not automatically mean a worse car: a single supplier fault can trigger a recall across an entire production run, and manufacturers that report problems quickly tend to show more campaigns.

Are Ford F-150 Lightning BEV recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair a safety recall at no cost, including parts and labour, on vehicles under 15 years old. There is no mileage limit, and you do not have to be the original owner or have bought the car from that dealer.

Can I sell or register a Ford F-150 Lightning BEV with an open recall?

Yes. An open recall does not stop a title transfer or registration in any state, and private sellers are generally not required to repair one first. Dealers face stricter rules on some safety recalls. If you are buying, check the VIN before you pay; the repair is free, but you want to know what you are taking on.

Other Ford recalls

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Where this data comes from

Every recall on this page is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. We pull the full recall file from NHTSA and reproduce the campaign number, defect description, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them. NHTSA data is in the public domain.

Source:: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA data as of:: July 18, 2026
Coverage:: Recalls from 2010 onward

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-18 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Independent resource · Not legal advice

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