2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-80 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-80. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-80
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
Lightning eMotors Inc. (Lightning eMotors) is recalling certain 2021-2022 FT3-40, 2021-2023 FT3-80, and 2022-2023 FT3-120 vehicles. The instrument cluster may not activate the "Brake," "Park," and "ABS" indicator warning lights during the light function check when the ignition is turned to the "on" (run) position. As such, these…
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 1, 2023. Owners may contact Lightning eMotors customer service at 1-970-744-7241.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-80. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Lightning Emotors FT3-80 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lightning Emotors FT3-80 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-80 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Lightning Emotors FT3-80 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Lightning Emotors FT3-80 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-80
How do I know if my 2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-80 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-80; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lightning Emotors dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 23V678000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Lightning Emotors models
- Ford E-4501 complaints
- FE40 complaints
- FE4-1290 complaints
- FE4-860 complaints
- FT30 complaints
- FT3-1200 complaints
- FT3-400 complaints
- FT3-430 complaints
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.