Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Ford F-150 Lightning BEV model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports.
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Still collecting reports |
8 | 3 | Electrical system | — | — |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
30 | 4 | Unknown or other | — | — |
| 2022 | 92 | 9 | Electrical system | — | — |
| 2023 | 110 | 11 | Electrical system | — | — |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Ford F-150 Lightning BEV owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 110 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 92 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12,550 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Ford F-150 Lightning BEV recalls
- Vehicle Rollaway Risk/FMVSS 114 (2022–2026 model years; 272,645 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2025; 25V863000)
- Loss of Steering from Front Control Arm Separation (2024–2025 model years; 29,501 vehicles across all models; filed May 2025; 25V341000)
- Rear Lightbar May be Inoperative (2022–2023 model years; 16,375 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2023; 23V418000)
- Rear Lightbar May be Inoperative (2022–2023 model years; 14,843 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2025; 25V731000)
- Loss of Steering from Front Control Arm Separation (2023–2024 model years; 11,922 vehicles across all models; filed Dec 2024; 24V949000)
All 15 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV recall campaigns · Ford F-150 Lightning BEV problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Ford F-150 Lightning BEV years FAQ
Which Ford F-150 Lightning BEV year has the fewest complaints?
There are not enough settled model years to compare.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Ford F-150 Lightning BEV years to avoid?
There are not enough settled model years to compare.
What is the most common Ford F-150 Lightning BEV problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the electrical system (108 of 240 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV have?
NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns covering the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.