2022 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FE4 Complaints and Recall Information

The 2022 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FE4 has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various system recalls rather than direct complaints. The recalls cover multiple components including the propulsion battery and braking system.

There are 7 recalls affecting several vehicle systems in the 2022 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FE4. These recalls address defects involving the electrical propulsion system, instrument panel warnings, and hydraulic brake systems.

• Traction battery defect. The 2022 FE4 with Romeo Power battery packs may lose traction power or fail to start while driving. This recall (NHTSA 22V934000) affects 27 vehicles. The defect increases the risk of a crash due to sudden loss of propulsion. The remedy is a free battery replacement. Owner notifications were sent in February 2023.
• Brake warning light failure. In 226 vehicles, the digital instrument panel may fail to illuminate the "BRAKE" and "ABS" warning lights during low brake fluid or ABS errors. Identified by NHTSA recall 22V720000, this reduces driver awareness of brake system faults, potentially increasing crash risk. The fix is a free software update of the instrument panel. Notifications were mailed in November 2022.
• Instrument cluster malfunction. The same recall 22V720000 covers failure of the instrument cluster to show critical brake system warnings affecting 226 vehicles. This noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards impacts both control and display systems. Software updates are provided at no cost to owners.

Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to these defects in the 2022 LIGHTNING EMOTORS FE4 may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney can provide guidance on potential remedies.