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2022 FORD MAVERICK Safety Overview

The 2022 FORD MAVERICK has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 14 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
  • Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
  • Equipment:electrical:engine block heater

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for FORD MAVERICK owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2022 FORD MAVERICK 26V340000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehi...

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

A safety recall has been issued concerning suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. If ignored, adetached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed.

Reported: 5/27/2026
2022 FORD MAVERICK 26V104000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-4...

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.

A safety recall has been issued concerning electrical system: integrated trailer brake control. 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. If ignored, 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.. To fix this, the integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

Reported: 2/20/2026
2022 FORD MAVERICK 25V685000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-20...

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

NHTSA Recall 25V685000: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/10/2025
2022 FORD MAVERICK 25V442000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Ed...

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.

NHTSA Recall 25V442000: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/27/2025
2022 FORD MAVERICK 25V345000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape, 2021-2023 Corsair, and 2022-2023...

An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 25V345000: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/23/2025
2022 FORD MAVERICK 25V158000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehi...

An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V158000: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/14/2025
2022 FORD MAVERICK 25V123000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Maverick Hybrid vehicles previously repa...

An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V123000: An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/28/2025
2022 FORD MAVERICK 25V124000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorre...

Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V124000: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/28/2025
2022 FORD MAVERICK 25V127000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles previously repaired incorre...

An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V127000: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/28/2025
2022 FORD MAVERICK 25V132000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincol...

Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning electrical system: integrated trailer brake control. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193. If ignored, loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge.

Reported: 2/28/2025
2022 FORD MAVERICK 25V133000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick, 2022 Escape, and 2021-2022 Lin...

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

NHTSA Recall 25V133000: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/28/2025
2022 FORD MAVERICK 25V094000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles previously repaired in...

A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal cannot notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V094000: A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal cannot notify other drivers that the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/14/2025
2022 FORD MAVERICK 25V095000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles previously repaired in...

Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V095000: Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/14/2025
2022 FORD MAVERICK 25V019000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco Sport and 2022-2023 Maverick vehi...

Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V019000: Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/17/2025

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.