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2026 Ford Maverick Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2026 Ford Maverick has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Ford Maverick, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2026 Ford Maverick owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Ford Maverick, describing incidents dated December 19, 2025 to October 4, 2026.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 2 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints
Air Bags 1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11768836 · Filed October 4, 2026
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
ODI #11767301 · Filed September 27, 2026
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 while maintaining a steady speed and does not appear to be related to acceleration or throttle…
ODI #11757941 · Filed August 19, 2026
I was driving with some gravel in the back and the trailer sway control came on causing it to brake and almost lose control on the interstate in front of a semi. This. Vehicle has never had a trailer attached and the nothing in the trailer plug and that still came on.

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Improperly Tightened Vehicle Joints

NHTSA #26V550000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice

Reported August 25, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 23 vehicles

Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 26S60 · Owners notified October 19, 2026 · Vehicles built April 13, 2026 – May 27, 2026 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Improperly tightened vehicle joints may lead to a loss of vehicle control, electrical failure, or detached parts, increasing the risk of a crash or fire.

Manufacturer 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 were mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 26, 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 · Vehicles built through March 25, 2026 (per NHTSA)

DO NOT DRIVE — this recall carries a "do not drive" advisory. Contact a Ford dealer immediately.

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.

Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208

NHTSA #26V201000 · Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification — Front Passenger · NHTSA notice

Reported March 31, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 3,170 vehicles

Repair completion: 37.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 26C19 · Owners notified June 25, 2026 · Vehicles built through September 11, 2025 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety consequence

Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer 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 for this recall is 26C19. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.

Moonroof Glass Panel May Detach

NHTSA #26V157000 · Visibility — Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported March 17, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 323 vehicles

Repair completion: 55.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 26S18 · Owners notified April 17, 2026 · Vehicles built through April 25, 2025 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 number for this recall is 26S18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 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 · Vehicles built through February 6, 2026 (per NHTSA) · 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.

Instrument Panel Cover May Detach

NHTSA #25V884000 · Structure — Interior Panels — Dashboard · NHTSA notice

Reported December 18, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 6,897 vehicles

Repair completion: 46.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 25SE7 · Owners notified March 25, 2026 · Vehicles built through September 5, 2025 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.

Safety consequence

An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash.

Manufacturer 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 25SE7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 19, 2025.

Vehicle Rollaway Risk/FMVSS 114

NHTSA #25V863000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission — Internal — Park Pawl · NHTSA notice

Reported December 12, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 272,645 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 25C69 · Owners notified February 3, 2026 · Vehicles built through November 17, 2025 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Safety consequence

A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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 number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.

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2026 FORD MAVERICK HEV PU/CC HEV FWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

17% rollover risk

Crash Test Photos

NHTSA frontal crash test photo for the 2026 FORD MAVERICK HEV PU/CC HEV FWD rating — Frontal crash test. Photo: NHTSA

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

2026 FORD MAVERICK HEV PU/CC HEV AWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

16% rollover risk

Crash Test Photos

Same NHTSA frontal crash test photo as the 2026 FORD MAVERICK HEV PU/CC HEV FWD above.

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control

6 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Ford Maverick.

Air Bags

ODI #11768836

Incident: October 4, 2026 · Filed: October 4, 2026

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

Steering; Suspension

ODI #11767301

Filed: September 27, 2026

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 while maintaining a steady speed and does not appear to be related to acceleration or throttle input. The truck continues to track straight and does not noticeably pull to either side. There is also a slight rhythmic “doot-doot-doot” type noise noticeable at highway speeds when the radio is off. The rhythm appears to remain fairly constant rather than speeding up or slowing down.

Electrical System; Service Brakes; Forward Collision Avoidance

ODI #11757941

Incident: August 19, 2026 · Filed: August 19, 2026

I was driving with some gravel in the back and the trailer sway control came on causing it to brake and almost lose control on the interstate in front of a semi. This. Vehicle has never had a trailer attached and the nothing in the trailer plug and that still came on.

Electrical System; Unknown or Other; Service Brakes

ODI #11744344

Incident: December 19, 2025 · Filed: June 15, 2026

Description On your vehicle, the instrument panel ip upper section may detach from the passenger air bag chute doors during air bag deployment. The airbag is expected to otherwise deploy in position and restrain the occupant as designed. Safety Risk In the event of a crash in which the vehicle deploys the passenger airbag, a part of the ip upper section may detach and strike a vehicle occupant, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Parts are available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the ip upper section free of charge. Next Steps Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.

Unknown or Other; Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11741973

Incident: May 26, 2026 · Filed: June 4, 2026

The info screen, Instrument cluster and backup camera are very dark, it's so dark you can't see the fuel level and engine temperature level, if I switch the headlamp switch to off the screen gets brighter in auto mode its dark, lately it's been flickering and going bright to dark. been to dealer 2x they say," no updates available, no stored codes, lights operating as designed no issues found'. I have checked other vehicles 2026 same year model and their instrument cluster and backup camera and info screen are very bright and clearly visible. I have spoken to service manager at dealer and filed a compilate with ford on 5/26.This is very dangerous there are many children in my neighborhood and have concerns when backing up even using my mirrors and turn around to look I can't see behind the vehicle.

Visibility/Wiper

ODI #11740777

Incident: May 29, 2026 · Filed: May 29, 2026

Windshields are made with glass far to thin. In the last 30 years i have never had a chip or crack on any vehicle. This is my second maverick, first one i had to replace windshield 3 times and fill 4 chips in 4 years. This new maverick i have now i have had for 1 month and already have a chip in my windshield. There is a major problem with the glass used on these trucks.

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