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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2022 Ford Maverick recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
29
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
617
Latest campaign
May 27, 2026

Recall summary by component29

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Electrical system8–Feb 20, 2026
Power train5–Dec 18, 2025
Exterior lighting5–Feb 14, 2025
Back over prevention2–Jun 27, 2025
Engine2–May 23, 2025
Suspension11May 27, 2026
Equipment1–Oct 10, 2025
Service brakes, hydraulic1–Feb 28, 2025
Air bags1–Aug 8, 2022
Engine and engine cooling1–Jul 7, 2022
Seat belts1–Dec 16, 2021
Fuel system, gasoline1–Dec 16, 2021

Safety recalls29

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
1Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
May 27, 2026Latest campaign
May 27, 202626V340000

Suspension: front control arm

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

Do not drive until repaired
DetailsHide details for campaign 26V340000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Maverick
Campaign
NHTSA 26V340000 · May 27, 2026
Feb 20, 202626V104000

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

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…

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V104000
What's wrong
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. 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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Maverick
Campaign
NHTSA 26V104000 · Feb 20, 2026
Dec 18, 202525V881000

Power train: automatic transmission control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V881000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles. 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.
Remedy
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).
Filed under
Maverick Hybrid
Campaign
NHTSA 25V881000 · Dec 18, 2025
Oct 10, 202525V685000

Equipment: electrical engine block heater

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V685000
What's wrong
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. 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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Maverick
Campaign
NHTSA 25V685000 · Oct 10, 2025
Jun 27, 202525V442000

Back over prevention: software

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V442000
What's wrong
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. 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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
Maverick
Campaign
NHTSA 25V442000 · Jun 27, 2025
May 23, 202525V345000

Engine

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V345000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023 Maverick vehicles equipped with 2.5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Risk
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S54.
Filed under
Maverick
Campaign
NHTSA 25V345000 · May 23, 2025

Merged from NHTSA model names: Maverick, Maverick Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component617

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
617Complaints filed
15Involving a crash
5Involving a fire
8Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system20032222
Power train18029001
Engine16326132
Service brakes10918402
Unknown or other6811111
Forward collision avoidance285310
Vehicle speed control274101
Fuel/propulsion system244010
Air bags244401
Structure213101
Steering203202
Suspension203000
Exterior lighting163000
Back over prevention142200
Lane departure61000

11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Maverick, Maverick Hev.

Latest reports

  • Power train

    “• Year: 2022 • Make: Ford • Model: Maverick • VIN: [XXX] • Current Mileage: 95,000 • Affected Component: Hybrid Powertrain / Electrical System / Propulsion System On Saturday, XXX, while driving my 2022 Ford Maverick…”

    Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771079
  • Power train

    “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.”

    Filed 09/28/2026 · ODI 11767376
  • Power train

    “Engine long block assembly needed replacement. TPMS continues to fail. Axles make vehicle shake when going freeway speeds.”

    Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766429

Other Ford Maverick model years

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2022 Ford Maverick recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Maverick have?

NHTSA lists 29 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford Maverick. The most recent, 26V340000 (reported May 27, 2026), concerns suspension. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2022 Ford Maverick recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 8 campaigns. Others: power train (5), exterior lighting (5), back over prevention (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Ford Maverick?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 200 complaints out of 617 filed with NHTSA (32%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Ford Maverick?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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