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Ford Maverick HybridModel year report

2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid Problems

Complaints
267filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
15,000miles, 32 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

What owners report

Complaints from 2023 Maverick Hybrid owners cluster around two things: a loss of drive power with a cascade of dashboard warnings, and a low 12V battery that leaves the truck unable to start. Both tend to appear early, most under about 20,000 miles, with the no-start battery reports showing up within the first year of ownership.

  1. Transmission and drivetrain

    Loss of power with warning lights and forced stop

    • 139 complaints (52%)
    • median 16,000 mi at 1.6 yrs old (10 state mileage)
    • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2023–2026

    Owners describe the truck suddenly dropping out of gear or losing drive power at highway speed, with messages such as 'powertrain malfunction', 'pre-collision assist not available' and 'service AdvanceTrac' flashing at the same time. Several say the accelerator stops responding and, as speed falls, the electronic parking brake applies on its own and brings the vehicle to a halt. Some report the transmission slipping into neutral; on restart the truck often drives normally again, and owners describe dealers clearing codes or being unable to reproduce the fault. Mostly reported between roughly 1,500 and 20,000 miles, often during highway driving or right after a cold start.

    Recall 25V881000

    What to check: Ask the dealer whether the hybrid powertrain control module software recall (25V881000) has been applied to the VIN. During a test drive, note whether any warning chimes or messages appear and whether the transmission engages cleanly after a cold start.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Travelling around 60-70mph on the highway when a warning appeared saying there is a powertrain issue and engine issue. This forced my truck into low gear and I lost the ability to accelerate. This forced me to pull to the side of the highway with no acceleration capabilities which is highly dangerous. Multiple warning lights remained on the dashboard. This first event occured on Mar 10 2024, then happened AGAIN on April 12 2024.”

    NHTSA complaint #11583813, filed 2024-04

    “On two separate occasions (27 February & 16 March) my 2023 Ford Maverick XLT lost power while driving at highway speeds giving the following alerts: • Gear Selected Will Engage at Low Speed • Powertrain malfunction/reduced power • Pre-collision assist not available • Service engine soon warning • Service AdvanceTrac • Hill assist not available After the dealer couldn’t recreate the issue in February they released the truck back to me. As of today, 26 March, the dealer still has my car after the 16 March incident.”

    NHTSA complaint #11579444, filed 2024-03
  2. Electrical system

    12V battery drains, no crank / no start

    • 45 complaints (17%)
    • median 14,500 mi at 1.8 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2023–2026

    Owners report the truck failing to start or needing a jump start, sometimes repeatedly, and the app showing a 'deep sleep mode' notification. Dealers have tested the battery as good, replaced it, or updated module software; in several cases the failure returned. Some owners describe dim or dead exterior lighting and a dark instrument cluster tied to the low battery, and a few connect it to an accessory plugged into the always-powered OBD port. Reported from under 2,000 miles up to about 44,000 miles, often within the first year of ownership.

    5 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask whether the air conditioning control module software update has been done, since the service bulletins point to it for battery drain. Check for a parasitic drain and confirm the 12V battery holds charge after the truck sits for a few days.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Receive Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode daily notification through the Ford APP. The dealership keeps telling me there isn't anything wrong with the battery, as it's test good. Even though the can see (an I've shown them) the notifications. It's being driven as it's my daily driver. It hasn't put me at risk at this time.”

    NHTSA complaint #11688941, filed 2025-09

    “Total 12v battery drain/failure which is a known problem with the Ford Maverick Hybrid, could not even put hazards on to avoid getting hit on the side of the road. Ford tests battery and says battery is good, but the problem is the Maverick Hybrid is not adequately charging the battery when it is driven.”

    NHTSA complaint #11662121, filed 2025-05
  3. Forward collision avoidance

    False collision alerts and automatic braking

    • 58 complaints (22%)
    • median 20,350 mi at 1.8 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2023–2026

    Owners describe the pre-collision assist activating with no obstacle present, such as a shadow across the road or a parked car, which tightens the seat belt and briefly applies the brakes. Some report 'Pre-Collision Assist not available' messages alongside other warnings; dealers are described as unable to duplicate the event or to find a cause. Reported from roughly 9,000 miles upward, at ordinary road speeds in everyday driving.

