There are no safety recalls for the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid, but owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,900 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · reported Oct 9, 2026
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. 8,500 miles: sep 5 2026; Dealer diagnosed two problems at the same time: (1) emergency/parking brake sensor fault and (2) internal transmission problem. The Emergency break wouldn't disengage After driving it for a while. Took it to the dealership, they couldn't replicate the issue. The next day I had the same exact issue when I went to work. After a while, the parking brake did disengage. So I drove to the…
Service Brakes · reported Oct 6, 2026
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 Pre-Collision Assist not available. I was lucky it did not happen on a highway, as the Brake system locked up and I was only able to let it slowly move into a parking lot.
Back Over Prevention · at 3,900 miles · reported Sep 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear sensors failed to function as intended and the vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. The contact stated that it was dark outside and raining during the failure. The contact was not sure if the rear-view camera was operable. The failure mileage was approximately 3,900.
Service Brakes · reported Sep 24, 2026
On May 27,2026, While flat towing the Maverick in Tow Neutral behind our motorhome, on the freeway, we were flagged down by a good Samaritan who urged us to exit the freeway immediately. My husband exited the freeway and found a safe place to park. I exited the motorhome to find fire emanating from all four wheels. The calipers were orange/red in color, fire was shooting from each wheel. The engine was so hot I suspected it would blow. I retrieved a fire extinguisher from the motorhome and deployed it extinguishing each wheel stopping the fire. An inspection by top level engineers and…
Unknown or Other · reported Sep 10, 2026
Brand new 2026 Ford Maverick with only 6,000 miles on it. Rear ended by another driver going 15mph and it caused $26,000 is damages to the Maverick which totaled it. This is a well known common issue in online forms that the uni body design this vehicle has is an issue. Vehicle should not be totaled from a 15mph rear impact. I can get you a copy of the repair estimate but do not have it at this time.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (4 reports), followed by electrical system (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,900 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.