Gen 3 Ford Raptor Recalls (2021-2023): NHTSA Campaign Digest

If you own a 2021-2023 Ford Raptor (Gen 3, F-150-based), the biggest recalls to check are the rear axle hub bolt campaigns (23V896 and 25V512), the transmission-into-neutral issue (22V188, with a follow-up fix under 25V169), and the underbody insulator/driveshaft contact recall (21V986 and 22V623). None of these are theoretical. All were issued because Ford found real failures in the field, and Ford pays for the repair under every one of them, with no copay for as long as the recall stays open and the vehicle remains within the statutory window (more on that below). Check your specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you assume anything here applies, because NHTSA tracks most of these at the F-150 platform level, not the Raptor trim specifically, and your build date matters.

This digest covers every NHTSA campaign on file that touches the 2021-2023 model years on the F-150 platform the Gen 3 Raptor is built on, not just a handful of highlights. For the recall history on every other generation, Ranger Raptor and Bronco Raptor, see the campaign-level recall digest.

How do you check if your Raptor is included in a recall?

Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls, enter your 17-digit VIN, and you get a list of open recalls tied to that specific truck. This matters because Ford issues most of these campaigns against the F-150 nameplate as a whole, and the Raptor is a trim of the F-150, not a separate NHTSA vehicle line. A recall listed as "2021-2023 F-150" may or may not have actually built your truck with the affected part, depending on supplier and build date. The VIN lookup is the only way to know for sure. Your dealer's service department can also pull this with your VIN in a few minutes.

Which recall is the most serious: the rear axle hub bolt campaigns

Campaign 23V896000 (reported December 2023, model years 2021-2023) covers the rear axle hub bolts fatiguing and breaking, which can damage the rear axle. Campaign 25V512000 (reported August 2025, model year 2023 only) is the same failure mode, but NHTSA lists it against a narrower, later production window than 23V896, not a broader one. If your 2023 truck could plausibly fall under either campaign, do not guess, run the VIN and let the lookup tell you which one (if either) actually applies to your specific build.

NHTSA's public filing describes the failure mode, not the drive-feel symptoms leading up to it. We do not have a documented, sourced description of what an owner would notice before the bolt actually breaks, and we are not going to invent one. Bolt fatigue of this kind does not always announce itself with a warning sign before it fails, which is exactly why this is a recall and not a "watch for the noise" bulletin. Get the VIN checked rather than waiting to feel something.

Transmission shifting to neutral unexpectedly

Campaign 22V188000 (2021 model year) covers a false transmission fluid pressure code that can cause the 10R80 10-speed to shift into neutral while driving. This is one of the more serious ones on this list because it happens at speed, not just at idle.

If your truck had this recall performed and you are still seeing neutral drop-outs or harsh shifts, that is worth a second look. Campaign 25V169000 (reported March 2025, also 2021 model year) exists specifically because some trucks got an incorrect repair under 22V188 the first time and the condition came back. If you had the original recall done years ago and the symptom returned, tell the service writer about 25V169 by name, do not just describe the symptom and let them start from zero. For the broader pattern of 10R80 shift complaints that are not recall-related, see the writeup on harsh 1-2 shifts and torque converter shudder, which covers the far more common non-recall causes.

There is also Campaign 26V402000 (2021 model year), covering the transmission park pawl engaging while the truck is still moving, which can damage the park system. This is a separate failure mode from the neutral drop-out issue and a separate campaign, check your VIN for both. There is a third transmission campaign on this list too: 23V070000 (2022-2023 model years), which NHTSA lists simply as a loose bolt that can keep the transmission from engaging properly. It is unrelated to the neutral drop-out issue and to the park pawl issue, three different transmission campaigns, three different VIN checks.

Driveshaft recalls: two separate issues, don't confuse them

Two distinct recalls involve driveshafts on these trucks, and owners frequently mix them up because both mention "driveshaft separation" in casual conversation.

