Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2026 Ford Maverick by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model yearDo not drive
2026 Ford Maverick
Pickup, gasoline, AWD/All-Wheel Drive, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from May 29, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year74.67M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints5Below the median 2026 pickup
Severity index0.02026 pickups average 4.2
First 24 monthsOpenWindow has not closed yet
Components
40% of complaints about the 2026 Ford Maverick name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
7 recall campaigns cover the 2026 Ford Maverick
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-550 | Aug 25, 2026 | Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened | Structure | 23 | Part replacement |
| 26V-340 | May 27, 2026 | Front lower control arm ball joints may have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the…Do not drive | Suspension | 4,653 | Repair or modification |
| 26V-201 | Mar 31, 2026 | Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat | Airbags | 3,170 | Part replacement |
| 26V-157 | Mar 17, 2026 | Moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle | Visibility and wipers | 323 | Part replacement |
| 26V-104 | Feb 20, 2026 | When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn… | Electrical system | 4,381,878 | Software update |
| 25V-884 | Dec 18, 2025 | Instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy | Structure | 6,897 | Part replacement |
| 25V-863 | Dec 12, 2025 | Integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park | Powertrain | 272,645 | Software update |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2026 Ford Maverick
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 27, 2026Failure Sep 22, 2002Hilliard, OHSteering, Suspension
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.
NHTSA complaint 11767301 - Filed Aug 19, 2026Failure Aug 19, 2026Evanston, WYElectrical system, Automatic emergency braking, Service brakes
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.
NHTSA complaint 11757941 - Filed Jun 15, 2026Failure Dec 19, 2025Long Beach, CAElectrical system, Service brakes, Unknown or other
Description On your vehicle, the instrument panel ip upper section may detach from the passenger air bag chute doors during air bag deployment. The airbag is expected to otherwise deploy in position and restrain the occupant as designed. Safety Risk In the event of a crash in which the vehicle deploys the passenger airbag, a part of the ip upper section may detach and strike a vehicle occupant, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Parts are available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to replace the ip upper section free of charge. Next Steps Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
NHTSA complaint 11744344 - Filed Jun 4, 2026Failure May 26, 2026East Meadow, NYUnknown or other, Visibility/wiper
The info screen, Instrument cluster and backup camera are very dark, it's so dark you can't see the fuel level and engine temperature level, if I switch the headlamp switch to off the screen gets brighter in auto mode its dark, lately it's been flickering and going bright to dark. been to dealer 2x they say," no updates available, no stored codes, lights operating as designed no issues found'. I have checked other vehicles 2026 same year model and their instrument cluster and backup camera and info screen are very bright and clearly visible. I have spoken to service manager at dealer and filed a compilate with ford on 5/26.This is very dangerous there are many children in my neighborhood and have concerns when backing up even using my mirrors and turn around to look I can't see behind the vehicle.
NHTSA complaint 11741973 - Filed May 29, 2026Failure May 29, 2026Saranac Lake, NYVisibility/wiper
Windshields are made with glass far to thin. In the last 30 years i have never had a chip or crack on any vehicle. This is my second maverick, first one i had to replace windshield 3 times and fill 4 chips in 4 years. This new maverick i have now i have had for 1 month and already have a chip in my windshield. There is a major problem with the glass used on these trucks.
