Research · 5 model years

Ford MaverickEvery model year, 2022–2026

Across the 5 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 83 recall campaigns and 524 owner complaints for the Ford Maverick. The 2023 model year has the most complaints (266).

01 —Model years

Ford Maverick years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
20267705 of 526
2025122434 of 525
2024157664 of 526
20232126694 of 525
20222815184 of 526
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
2022151
2023266
202476
202524
20267

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2026 Maverick

7 campaigns

Structure: body

Free remedy

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.

StructureReported Aug 25, 2026NHTSA 26V550000

Suspension: lower ball joint

Park It: do not driveFree remedy

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.

SuspensionReported May 27, 2026NHTSA 26V340000

Air bags: front passenger

Free remedy

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."

Air bagsReported Mar 31, 2026NHTSA 26V201000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026