Does the 2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-86 have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-86 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lightning Emotors dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-86?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-86 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-86. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Lightning Emotors been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Lightning Emotors dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-86 recalls, newest first

April 7, 2023NHTSA 23V207000148 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery

Summary: Lightning eMotors Inc. (Lightning) is recalling certain 2020 FE4-86 and FT3-43, 2019-2021 FE4-129, and 2019-2022 FT3-86 vehicles. The battery packs may have defective structural welds and experience an internal radiator leak, causing battery failure.
Consequence: Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Lightning will replace the battery pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2023. Owners may contact Lightning customer service at 1-970-744-7241. Lightning's number for this recall is 2023-001.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-86 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-86 have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-86 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lightning Emotors dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Lightning Emotors FT3-86?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.