NHTSA complaint 11740777
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
27 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- TSB 26-2092 V2 Sep 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing Expedition and Navigator. One time use parts for Corsair and Bronco Sport were also added to the parts list. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model … - SSM 55177 Sep 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with an 8-inch instrument panel cluster (IPC) display may exhibit a condition where the fuel gauge displays one mark below the full fuel level when the fuel tank is full. This may be due to the… - TCU-26.2.12.2.1 Sep 17, 2026 · Over The Air
Quality improvements include: -Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail - ECG-26.2.12.3 Bronco,Esca Sep 9, 2026 · Over The Air
Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements - SSM 55140 Aug 31, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles built on or before 05-Dec-2025 and 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 04-Sep-2025 may exhibit limited power and display "Stop Safely Now" or "Service Vehicle Soon" stored in the message center after start up with… - SSM 55100 Aug 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part W709919-S901 if the J-clip is completely detached from the seat cover and W7… - SSM 55058 Jul 31, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles built on or before 05-Dec-2025 and 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 04-Sep-2025 may exhibit limited power and display "Stop Safely Now" or "Service Vehicle Soon" stored in the message center after start up with… - SSM 55031 Jul 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is ope… - SSM 55021 Jul 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 Bronco/Bronco Sport/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Maverick/Mustang/Mustang Mach-E/Ranger vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition. This may be due to the software in the audio control module (ACM). To determine if it is a software concern… - SSM 55008 Jul 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2026 Ford vehicles may exhibit inoperative heated/cooled seats, heated steering wheel and/or front/rear defrost features after a remote start is performed through the Ford mobile application or with the key fob. Customers may also experience heate… - SSM 54963 Jun 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 Maverick and 2026 Transit/Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with an 8-inch instrument panel cluster (IPC) display may exhibit a condition where the fuel gauge displays up to the 8th mark below full fuel level when the fuel tank is full. This con… - SSM 54942 Jun 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 Maverick/Bronco Sport and 2026 Transit vehicles equipped with an 8-inch instrument panel cluster (IPC) display may exhibit a condition where the fuel gauge displays up to the 8th mark below full fuel level when the fuel tank is full. This con… - SSM 54939 Jun 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit a shudder condition, most noticeable at speeds below 60 mph (100 km/h), with no relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) sto… - SSM 54918 Jun 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some of the following vehicles: 2025-2026 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 27-Jan-2026 2025-2026 Maverick/Bronco Sport vehicles built on or before 20-Jan-2026 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 02-Dec-2025 2023-2026 Escape/Corsair ma… - SSM 54857 May 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2020-2026 Explorer/Escape/Corsair, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport/Bronco, 2022-2026 Maverick, 2024-2026 Mustang/Ranger/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the turbocharger wastegate control actuator linkage for vari… - SSM 54823 May 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles built on or before 05-Dec-2025 and 2024-2026 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 04-Sep-2025 may exhibit limited power and display "Stop Safely Now" or "Service Vehicle Soon" stored in the message center after start up with… - SSM 54822 May 14, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
All 2026 Maverick non-Lobo vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine and built on or after 04-May-2026 and all 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles built on or after 07-May-2026 are no longer equipped with an underbody tunnel shield (Maverick base part number 6011434/Bron… - SSM 54797 May 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2020-2026 Corsair/Escape, 2021-2026 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles equipped with an 8F35 transmission may exhibit a shudder condition, most noticeable at speeds below 60 mph (100 km/h), with no relevant diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) sto… - ITRM-25.A04 Maverick Apr 29, 2026 · Over The Air
26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function - PT-26.10.0 Maverick Apr 22, 2026 · Over The Air
25C69 Recall remedy - Updates the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Module C to provide for release of the Integrated Park Module slider in the event a bind condition occurs allowing park to be engaged. - SSM 54769 Apr 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles utilize an advanced headlamp design that features a sharp horizontal light-to-dark transition. This is an intentional optical characteristic designed to meet safety and performance standards. This transition is a normal at… - SSM 54765 Apr 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 Bronco, Bronco Sport, F-Super Duty, Maverick, Mustang, Mustang Mach-E, Ranger and Transit vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition. This may be due to the software in the audio control module (ACM). To determine if it is a software con… - SSM 54741 Apr 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 Escape/Maverick/Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with an 8-inch instrument panel cluster (IPC) display may exhibit a condition where the fuel gauge displays up to the 8th mark below full fuel level when the fuel tank is full. This condition doe… - 26U02 Mar 31, 2026 · Other
Update Prior to Sale Certain 2026 Model Year Maverick Vehicles Equipped With Steel Wheels Wheel Center Cap Inspection. On some of the affected vehicles, the wheel center caps may not fit tight and/or be retained to the wheel. This is due to a manufacturing… - TSB 26-2092 Mar 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing Expedition and Navigator. One time use parts for Corsair and Bronco Sport were also added to the parts list. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model … - SSM 54601 Feb 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keyp… - SSM 54586 Feb 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 Escape/Maverick/Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with an 8-inch instrument panel cluster (IPC) display may exhibit a condition where the fuel gauge displays up to the 8th mark below full fuel level when the fuel tank is full. This condition doe…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.