no report yet
Structure: body
NewRisk. 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.
2026 Ford MaverickProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2026 Ford Maverick, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Ford Maverick has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Forward collision avoidance
2Visibility/wiper
2Service brakes
2Electrical system
1Steering
1Air bags
1Suspension
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2026 Ford Maverick 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Control arm: lower ball joint
Do not driveNewRisk. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
NewRisk. A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
NewRisk. 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,…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Interior panels: dashboard
NewRisk. An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Internal: park pawl
NewRisk. A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other Maverick 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 median. How we score
'70'71'72'73'74'75'76'77'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 Ford Maverick safety ratings
2026 FORD MAVERICK PU/CC N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Maverick owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Good afternoon To who it may concern: Ford I just bought a ford maverick 2026 hybrid xlt awd 4k tow This pertains to all maverick awd only gas and hybrid. WIRE HARNESS VERY CLOSE TO EXHAUST PIPE. Rear drivers side it looks like it is for electric ebrake and ads. On mine and others that I went back…
I was driving with some gravel in the back and the trailer sway control came on causing it to brake and almost lose control on the interstate in front of a semi. This. Vehicle has never had a trailer attached and the nothing in the trailer plug and that still came on.
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