The 2026 Ford Maverick has zero owner defect complaints and 6 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2.5L 4-Cyl hybrid and 2l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 23 to 38 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 0 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 6 campaigns
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 23–38 MPG (7 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Maverick Lariat HEV AWD Hybrid | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 39 MPG | 32 MPG | 36 MPG | — | $1,700 / yr |
| Maverick HEV FWD Hybrid | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 42 MPG | 35 MPG | 38 MPG | — | $1,600 / yr |
| Maverick HEV AWD Hybrid | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 40 MPG | 34 MPG | 37 MPG | — | $1,650 / yr |
| Maverick FWD | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 23 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,350 / yr |
| Maverick AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 22 MPG | 30 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| Maverick Lobo AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | 24 MPG | — | $2,550 / yr |
| Maverick Tremor AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2026 Ford Maverick.
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2026 Ford Maverick models.
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Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 4, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. 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.
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Defect Summary: 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."
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2026 Ford Maverick recalls & campaign history (6 campaigns) →