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2026 Ford Maverick recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Ford Maverick, spanning 7 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Do Not Drive advisory for at least one campaign associated with 2026 Ford Maverick. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

Distinct campaigns7not VIN-specific
Component groups7distinct top-level categories
Latest recordAugust 25, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2026 Ford Maverick recall campaigns

The 2026 Ford Maverick report contains 7 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V550000 dated August 25, 2026.
DO NOT DRIVE
Component
SUSPENSION
Report received
May 27, 2026
Potential units
4,653campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: September 2, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V550000

Component
STRUCTURE
Report received
August 25, 2026
Potential units
23campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V201000

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
March 31, 2026
Potential units
3,170campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: June 25, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V157000

Component
VISIBILITY
Report received
March 17, 2026
Potential units
323campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: April 17, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
February 20, 2026
Potential units
4,381,878campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: March 25, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V884000

Component
STRUCTURE
Report received
December 18, 2025
Potential units
6,897campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: March 25, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V863000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
December 12, 2025
Potential units
272,645campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention.".

Why it matters: A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.

Owner notification: February 3, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2026 Ford Maverick?

The most frequent component groups in 2026 Ford Maverick campaign records are Structure (2), Power Train (1), Electrical System (1), Exterior Lighting (1), Visibility (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Structure2
Power Train1
Electrical System1
Exterior Lighting1
Visibility1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2026 Ford Maverick compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 5 model-year reports for the Ford Maverick, spanning 2022–2026; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Ford Maverick model history →