Ford F-150 Lightning recalls & complaint record (MY 2022–2026)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 10, 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 2 recall campaigns and 381 consumer complaints for the Ford F-150 Lightning (MY 2022–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Forward Collision Avoidance. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the F-150 Lightning costs to own.

Every Ford F-150 Lightning recall campaign, by year

All 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the F-150 Lightning (MY 2022–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Recall records are the manufacturer campaigns filed with NHTSA.Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

2023 — 2 campaigns

Visibility23V688000 · October 13, 2023 · about 931 vehicles
Risk: 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.
Electrical System23V168000 · March 15, 2023 · about 18 vehicles
Risk: A battery short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-voltage battery pack, free of charge.

Where the F-150 Lightning’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (2 campaigns total): Visibility (1), Electrical System (1).

Complaints by reported area (381 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Electrical System (113), Exterior Lighting (57), Forward Collision Avoidance (36), Power Train (34), Vehicle Speed Control (30), Service Brakes (21).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the F-150 Lightning (MY 2022–2026) include 37 crash reports, 6 fire reports, 9 injury reports and 0 reports of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. Counts here are from NHTSA’s complaint flat-file export, which lists this nameplate under records the model-lookup API omits.

Do recalls affect what the F-150 Lightning costs to own?

No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used F-150 Lightning harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: Ford F-150 Lightning Pro cost to own →.

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

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

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the Ford F-150 Lightning (MY 2022–2026). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious F-150 Lightning recall?

The largest by scale is campaign 23V688000 (October 13, 2023, Visibility), affecting about 931 vehicles: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy is free of charge.

How do I check if my F-150 Lightning has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the F-150 Lightning cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the F-150 Lightning cost to own.

About this data

All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the F-150 Lightning nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2022–2026).
A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.