2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Tire Pressure Monitor Recall (22V453)

Recall 22V453 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev in recall 22V453?

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 BEV vehicles equipped with 20" or 22" all season tires. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not illuminate as intended, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Is it safe to drive a 2022 F-150 Lightning Bev with recall 22V453?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your F-150 Lightning Bev shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the pressure monitoring and regulating systems, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 22V453?

Recall 22V453 covers 2,666 vehicles: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev.

NHTSA lists 2,666 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the F-150 Lightning Bev tire pressure monitor recall?

Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.

The body control module (BCM) software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 20, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C15.

When was recall 22V453 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 22V453 to NHTSA on June 24, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 20, 2022.

This recall was filed 52 months ago. If your F-150 Lightning Bev was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my F-150 Lightning Bev is part of recall 22V453?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V453 is open on your F-150 Lightning Bev, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022 F-150 Lightning Bev vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should F-150 Lightning Bev owners do about recall 22V453?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V453000 applies to your F-150 Lightning Bev.
2. Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the pressure monitoring and regulating systems happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are F-150 Lightning Bev owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the suspension, wheels and tires have been filed since recall 22V453 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 91 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: 91 complaints in total, 2 about the suspension, wheels and tires

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V453000 (Tire). The contact stated that while checking the tire pressure, the tires were 35 PSI lower than normal. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev owner, WV, NHTSA complaint 11498356, filed December 21, 2022

Can recall 22V453 make my F-150 Lightning Bev a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this pressure monitoring and regulating systems recall means their F-150 Lightning Bev qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Suspension, wheel and tire defects can affect handling and control. Clunks, pulling and vibration that return after a repair point to a defect that has not been fixed.

Because the remedy is an over-the-air update, there may be no repair order unless you take the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev in. If the symptom continues after the update, get it documented at the dealer so it counts.

California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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