2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV problems & reliability
88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV, alongside 9 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 33 | 38% |
| Exterior Lighting → | 32 | 36% |
| Power Train → | 13 | 15% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 10 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 10 | 11% |
| Unknown OR Other | 8 | 9% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 6% |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 5% |
| Equipment | 3 | 3% |
| Visibility | 3 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The forward dash instrument panel is completely out. Unable to see miles per hour, charge settings, odometer, cruise control etc. Completely blank.”
Electrical System · filed Jul 20, 2026
“Component Failed & Inspection Status: The front-left upper and lower control arms, ball joints, wheel hub assembly, steering knuckle, and front axle shaft have failed. Severe environmental corrosion has completely seized and fused the steering knuckle inside the wheel hub. All original failed components are currently…”
Steering · filed Jun 3, 2026
“Vehicle: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro VIN: [XXX] This vehicle is subject to a fire-related battery recall issued by Ford Motor Company. The vehicle has been at an authorized Ford dealership (West Herr, New York) since December 26 for recall repair. As of today, it has been out of service for 53 days. The dealership…”
Unknown OR Other · filed Feb 17, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
106 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV. The 10 most recent:
Some 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit a reduced distance to empty (DTE) projection, a high voltage battery pack state of charge (SOC) that drops from 100% to less than 90% within 60 seconds of being…
SSM 55032 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026
Customer Satisfaction Program 26B09 Certain 2022-2023 Model Year F150 Lightning Equipped with Intelligent Backup Power Feature Update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM), Gateway Module (GWM) and Telematics…
26B09 · Other · issued Jul 6, 2026
Quality improvements include: -Privacy robustness updates -Restores the Auto Hold toggle in the controls menu
SYNC-26.2.8.3 F-150Lightn · Over The Air · issued Jun 12, 2026
26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function
ITRM-26.B04 F-150 Lightni · Over The Air · issued Jun 12, 2026
Quality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory monitoring -Enhanced charge data monitoring
ECG-26.2.11.4.1 F-150 BEV · Over The Air · issued May 26, 2026
Quality improvements include: - Telematics Control Unit update to enhance connected features
TCU-26.2.11.3 F-150 BEV · Over The Air · issued May 19, 2026
Certain 2022-2023 Model Year F-150 Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) Equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost Engine Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming/Catalytic Converter Replacement
24E04 · Emissions · issued May 5, 2026
Quality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory monitoring -Enhanced charge data monitoring
ECG-26.2.11.4 F-150Lightn · Over The Air · issued May 4, 2026
"26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function"
OBCC-AS.AU F-150BEV · Over The Air · issued Mar 13, 2026
"25S49 Recall Remedy: -Infotainment software update to address frozen screens"
SYNC-25.1.7.10.1 F-150BEV · Over The Air · issued Feb 6, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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