How common are collision avoidance and camera complaints on the 2023 F-150 Lightning?

NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2023 model year, which is 14% of the 109 total complaints filed for that year.

Is there a recall for the camera or collision avoidance system on the 2023 F-150 Lightning?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2023 model year.

At what mileage do these problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 10,000 miles.

Have these issues caused any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2023 F-150 Lightning, with no reported injuries.

How does the 2023 Lightning compare to other model years for this problem?

The 2023 model year has 15 complaints and a 14% share, compared to 11 complaints (12%) for 2022 and smaller counts for 2024 and 2025.

2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 15 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning, 14% of its 109 total complaints, with 2 crashes and a median failure mileage of 10,000. No related recall is listed for this area.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 15; 14% of 109
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 10,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Backup camera screens freeze on a static image while reversing, giving a false view of what is behind the truck.
Sync 4 infotainment display reboots repeatedly, sometimes multiple times per drive, cutting out the backup camera mid-reverse.
Forward collision warning and pre-collision alerts trigger with no vehicle or pedestrian present, sometimes causing hard automatic braking in traffic.
Front camera and parking sensor faults appear on the dash, disabling collision avoidance and one-pedal drive features.
Instrument cluster fails completely, removing speedometer, adaptive cruise, and lane centering displays.
Front sensing system reportedly failed to warn or brake before a low-speed crash into a building.

When 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 25, 2023, latest Aug 27, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Nov 2023 (2).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by F-150 Lightning model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202211 (12%)
202315 (14%)
20244 (13%)
20254 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are collision avoidance and camera complaints on the 2023 F-150 Lightning?: NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2023 model year, which is 14% of the 109 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the camera or collision avoidance system on the 2023 F-150 Lightning?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2023 model year.
At what mileage do these problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 10,000 miles.
Have these issues caused any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2023 F-150 Lightning, with no reported injuries.
How does the 2023 Lightning compare to other model years for this problem?: The 2023 model year has 15 complaints and a 14% share, compared to 11 complaints (12%) for 2022 and smaller counts for 2024 and 2025.