2026 Ford Maverick recalls

7 safety recalls, 16 owner complaints. Official NHTSA data.

7Recalls
16Complaints
3Crashes & fires reported
N/ANHTSA overall rating

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2026 Ford Maverick recall list

Structure recall

26V-550
August 25, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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 risk
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.
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.

Suspension recall

Do not drive26V-340
May 27, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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 risk
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Air Bags recall

26V-201
March 31, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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 risk
Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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.

Visibility recall

26V-157
March 17, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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 risk
A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Electrical System recall

26V-104
February 21, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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 risk
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.
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 recall

25V-884
December 18, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.
Safety risk
An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash.
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.

Power Train recall

25V-863
December 12, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
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 risk
A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

2026 Ford Maverick owner complaints

16 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Service Brakes6
Electrical System5
Unknown or Other4
Visibility/Wiper3
Air Bags1
Steering1
Suspension1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Recent complaints

October 9, 2026Power TrainElectrical SystemService Brakes

Repair visit 1: Hybrid battery - august 24 2026 sensor fault. [Symptom, e.g. warning light on dash.] Repaired by dealer (Shawnee Mission Ford, Shawnee, KS). Repair visit 2: approx. 8,500 miles: sep 5 2026; Dealer diagnosed two problems at the same time: (1) emergency/parking brake sensor fault and (2) internal transmission problem. The Emergency break wouldn't disengage After driving it for a while. Took it to the dealership, they couldn't replicate the issue. The next day I had the same exact issue when I went to work. After a while, the parking brake did disengage. So I drove to the dealership where it was stuck in their bay for a little bit. There was also other issues that they found. Th

October 6, 2026Vehicle Speed ControlService Brakes

While driving on a exit road from a shopping center, my vehicle gave me Anti lock Brake Fault, Anti lock Brake System Fault, Hill Start Assist Warning, Service Engine Soon Warning , Electronic Parking Brake error, and Pre-Collision Assist not available. I was lucky it did not happen on a highway, as the Brake system locked up and I was only able to let it slowly move into a parking lot.

October 4, 2026Air Bags

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

September 27, 2026SteeringSuspension

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.

September 24, 2026Service BrakesFire

On May 27,2026, While flat towing the Maverick in Tow Neutral behind our motorhome, on the freeway, we were flagged down by a good Samaritan who urged us to exit the freeway immediately. My husband exited the freeway and found a safe place to park. I exited the motorhome to find fire emanating from all four wheels. The calipers were orange/red in color, fire was shooting from each wheel. The engine was so hot I suspected it would blow. I retrieved a fire extinguisher from the motorhome and deployed it extinguishing each wheel stopping the fire. An inspection by top level engineers and specialist inspected the vehicle to determine the root cause of the fire to no avail, results Inconclusive.

2026 Ford Maverick crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 FORD MAVERICK PU/CC N/A AWDNot rated★★★★★Not rated★★★★★
2026 FORD MAVERICK PU/CC N/A FWDNot rated★★★★★Not rated★★★★★
2026 FORD MAVERICK HEV PU/CC HEV AWDNot rated★★★★★Not rated★★★★★
2026 FORD MAVERICK HEV PU/CC HEV FWDNot rated★★★★★Not rated★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Ford Maverick: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning no, lane departure warning no. Rollover risk: 15.5%.

2026 Ford Maverick recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Ford Maverick have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2026 Ford Maverick. The most recent, filed August 25, 2026, concerns the structure.

What are the most common 2026 Ford Maverick problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is service brakes (6 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2026 Ford Maverick safe?

NHTSA has not published an overall crash test rating for the 2026 Ford Maverick.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Ford Maverick?

Contact any authorized Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: Maverick, Maverick HEV.