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2024 Ford Maverick Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2024 Ford Maverick has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 74 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA also files the 2024 Ford Maverick separately as Maverick Hybrid — 1 recall campaign.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2024 Ford Maverick, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2024 Ford Maverick owner complaints
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Ford Maverick, describing incidents dated April 12, 2024 to October 16, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Unknown or Other 14 complaints
- Engine 8 complaints
- Service Brakes 8 complaints
- Steering 8 complaints
Of the 74 complaints on file, 6 report a crash; across all 74 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11771659 · Filed
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V685000 (Equipment). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who removed the part. The contact stated that the vehicle was not fully functional without the part. The manufacturer was notified.
ODI #11769795 · Filed
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the touch screen display was frozen and became inoperable. During the failure, the contact was unable to access the 9-1-1 Emergency feature in the event of an emergency. The contact stated that the vehicle…
ODI #11764887 · Filed
Abnormal wear to the brake pads, has always been a slight noise in the wheel from brand new. Now at 10,500 miles being told the brake pads and rotors are shot. I consider this to be extremely abnormal for a well cared for vehicle with very low mileage.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2024 Ford Maverick in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Recall Query RQ26-004: Frozen Rear-view Camera Image
Open since October 23, 2026
Do Not Drive: Loss of Control from Control Arm Separation
NHTSA #26V340000 · Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Ball Joint · NHTSA notice
Reported May 27, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 4,653 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.66% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26S36 · Owners notified September 2, 2026
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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 September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #26V104000 · Electrical System — Integrated Trailer Brake Control · NHTSA notice
Reported February 20, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 4,381,878 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.12% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26C10 · Owners notified March 25, 2026 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
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, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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 service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Engine Block Heater May Short Circuit and Cause Fire
NHTSA #25V685000 · Equipment — Electrical — Engine Block Heater · NHTSA notice
Reported October 10, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 59,006 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25SA4 · Vehicles built through November 8, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Safety consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
NHTSA #25V442000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported June 27, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 200,237 vehicles
Repair completion: 58.75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S72 · Owners notified September 4, 2025 · Vehicles built through January 8, 2024 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Safety consequence
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power
NHTSA #25V133000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM) · NHTSA notice
Reported February 28, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 207 vehicles
Repair completion: 81.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S16 · Owners notified April 11, 2025 · Vehicles built August 27, 2021 – March 20, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-330. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Safety consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S16.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Missing Warning for Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #25V094000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice
Reported February 14, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 1,635 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25C04 · Owners notified March 27, 2025 · Vehicles built July 27, 2021 – November 16, 2023 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-848. In the event that one of the rear turn signals stops working, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate frequency to warn the driver that a turn signal has failed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal cannot notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C04.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Tail Lights May Fail
NHTSA #25V095000 · Exterior Lighting — Tail Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported February 14, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 2,711 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.92% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S07 · Owners notified March 26, 2025 · Vehicles built July 27, 2021 – March 21, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-293. The body control module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.
Safety consequence
Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S07.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Child Seat Anchors Not Attached Properly/FMVSS 225
NHTSA #24V778000 · Child Seat — Vehicle Tether Anchor · NHTSA notice
Reported October 18, 2024 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 6 vehicles
Repair completion: 66.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 24C33 · Owners notified December 4, 2024 · Vehicles built August 28, 2024 – August 28, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The second-row child seat tether anchors may not properly secure a child seat, due to incomplete thread engagement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Safety consequence
A child seat that is not secured properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will repair the tether anchorage points, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C33.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Rearview Camera Image May Freeze
NHTSA #24V684000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported September 13, 2024 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 273,701 vehicles
Repair completion: 73.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 24S59 · Owners notified March 21, 2025 · Vehicles built February 3, 2021 – November 28, 2023 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Ford Maverick vehicles equipped with Connected Touch Radios (CTR). The rearview camera image may freeze when the vehicle is in reverse.
Safety consequence
An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the Connected Touch Radio (CTR) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S59.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail
NHTSA #24V594000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor · NHTSA notice
Reported August 9, 2024 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 86,852 vehicles
Repair completion: 85.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 24S51 · Owners notified December 6, 2024 · Vehicles built June 20, 2023 – September 29, 2023 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Safety consequence
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S51.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Software Error May Cause Loss of Drive Power
NHTSA #24V330000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM) · NHTSA notice
Reported May 10, 2024 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 9,312 vehicles
Repair completion: 98.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 24S33 · Owners notified May 22, 2024 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Safety consequence
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Tail Lights May Fail
NHTSA #24V293000 · Exterior Lighting — Tail Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported April 26, 2024 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 242,669 vehicles
Repair completion: 92.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 24S27 · Owners notified May 10, 2024
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.
Safety consequence
Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Incorrect Tire and Loading Information/FMVSS 110
NHTSA #24V266000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported April 12, 2024 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 9 vehicles
Repair completion: 66.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 24C08 · Owners notified May 1, 2024
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The tire and loading information label may state the incorrect vehicle capacity, tire pressure, and spare tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Safety consequence
Incorrect tire and capacity information may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will mail new labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C08.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Fuel Tank May Leak Fuel
NHTSA #24V185000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported March 8, 2024 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 217 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.01% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 24S17 · Owners notified July 10, 2024
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles. The fuel tanks may have an open pinch joint between the two molds, which can allow fuel to leak.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine immediately if a fuel leak is detected or the Malfunction Indicator Lamp illuminates. Dealers will replace the fuel tanks, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S17.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Missing Warning for Turn Signal Failure/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #23V848000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal — Bulbs · NHTSA notice
Reported December 15, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 189,814 vehicles
Repair completion: 91.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 23C41 · Owners notified January 16, 2024
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. In the event that one of the rear turn signals stops working, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate frequency to warn the driver that a turn signal is not working correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal will not notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C41.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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