2022–2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Exterior Lighting Recall 23V418000 (Ford 23S30)
NHTSA recall 23V418000 (Ford recall 23S30) covers about 16,375 2022–2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Jun 9, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V418000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Exterior lighting
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.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Oct 9, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Ford recall number 23S30
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V418000 as 23S30. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "23S30 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 Lightning Bev | 2022–2023 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Jun 9, 2023
- Owner notification
- Oct 9, 2023
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
Check your VIN for 23V418000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 23V418000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V418000 or 23S30). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V418000?
NHTSA recall 23V418000 (Ford recall 23S30) covers about 16,375 2022–2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Jun 9, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022-2023 F-150 BEV vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V418000?
NHTSA's record for 23V418000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other driver's that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 23V418000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 23V418000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge." NHTSA lists Oct 9, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Ford recall number for 23V418000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 23S30. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (23S30) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V418000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V418000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
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