Gen 3
F-150 Raptor + Raptor R Reliability
Gen 3 Raptor owners report brake master cylinder / hydraulics problems most often: 10 of 86 defect complaints (11.6%).
- Years
- 2021–2026
- Defect complaints
- 86
- Crash
- 2
- Fire
- 4
Owner complaints, not failure rates.
Where Complaints Cluster
Count and share of defect complaints, grouped the same way NHTSA groups its own component field.
| electrical | 3641.9% |
|---|---|
| brakes | 910.5% |
| engine | 78.1% |
| infotainment | 67% |
| glass visibility | 67% |
| driver assist | 55.8% |
| fuel system | 44.7% |
| lighting | 33.5% |
Parts With Enough Complaints to Chart
Only parts with 10 or more defect complaints get their own page — everything else is too thin to say anything reliable.
Confirmed Campaigns for This Generation
- 26V468000Engine compartment wiring could be damaged, causing a fire risk.
Install sheathing over the wiring.
- 25V488000Electronic Brake Booster module may malfunction, causing loss of power brake assist.
Update EBB module software over-the-air or by a dealer.
- 25V823000Electronic Brake Booster may fail, causing loss of power brakes and increased crash risk.
Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster.
- 23V155000Steering gear may cause increased effort or lock-up, risking crashes.
Replace the steering gear.
- 22V675000Incorrectly tightened lug nuts on 2022 F-150 Raptor with 37-inch tires could cause wheel separation.
Dealers will tighten or replace the wheel lug nuts.
41 of 885 service bulletins reviewed apply to a Raptor across all generations; 535 need a VIN-level check.
Looking for the fix, not just the complaint count? See the parts database for this generation.