2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Power Train (46.6% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Power Train complaints here are 5.5× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 110 · 46.6% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 32 · 13.6% | No official action | — |
| Wheels | 26 · 11% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 21 · 8.9% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 · 4.7% | No official action | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 10 · 4.2% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 236 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“the bolt connecting the drive shaft to the hub has broken off”NHTSA complaint 11525221 — filed 06/03/2023 · POWER TRAIN
“After coming to a complete stop the truck violently lurchâs forward. To the point that it feels as if another vehicle has contacted the rear…”NHTSA complaint 11524956 — filed 06/01/2023 · POWER TRAIN
“The passenger side rear axle bolt sheared off. Safety was put as risk because there was no longer anything holding the axle in place. The…”NHTSA complaint 11521489 — filed 05/11/2023 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid?
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 110 of 236 NHTSA complaints (46.6%), followed by electrical system (32), wheels (26), unspecified/other issues (25). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid have?
236 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2021 Ford F-150 Hybrid's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
