Model year record
2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid recalls & problems
The 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 10 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (4 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | — |
| Electrical system | 3 | — |
| Unknown or other | 2 | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | — |
| Back over prevention | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | — |
| Power train | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Service brakes
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 dealership where it was stuck in their bay for a little bit. There was also other issues that they found.…
- Service brakes
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.
- Service brakesFire
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 specialist inspected the vehicle to determine the root cause of the fire to no avail, results Inconclusive.…
- Back over preventionCrash
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.
- Unknown or otherCrash
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.
- Electrical system
The contact owns a 2026 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start as intended. The contact stated that the failure had occurred because of the manufacturer's capability to access the computer system without the ownerâs knowledge. The contact stated that when the manufacturer accessed the computer, the electronics were left on, which caused the battery to drain. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact was informed that the manufacturer access switch was deactivated; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer. The vehicle…
- Electrical system
8/3/26 at 0003 I received a message from the ford app that remote features were disabled to preserve battery. My truck would not turn on when I tried to start it, it was completely dead so then I got it jumped. At 1302 I received an error message for powertrain malfunction/ reduced power there was also a warning lamp for service on the dash. I brought the truck in today for service and waiting to hear back. The truck has roughly 3500 miles and I bought it new in april 2026, I drive daily and drove it the night before and did not have any issues. I did some research online and saw information for class action law suits for previous years on the maverick as well as people with similar issues.…
- Unknown or other
I was driving down the highway with no cars around and the middle of the moonroof shattered suddenly and violently from the inside outward.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.