Campaign 21V381000 (2021 model year) covers two-piece driveshafts that may have been improperly assembled at the factory, which can lead to the driveshaft separating entirely while driving.

Campaign 21V986000 and its follow-up 22V623000 (both covering 2021-2022 model years) are a different problem: underbody heat and noise insulators loosening and contacting the aluminum driveshaft, wearing it down until it fractures. 22V623 exists because the original fix under 21V986 did not fully solve it on every truck. If you had 21V986 done and still hear an odd underbody noise, do not assume you are covered, confirm 22V623 was also completed on your VIN.

Either failure mode is a safety issue, not a drivability inconvenience. A separated or fractured driveshaft at highway speed is not something you want to find out about mid-drive.

What steering recalls apply to a 2021-2023 Raptor?

Campaign 21V407000 (2021 model year) is the oldest and least publicized of the three: it covers the steering gear box, not the rack-and-pinion assembly. NHTSA's public listing is light on symptom detail for this one, so if your VIN comes back flagged, ask the dealer to walk you through the specific failure mode before you leave the service bay.

Campaign 22V253000 (2022 model year) covers the power-adjustable telescoping steering column connector wiring being too short, which Ford says can damage or separate the connector if the column is extended to its full travel. NHTSA's filing does not describe what that feels like from the driver's seat before it fails, so do not wait for a symptom. If your 2022 build date is anywhere near this campaign, check the VIN.

Campaign 23V847000 (2023 model year) is more serious: the steering wheel clock spring (the coiled wiring unit that lets the airbag and steering-wheel controls work while the wheel rotates) may have an insufficient weld, which can cut electrical connection to the driver's frontal airbag. That means the airbag may not deploy in a crash. This is not a convenience recall, get it done.

What brake and parking-brake recalls apply?

Campaign 21V533000 (2021 model year) covers the electronic brake booster leaking brake fluid into its own control unit, which can reduce braking performance over time.

Campaign 23V509000 (2021-2023 model years) covers contact between the rear axle housing and the wiring harness, which can damage the harness and cause the electric parking brake to engage unexpectedly while driving. An unexpected parking brake application at speed is exactly as alarming as it sounds, and it is a safety recall for that reason.

What wiper, lighting, airbag, and body recalls apply?

These cover a mix of severity levels, but all of them are safety recalls, meaning Ford fixes them free regardless of warranty status (subject to the statutory window covered below):

• 22V142000: front windshield wiper motor can become inoperative, covering 2021 model year trucks only.
• 22V842000: a related but separate wiper motor campaign, covering 2021-2022 model years. Do not assume one covers the other, check your VIN against both.
• 22V250000 and 23V163000: windshield wiper arms can break and fail (2021 model year, two campaigns because the first fix did not fully resolve it on every truck).
• 21V090000: windshield bonding issue that can allow the windshield to detach in a crash (2021 model year).
• 21V653000: front seatbelt webbing incorrectly routed (2021 model year).
• 21V805000: front door side-impact sensor modules damaged during supplier assembly (2021 model year).
• 22V684000 and 23V072000: two separate airbag campaigns, one for 2022 trucks and one for 2023 trucks, neither connected to the clock-spring issue under 23V847000. NHTSA's public listing does not spell out which airbag subsystem is affected on either one, confirm the detail with your dealer by campaign number.
• 24V443000: an over-the-air software update disabled both reverse lights on some 2021 model year trucks. This one is unusual because the defect was introduced by software Ford pushed, not a hardware fault from the factory.
• 25V315000: a software issue affecting back-over prevention (rear camera and sensor systems), covering 2021-2023 model years. A separate campaign, 26V489000 (also 2021-2023 model years), covers the back-over prevention display function specifically. NHTSA treats these as two distinct campaigns, so a repair under one does not automatically close out the other.
• 25V729000: a sunroof and moonroof assembly issue, covering 2021-2023 model years.

