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2026 Ford Maverick recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 16
Latest campaign: Aug 25, 2026

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Structure	2	–	Aug 25, 2026	26V550000 25V884000
Suspension	1	1	May 27, 2026	26V340000
Air bags	1	–	Mar 31, 2026	26V201000
Visibility	1	–	Mar 17, 2026	26V157000
Electrical system	1	–	Feb 20, 2026	26V104000
Power train	1	–	Dec 12, 2025	25V863000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Aug 25, 2026Latest campaign


Aug 25, 202626V550000	Structure: body 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V550000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Maverick, F-150, and Bronco Sport vehicles. Certain vehicle joints may be improperly tightened. This can lead to detached parts, unsecured cargo, degraded crash protection, electrical system failure, or a loss of vehicle stability. Risk 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. Remedy Dealers will inspect and tighten the vehicle joints or repair and replace the joint retention mechanisms as necessary, free of charge. Owner notifications letters are expected to be mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 26, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V550000 · Aug 25, 2026
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. Campaign NHTSA 26V340000 · May 27, 2026
Mar 31, 202626V201000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V201000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. The Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) unit may fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Risk Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C19. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V201000 · Mar 31, 2026
Mar 17, 202626V157000	Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V157000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. Risk A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and replace the glass if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V157000 · Mar 17, 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V104000 · Feb 20, 2026
Dec 18, 202525V884000	Structure: interior panels dashboard An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V884000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy. Risk An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover, 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 25SE7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 19, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V884000 · Dec 18, 2025

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 component16

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

16Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires
Service brakes	6	38	0	1
Electrical system	5	31	0	0
Unknown or other	4	25	1	0
Visibility/wiper	3	19	0	0
Power train	1	6	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	6	0	0
Back over prevention	1	6	1	0
Air bags	1	6	0	0
Steering	1	6	0	0
Suspension	1	6	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	6	0	0

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 Hev Hev, Maverick Ice.

Latest reports

Power train
“Repair visit 1: Hybrid battery - august 24 2026 sensor fault. [Symptom, e.g. warning light on dash.] Repaired by dealer (Shawnee Mission Ford, Shawnee, KS). Repair visit 2: approx.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770211
Vehicle speed control
“While driving on a exit road from a shopping center, my vehicle gave me Anti lock Brake Fault, Anti lock Brake System Fault, Hill Start Assist Warning, Service Engine Soon Warning , Electronic Parking Brake error, and…”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769302
Air bags
“We were involved in a side impact accident which then sent us into the center divide where we went over 14 barrier posts. None of the air bags deployed at either impact”
Filed 10/04/2026 · ODI 11768836

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2026 Ford Maverick recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Ford Maverick have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Ford Maverick. The most recent, 26V550000 (reported August 25, 2026), concerns structure. 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 2026 Ford Maverick recalls for?

The largest group is structure, with 2 campaigns. Others: suspension (1), air bags (1), visibility (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Ford Maverick?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 16 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 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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Recall summary by component7

Safety recalls7

Structure: body

Suspension: front control arm

Air bags: sensor occupant classification

Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

Structure: interior panels dashboard