NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV Safety Ratings
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV scores 83 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 9 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
A score of 83 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index places the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV squarely in our "Strong" safety band. This assessment is supported by its five-star overall crash rating from NHTSA, along with a perfect score in avoidance technology. However, the nine recall campaigns issued for this model year introduce a notable qualifier to its safety profile.
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 83 out of 100 and an NHTSA overall crash-test rating of five out of five stars, according to federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV ranks 72 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 83 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 12.7% |
| Recalls on file | 9 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 72 of 90 Sedans tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?
The 2022 model year marks the F-150 Lightning BEV's debut year on the MotorCaliber index, so no prior-year Safety Index exists for comparison. The vehicle opens at 83 out of 100 in the Strong band, built on a crash-protection subscore of 61 out of 70, a maximum avoidance-tech subscore of 10 out of 10, and a defect-record subscore of 12 out of 20. That last figure is the clearest drag on the index: nine recall campaigns have been issued against this model year, touching the park pawl in the powertrain, exterior lighting, tire pressure monitoring, electronic stability control, and the traction battery junction box. Several of those campaigns are remediation recalls, meaning earlier repair attempts were found to be incorrect, which adds a layer of concern for owners who believed their trucks were already fixed. The zero-complaint count is notable for a first-year electric truck, though the absence of complaints does not confirm the absence of issues. The five-star overall NHTSA crash score and perfect avoidance-tech score give this year a genuinely strong safety foundation; the recall volume is the factor that keeps the index from reaching the top tier.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV perform in crash tests?
The 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV earned an overall safety rating of five out of five stars from NHTSA. While its side protection also received a five-star rating, frontal and rollover protection each came in at four out of five stars. The measured rollover risk was 13 percent, though the dynamic tip-test resulted in No Tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16348
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV have any recalls?
Nine recall campaigns cover this model year. Key components include the powertrain park pawl, exterior lighting, tire pressure monitoring systems on trucks repaired under a prior campaign, and electronic stability control units previously repaired incorrectly under recall 23V801. One campaign addresses the traction battery junction box. Buyers should verify remedy completion by VIN before purchase.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL25V863000
Risk: A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.
Reported 2025-12-12
EXTERIOR LIGHTING25V731000
Risk: Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2025-10-24
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS25V340000
Risk: Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C20.
Reported 2025-05-23
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)25V313000
Risk: Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C15.
Reported 2025-05-09
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY25V272000
Risk: Electrical arcing increases the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the busbar fasteners and replace any damaged components as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S11. This recall expands previous recall number 24V-144.
Reported 2025-04-23
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY25V131000
Risk: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to only charge their vehicles to a maximum of 80% battery capacity until the repair has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high voltage battery array as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
Reported 2025-02-28
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)23V801000
Risk: Failure to reset the ESC to active may result in the driver unknowingly operating the vehicle without electronic stability control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C38.
Reported 2023-11-28
EXTERIOR LIGHTING23V418000
Risk: Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2023-06-09
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS22V453000
Risk: Low tire pressure can lead to poor vehicle handling and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2022-06-24
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths have been alleged. There are no top complaint components to report. All NHTSA complaint data represents unverified consumer allegations and not established facts.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?
Nine recall campaigns have been issued for the 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV, a significant number for a single model year. For any potential owner, verifying the completion of all recall repairs via NHTSA's VIN lookup tool is a critical step, particularly given that some campaigns address incorrectly performed prior remediations.
- The 2022 F-150 Lightning BEV carries nine NHTSA recall campaigns, several of which are remediation recalls correcting faulty prior repairs to the electronic stability control system and exterior lighting.
- The park pawl recall covers 2022 through 2026 Lightning BEV units, meaning this debut model year is included in one of the broadest and most safety-critical campaigns on record for this truck.
- NHTSA recorded zero owner complaints for this model year, an unusually clean complaint file for a first-year electric pickup, though all complaint data would represent unverified allegations regardless.
- The defect-record subscore of 12 out of 20 is the single largest source of index drag, directly reflecting the nine recall campaigns and distinguishing this year's safety profile from what a lower recall count would otherwise support.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV places
The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV safety questions
Was the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 83 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 12.7%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 9 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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Rivals in Sedan (2022)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16348), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 72 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.