Exterior lighting control modules deserve their own callout. Ford has opened this exact component code five separate times against this truck's build years: 22V686000 (2022), 23V802000 (2022), 24V682000 (2022), 25V515000 (2022), and 25V517000 (2022), filed between late 2022 and mid-2025. NHTSA's component descriptions do not say whether each filing is a new defect or a re-opened one, but five separate campaigns against a single model year is enough that an owner should not assume one repair closed the issue out for good. If you own a 2022, check your VIN against all five, not just whichever one your dealer mentions first.

Are there fuel system recalls on a 2021-2023 Raptor?

Yes, three of them, and they are easy to miss because none of them mention the Raptor by name. Campaign 22V414000 (2021 model year) covers a fuel storage issue. Campaign 25V455000 (2021-2022 model years, reported July 2025) covers the fuel delivery pump. Campaign 26V578000 (2023 model year, reported September 2026) covers fuel tank mounting hardware. NHTSA's public component codes do not spell out the exact symptom for any of the three, so if your VIN comes back flagged for one of these, ask the service advisor for the specific remedy description rather than assuming it is minor.

What electrical recalls affect the trailer brake controller?

Ford has opened the same component code, the integrated trailer brake control module, three separate times against this truck: 22V193000 (2021-2022, reported March 2022), 25V132000 (2021-2022, reported February 2025), and 26V104000 (2021-2023, reported February 2026). If you tow and run a factory-integrated trailer brake controller, check your VIN against all three. As with the lighting control module cluster, repeated filings against the same component usually mean the earlier fix did not resolve the issue for every build.

What other recalls are on file that owners rarely hear about?

A handful of remaining campaigns round out the list. None of these get much attention on forums, but they are real NHTSA filings tied to the 2021-2023 F-150 platform:

• 23V128000 (2023 model year): axle assembly, a different NHTSA component code than the axle hub bolt recalls above, do not confuse the two.
• 24V635000 (2021-2022 model years): NHTSA files this under engine hard parts, internal and mechanical, a broad category covering major internal engine components. The public filing does not spell out the specific failure mode beyond that description, so check your VIN directly rather than guessing from the category name.
• 24V852000 (2021-2023 model years): labels, which is NHTSA's category for incorrect or missing compliance labeling, not a mechanical defect.
• 25V348000 (2021 model year): back-up lights, a hardware issue distinct from the 2024 software recall that disabled reverse lights.

The lug nut recall that actually names "Raptor"

Campaign 22V675000 (reported September 2022) is one of the only campaigns on this list that names the Raptor directly rather than the F-150 platform generally: lug nuts on 2022 F-150 Raptor trucks built with the 37-inch tire package may have been incorrectly torqued at the factory. If you bought a 2022 with the 37 Performance Package and have not had your lug nuts checked under this recall, get it done before you do anything else to the wheels. If you have since swapped to aftermarket wheels like the Method 701 beadlocks or a wider fitment, the recall may not even apply anymore since the factory wheels and hardware are gone, but check anyway, the underlying stud and hub issue can be independent of which wheel is bolted on.

What Ford covers and what it does not

A recall is different from a warranty claim or a technical service bulletin (TSB). A recall means NHTSA and Ford have both acknowledged a safety defect or a federal compliance issue, and Ford is required to fix it free of charge, regardless of mileage or ownership history and without needing a service history at a Ford dealer. You own a 2021 Raptor with 80,000 miles and no service records, and campaign 23V896 still applies to you at no cost.

That obligation does have a statutory edge. Federal law (the free-remedy provision under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act) generally requires manufacturers to perform safety recall repairs at no charge only while the vehicle is less than 10 years old, counted from the date it was first sold or leased. For a 2021-2023 Gen 3 Raptor that window will not close until the early-to-mid 2030s, so it is not a practical concern for this truck today, but it is worth knowing for the next time you shop a much older used Raptor, and worth confirming with the dealer if you are ever unsure.

