2026 Ford Maverick Recalls, Complaints & Specs
7 safety recalls list the 2026 Ford Maverick, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
7 safety recalls for the 2026 Ford Maverick
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Body (structure)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners…
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Suspension: lower ball joint Do not drive
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. The front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.Owner notification letters were mailed…
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Air bags: front passenger
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
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Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and replace the glass if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
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Tail lights (exterior lighting) and integrated trailer brake control (electrical system)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle,…
Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer…
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Dashboard (structure)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…
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Park pawl (power train)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Ford Maverick have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“We were involved in a side impact accident which then sent us into the center divide where we went over 14 barrier posts. None of the air bags deployed at either impact”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 4, 2026 · Air bags
“Customer Concern – Highway-Speed Vibration There is a noticeable, consistent vibration that begins at approximately 50 MPH and above and becomes most prevalent around 60 MPH. The vibration is present”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 27, 2026 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Ford Maverick (Maverick AWD, Maverick FWD, Maverick HEV AWD, Maverick HEV FWD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23–38 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 21–42 / 27–35 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 8-spd |
Compare Ford Maverick model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Maverick model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1970 Ford Maverick | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 Ford Maverick | 3 | 0 |
| 1972 Ford Maverick | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 Ford Maverick | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 Ford Maverick | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 Ford Maverick | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Ford Maverick | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 Ford Maverick | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford Maverick | 28 | 150 |
| 2023 Ford Maverick | 21 | 81 |
| 2024 Ford Maverick | 15 | 72 |
| 2025 Ford Maverick | 12 | 24 |
| 2026 Ford Maverick | 7 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2026 Ford Maverick
How do I know if my 2026 Ford Maverick has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 2026 Ford Maverick; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V863000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.