Lightning Emotors Recalls & Complaints by Model
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint across 10 Lightning Emotors models, filed by Lightning eMotors Inc.. Pick a model, then a year.
4
safety recalls
1
owner complaints
10
models in NHTSA data
Most-complained-about Lightning Emotors models
All Lightning Emotors models
| Model | Years | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| FE4 | 2021–2022 | 2 | 0 |
| FE4-129 | 2019–2021 | 1 | 0 |
| FE4-86 | 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| Ford E-450 | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| FT3 | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| FT3-120 | 2022–2023 | 1 | 0 |
| FT3-40 | 2021–2022 | 1 | 0 |
| FT3-43 | 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| FT3-80 | 2021–2023 | 1 | 0 |
| FT3-86 | 2019–2022 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.