2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Lighting Recall (25V731)
Ford Motor Company · 14,843 vehicles · Reported October 24, 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling 14,843 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning 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. Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V731 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V731000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 25SB6 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | October 24, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev |
| Units affected | 14,843 |
| Component | Exterior Lighting |
| Safety risk | Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev in recall 25V731?
The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles previously repaired under recall number 23V418. The rear lightbar may have microcracks in the outer lens that allows moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning Bev with recall 25V731?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the exterior lighting.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V731?
Recall 25V731 covers 14,843 vehicles: 2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev.
NHTSA lists 14,843 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Ford | F-150 Lightning Bev |
What is the fix for the F-150 Lightning Bev lighting recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the rear lightbar and fasteners as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear lightbar and fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 29, 2025.
When was recall 25V731 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V731 to NHTSA on October 24, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 3, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| October 14, 2021 | First affected vehicle built (per Ford Motor Company's filing). |
| October 24, 2025 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V731000. |
| June 3, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 11 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 25V731?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V731 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 2022-2023 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 25V731?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V731000 applies to your F-150 Lightning Bev.
- Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the exterior lighting happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- 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 201 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 58 of them about the lighting and visibility.
Since recall 25V731 was reported on October 24, 2025, owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility on these vehicles. 4 of them (57%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the lighting and visibility and were received on or after October 24, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related lighting and visibility issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 201 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 58 of them involve the lighting and visibility. 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.
- 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: 110 complaints in total, 24 about the lighting and visibility
- 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: 91 complaints in total, 34 about the lighting and visibility
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The rear marker light that is on the tailgate of my Lariat has water in it and no longer works. this reduces the visability of the vehicle. There is a recal to repair this exact problem issued for my yr vehicle but not my specific vin.
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11637280, filed January 21, 2025
I’m on my 2nd rear tailgate light bar. The new one has moisture in it causing the backup lights to flicker becoming distracting when trying to backup in the dark or have other drivers realize I’m backing up.
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11645048, filed February 26, 2025
Moisture entered the rear light bar and caused the reverse / back-up lights to fail. Reverse / back-up lights do not work and thus do not illuminate the area behind the truck when backing up.
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11645063, filed February 26, 2025
Can recall 25V731 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 exterior lighting 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)).
Lighting and visibility defects, such as headlights that fail, wipers that stop or mirrors that do not work, reduce your ability to see and be seen. They are often electrical, and they often come back.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 23V418000.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the F-150 Lightning Bev went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
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.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V731
Did the recall 25V731 fix work?
Since recall 25V731 was reported on October 24, 2025, owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility on these vehicles. 4 of them (57%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed June 3, 2026.
Is the 25V731000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my F-150 Lightning Bev is part of recall 25V731000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
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.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V731000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.