Model Years

2024 Ford Maverick Recalls and Problems

NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 175 owner complaints for the 2024 Ford Maverick (including the hybrid).

One recall for this model year tells owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired: Suspension, do not drive (26V-340). Check your VIN below to see whether yours is affected.

16Safety recalls
175Owner complaints
11Complaints citing a crash
0Complaints citing a fire

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Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026

Recalled components: suspension, electrical system, powertrain, equipment, and 5 more. Most-reported area: electrical system (46 complaints, 26%). Includes the Maverick Hybrid.

16 safety recalls for the 2024 Ford Maverick

Do-not-drive and park-outside recalls first, then newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.

Suspension

May 27, 2026

front · control arm · lower ball joint

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.

Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MAVERICK. Ford campaign 26S36.

Electrical system

Feb 20, 2026

integrated trailer brake control

  • Fails federal standard 108 (lighting)
  • NHTSA 26V-104
  • 4,381,878 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."

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.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

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.

NHTSA listing: MAVERICK. Components: Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control; Exterior lighting: tail lights. Ford campaign 26C10.

Powertrain

Dec 18, 2025

automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026. This is an expansion of Recalls 24V330 (24S33) and 25V133 (25S16).

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MAVERICK HYBRID. Ford campaign 24S33.

Equipment

Oct 10, 2025

electrical · engine block heater

The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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 September 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.

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.

NHTSA listing: MAVERICK. Ford campaign 25SA4.

Backover prevention and rearview camera

Jun 27, 2025

software

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.

Risk: 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.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

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.

NHTSA listing: MAVERICK. Ford campaign 25S72.

Powertrain

Feb 28, 2025

automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

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.

NHTSA listing: MAVERICK. Ford campaign 25S16.

Exterior lighting

Feb 14, 2025

turn signal

  • Fails federal standard 108 (lighting)
  • NHTSA 25V-094
  • 1,635 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 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."

Risk: A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal cannot notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-848.

NHTSA listing: MAVERICK. Components: Electrical system: body control module, software; Exterior lighting: turn signal. Ford campaign 25C04.

Exterior lighting

Feb 14, 2025

tail lights

The body control module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.

Risk: Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-293.

NHTSA listing: MAVERICK. Components: Electrical system: body control module, software; Exterior lighting: tail lights. Ford campaign 25S07.

Child seats

Oct 18, 2024

vehicle tether anchor

  • Fails federal standard 225 (child seat anchorages)
  • NHTSA 24V-778
  • 6 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."

Risk: A child seat that is not secured properly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MAVERICK. Ford campaign 24C33.

Backover prevention and rearview camera

Sep 13, 2024

software

The rearview camera image may freeze when the vehicle is in reverse.

Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Ford Maverick vehicles equipped with Connected Touch Radios (CTR).

NHTSA listing: MAVERICK. Ford campaign 24S59.

Visibility

Aug 9, 2024

windshield wiper/washer · motor

The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MAVERICK. Ford campaign 24S51.

Powertrain

May 10, 2024

automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2020-2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MAVERICK. Ford campaign 24S33.

Exterior lighting

Apr 26, 2024

tail lights

The Body Control Module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.

Risk: Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MAVERICK. Components: Electrical system: body control module, software; Exterior lighting: tail lights. Ford campaign 24S27.

Equipment

Apr 12, 2024

labels

  • Fails federal standard 110 (tire and rim labeling)
  • NHTSA 24V-266
  • 9 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."

Risk: Incorrect tire and capacity information may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MAVERICK. Ford campaign 24C08.

Fuel system

Mar 8, 2024

storage · tank assembly

The fuel tanks may have an open pinch joint between the two molds, which can allow fuel to leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Maverick vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MAVERICK. Ford campaign 24S17.

Exterior lighting

Dec 15, 2023

turn signal · bulbs

  • Fails federal standard 108 (lighting)
  • NHTSA 23V-848
  • 189,814 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."

Risk: A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal will not notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MAVERICK. Components: Electrical system: body control module, software; Exterior lighting: turn signal, bulbs. Ford campaign 23C41.

Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

The areas named in the 175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Maverick. NHTSA does not verify complaints.

A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.

Ford Maverick recalls and complaints by model year

The highlighted bars are the 2024 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower.

Owner complaints

2024: 175 complaints

Show as a table
Owner complaints by model year, Ford Maverick
Model yearComplaints
2022615
2023342
2024175
202548
202611

Safety recalls

2024: 16 recalls

Show as a table
Safety recalls by model year, Ford Maverick
Model yearRecalls
202229
202322
202416
202512
20267

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

Tested versionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Ford Maverick HEV PU/CC FWD
Rollover risk 16.9%
Ford Maverick PU/CC 4WD
Rollover risk 15.5%
Ford Maverick PU/CC FWD
Rollover risk 16.9%

Questions

What are the most common 2024 Maverick problems?

The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: electrical system (46), powertrain (46), engine (27). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.

Is the 2024 Ford Maverick safe?

In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2024 Ford Maverick earns 4 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.

How do I check if my Maverick has an open recall?

Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Ford dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
  • NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
  • NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
  • NHTSA model names covered: MAVERICK, MAVERICK HYBRID.

Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.