A TSB, by contrast, is a repair procedure Ford publishes for technicians when a problem is common but not a safety defect. TSB repairs are only guaranteed free if you are still inside the applicable warranty period. Outside that window, you are typically paying out of pocket for a known fix, though dealers do occasionally perform a TSB repair as a goodwill gesture on an out-of-warranty truck, especially one with a documented history at that dealership. Goodwill is entirely discretionary, Ford does not owe it, and you should not walk in expecting it. Do not let a service advisor tell you a TSB and a recall are the same thing, they are not, and the difference is whether you have any contractual right to a free repair.

If a dealer tells you a recall repair is complete but you are still seeing the symptom, that is worth pushing back on. Open a case directly with Ford Customer Service, and reference the campaign number, not just the symptom description. For Gen 2 Raptor owners dealing with similar escalation questions around a first fix not holding, the Gen 2 cam phaser rattle cost breakdown covers how that process plays out, the logic transfers here.

Every NHTSA campaign on file for the F-150 platform, 2021-2023 model years

This is every campaign in NHTSA's database that names a 2021, 2022, or 2023 model year on the F-150 platform, as of the data behind this page. NHTSA opens new campaigns against these build years regularly, several on this list were filed years after the trucks left the factory, so treat this as a snapshot and recheck your VIN periodically rather than treating this table as permanent.

Source: NHTSA recalls API, F-150 platform, covering 2021-2023 model years. Only 22V675000 names the Raptor directly in its text, every other campaign is filed at the F-150 nameplate level, confirm applicability by VIN.

FAQ

How do I check if my Raptor is subject to a recall?

Visit nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your 17-digit VIN. The lookup returns only the campaigns that actually apply to your build, not every campaign ever filed against the F-150 nameplate.

What do I do if my Raptor has an open recall?

Call or schedule online with a Ford dealer and give them the VIN. Recall repairs are free (within the statutory window described above), regardless of who sold you the truck. If parts are backordered, which happens on high-volume campaigns, the dealer can tell you the expected wait.

Can I get a recall repair done somewhere other than a Ford dealer?

No. Recall remedies are performed at Ford and Lincoln dealers, since they are the ones with access to the recall parts and the authorization to bill Ford for the work. An independent shop can diagnose the same symptom, but it cannot close out the recall on your VIN.

Which of these recalls are the most serious?

The rear axle hub bolt campaigns (23V896, 25V512), the transmission neutral drop-out (22V188, 25V169), the driveshaft and insulator contact issue (21V986, 22V623), and the steering clock spring airbag recall (23V847) are the ones most likely to cause a dangerous failure rather than an inconvenience.

How often should I check for new recalls?

Check again whenever you buy a used truck, before a long trip, and roughly once a year after that. NHTSA keeps opening new campaigns against these build years well after the trucks left the factory, several on this list were filed in 2025 and 2026 against 2021 model year trucks.

The short version

• Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls first, do not assume model-year coverage.
• Rear axle hub bolt (23V896, 25V512), transmission neutral drop-out (22V188, 25V169), and driveshaft/insulator contact (21V986, 22V623) are the most mechanically serious campaigns on a 2021-2023 Raptor.
• The 2022 lug nut recall (22V675) applies specifically to trucks built with the 37-inch tire package, check it even if you have since changed wheels.
• There are over 40 campaigns on file touching this truck's build years, covering everything from fuel pumps to sunroofs to trailer brake controllers. Most never make it into forum conversation because they are quiet fixes, not splashy ones, but they are still free repairs you are owed.
• Recalls are free as long as the campaign is open and the truck is inside the roughly 10-year statutory window from original sale, not a practical limit on a 2021-2023 truck today, but worth knowing. TSBs are only guaranteed free inside your warranty window, any out-of-warranty TSB repair a dealer performs for free is goodwill, not an obligation. Know the difference before you let a service advisor bill you.
• If a prior recall repair did not fix the symptom, say so by campaign number when you schedule the next visit. Ford has already issued follow-up campaigns for the wiper motor, wiper arm, lighting control module, and transmission neutral issues because the first fix did not hold on every truck.