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Model Year Problem Record

Ford F-150 Lightning BEV 2023 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

113Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
11Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
19Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System74 complaints

74 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting26 complaints

26 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 23V418000, 25V731000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems21 complaints

21 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 23V801000, 25V313000.

Power Train18 complaints

18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V863000.

Vehicle Speed Control17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V688000.

Engine3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V949000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

23V168000Reported March 15, 2023 - 18 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 18 vehicles across all affected models.

23V418000Reported June 9, 2023 - 16,375 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 16,375 vehicles across all affected models.

23V688000Reported October 13, 2023 - 931 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 931 vehicles across all affected models.

23V801000Reported November 28, 2023 - 5,118 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 5,118 vehicles across all affected models.

24V144000Reported February 23, 2024 - 216 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 216 vehicles across all affected models.

24V949000Reported December 19, 2024 - 11,922 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 11,922 vehicles across all affected models.

25V131000Reported February 28, 2025 - 950 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on February 28, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 950 vehicles across all affected models.

25V272000Reported April 23, 2025 - 3 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on April 23, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 3 vehicles across all affected models.

25V313000Reported May 9, 2025 - 6 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 6 vehicles across all affected models.

25V731000Reported October 24, 2025 - 14,843 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 14,843 vehicles across all affected models.

25V863000Reported December 12, 2025 - 272,645 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 12, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 272,645 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202313
202449
202527
202624
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.