How many recalls does the 2026 Ford Maverick have?

NHTSA has issued 6 recalls on the 2026 Ford Maverick. Each recall includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the free remedy Ford will perform. New recalls can be added any time after a defect surfaces, so the count on this page reflects the latest NHTSA data.

How do I tell if my 2026 Ford Maverick is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — into the try.vin VIN check. The results will show exactly which of these 2026 Ford Maverick recalls apply to your specific vehicle and whether each has already been repaired.

Are recall repairs on a 2026 Ford Maverick free?

Yes. Ford is required under federal law to repair any open recall on the 2026 Maverick at no cost — regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer. Repairs must be performed at an authorized Ford dealer.

Does a recall on the 2026 Ford Maverick affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2026 Ford Maverick, run the VIN through try.vin to confirm every open recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Ford Maverick?

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Ford Maverick. Complaint records include crash, fire, injury, and death flags and are a useful early indicator of defects that may later become formal recalls.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2026 Ford Maverick Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2026 Ford Maverick has 6 NHTSA recalls and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Ford dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2026 Ford Maverick, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

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SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

NHTSA #26V340000

Reported May 27, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

DO NOT DRIVE — NHTSA has issued a park-it order on this recall. 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.

Free 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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 4, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. 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.

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

NHTSA #26V201000

Reported March 31, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

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.

Free manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in November 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.

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #26V157000

Reported March 17, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

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.

Free manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and replace the glass if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL

NHTSA #26V104000

Reported February 20, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

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.

Free 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.

STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD

NHTSA #25V884000

Reported December 18, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

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.

Free manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be 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.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL

NHTSA #25V863000

Reported December 12, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

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.

Free 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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