2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid recalls and problems

The 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid has 1 recall and 267 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

How the 2023 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 5 Maverick Hybrid model years — 2nd most.

1recalls

267complaints

6crashes

1fires

4injuries

15,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Power Train

Dec 18, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V881000 · 87 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick Hybrid and 2020 Escape Hybrid vehicles. The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.

Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the HPCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S33. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026. This is an expansion of Recalls 24V330 (24S33) and 25V133 (25S16).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train114

Electrical System83

Engine78

Unknown or other39

Forward Collision Avoidance34

Service Brakes33

Vehicle Speed Control30

Fuel System16

Suspension9

Visibility8

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

NHTSA investigations

Frozen Rear-view Camera Image

RQ26004 · opened Oct 23, 2026 · open

Summary

In September 2024, Ford Motor Company filed a safety recall (NHTSA recall 24V684) covering certain MY 2022-2024 Ford Maverick vehicles equipped with a Connected Touch Radio (CTR). For these vehicles, the rear-view camera may freeze while the vehicle is in reverse.A frozen image can provide false information for the driver, increasing the risk of a crash. As a remedy, dealers will update the CTR software in affected vehicles. The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 5 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) alleging frozen rear-view camera images following the remedy of recall 24V684 in a subset population of Maverick and Maverick Hybrid vehicles equipped with the CTR. The complaints report a frozen rear-view camera image while in reverse. Further, ODI is aware of a redacted number of related failures reported to ODI by Ford. The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is opening this Recall Query (RQ) to evaluate the remedy effectiveness and scope of recall 24V684 to fully assess the potential safety-related problems. To review the ODI reports cited in the Opening Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

2023 vs. other Ford Maverick Hybrid years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid, the latest from Dec 18, 2025 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (114), electrical system (83), engine (78). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.