2022–2023 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Recall: Rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture…
NHTSA campaign 23V418000 · Exterior Lighting · filed Jun 9, 2023 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
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.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | F-150 Lightning BEV | 2022, 2023 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 23V418000 (manufacturer number 23S30). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.