2022 Ford Maverick HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 468 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid has problems

468 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system1584
Engine1472
Power train1401
Service brakes972
Forward collision avoidance241
Vehicle speed control230
Fuel/propulsion system200
Suspension150
Air bags151
12 other systems517

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

New

Recall 26V-724 · Nov 2, 2026 · 8,650 vehicles

Risk. A loss of drive power, power brake assist, power steering assist, or exterior lighting can increase the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

66%repaired · 2026 Q3

Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

New

Recall 25V-881 · Dec 18, 2025 · 87 vehicles · 57 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

31kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 20 electrical system complaints. 85% were reported before 100,000 miles.

Only 9% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
10under 30k miles17under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2022 vs. every other Maverick Hybrid year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Maverick Hybrid median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Loss of Motive PowerRQ24014 · closed Oct 10, 2025
    Led to recall 25V-019
  2. Frozen Rear-view Camera ImageRQ26004 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Maverick Hybrid owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the engine light turned on and off and then several unknown warning lights illuminated and the vehicle abruptly decelerated. The driver pulled over, and the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was then driven 20…
Complaint 11767376 · Sep 28, 2026 · 122,000 miles
While driving, the dashboard very quickly flashed the words "Charging System Service Soon" so fast I almost couldn't read it. Normally messages remain on the screen until I acknowledge them, but this was not the case. This happened at least 3 times within 30 minutes. When I got home, I parked and…
Complaint 11766234 · Sep 22, 2026
the factory installed lead acid battery is not sufficient to support the electrical hybrid system. my vehicle died and went into deep sleep mode after 1 week of ownership ( i am the original owner). I was stranded in another state and had to call Ford roadside assistance to come jump start the…
Complaint 11766171 · Sep 22, 2026

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