2026 Ford Maverick Safety Overview
The 2026 Ford Maverick has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 6 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
- Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
- Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
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
Consumers have also filed 1 safety complaint.
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
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles.
Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. If ignored, failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.. To fix this, dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles.
A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning visibility:sun/moon roof assembly. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. If ignored, adetached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and replace the glass if necessary, free of charge.
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles.
An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning structure:interior panels:dashboard. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. If ignored, an instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash.. To fix this, dealers will replace the instrument panel cover, free of charge.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang M...
A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
A safety recall has been issued concerning power train:automatic transmission:internal:park pawl. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. If ignored, aloss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, the park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.
Recent Complaints
Component: VISIBILITY/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."