2021 Workhorse Motor Works C1000S Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Workhorse Motor Works C1000S. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 Workhorse Motor Works C1000S
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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Exterior lighting and 3 other components
Workhorse Group Inc. (Workhorse) is recalling certain 2020-2021 C1000M, C1000S and 2020 C650 vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with multiple Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, including numbers 101, "Control and Displays," 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the headlamp switch cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 13, 2022. Owners may contact Workhorse's customer service at 1-513-360-4704.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2021 Workhorse Motor Works C1000S. 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 Workhorse Motor Works C1000S model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Workhorse Motor Works C1000S model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Workhorse Motor Works C1000S | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Workhorse Motor Works C1000S | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2021 Workhorse Motor Works C1000S
How do I know if my 2021 Workhorse Motor Works C1000S 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 Workhorse Motor Works C1000S; 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 Workhorse Motor Works dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V731000).
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 Workhorse Motor Works models
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.