    What to check: Ask whether the forward-camera and radar have been recalibrated or replaced, and check that no pre-collision warnings appear during a normal test drive at mixed speeds.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “pre collision assist stops working or false alert when driving around 25-35 miles i had the truck for about 15 months and had many issues with the pre - collision sensor / camera. i took the truck to the dealer and could not duplicate the issue or fix it the sensor show and sound the alarm about crash and no car close in the front of the truck. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11615969, filed 2024-09

    “I believe this incident occurred on June 25th (though it might have been the 24th or 26th). I left work shortly after 5:00 pm and was driving around a roundabout. I was going slowly, lightly tapping the gas pedal to maintain a speed between 10-15 mph. During one of these light taps, my truck gave an audible alert and the brakes engaged suddenly for a split second. I immediately took my foot off the gas pedal. The alert and chime stopped, and I continued driving normally. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11598369, filed 2024-07
  4. Engine

    Engine nudge or surge while stopped or braking

    Mentioned in 4 of 60 sampled complaints

    Owners report a rhythmic bump or forward nudge, described as the truck surging or pulsing, shortly after shifting from park to drive with the brake still applied, or when stopped at a light. It is described as strongest on cold starts and when the engine is under load from air conditioning or heat; several note that pressing the brake harder prevents movement. Dealers are described as clearing codes or resetting the powertrain module without a lasting fix. Reported from under 1,000 miles upward, most often on cold starts in the first several thousand miles.

    1 related service bulletin

    What to check: On a cold start, hold the brake in drive and feel for a repeating nudge before releasing the pedal. Ask whether the vibration or engine rocking condition described in the service bulletin has been checked.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I have an issue where my Ford Maverick sometimes, randomly will be nudging, surging, or pulsing forward (I'm not sure how to describe it) despite your foot being on the brake. It occurs most often on cold mornings, when you first start the truck, have your foot on the brake and shift from park to drive, before you release the brake (take your foot off the pedal) you notice the truck is going: bump bump bump bump bump, like a forward nudge push forward. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11550345, filed 2023-10

    “Note: Nobody was hurt, I am pre-emptively reporting this as I see it as a potentially dangerous issue. Transmission can jump/nudge the car a bit, especially in cold starts and if the engine is under load (e.g. AC or Heat). I've seen it online in Reddit reported, but mine seems to be a fairly strong version of it. It occurs pretty much every time the engine is cold. As I learned in a trip, if you don't press the brake hard enough, it can move. We did a road trip. I was stopped at a light (fully stopped). …”

    NHTSA complaint #11612688, filed 2024-09

Buying note. This model year draws most of its complaints from drive-power dropouts and 12V battery no-starts, so confirm with the dealer which recalls and software updates have been applied to the specific VIN. A cold-start test drive plus a look at the service history for battery, axle and powertrain module work will tell you more than mileage alone.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 267 consumer complaints for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid. 32 of the complaints include a mileage, and 91% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 15,000 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 4 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Back-over prevention (rear camera) (7), Exterior lighting (7), Steering (7), Body and structure (5), Tires (4), Wheels (4), Lane departure (3), Air bags (2), Engine cooling (1), Seat belts (1), Seats (1).

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “Vehicle lost power while driving and has many warning notices. Pulled over but when I tried to drive again it accelerated on its own. Pulled over again and turned the vehicle off a few times and then it drive normally but with the check engine light on. Had happened 3 times. Took to Ford dealer 2 times and dealer could not reproduce the issue and gave it back to me.”

NHTSA complaint #11581275, filed 2024-04

Electrical system: “I own a 2023 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid. I am having issues with the 12v battery. The battery drains unexpectedly making the truck go into Battery Saver Mode. I already took it to the Ford de leadership where it received a new 12v battery. Couple of months go by and now the replacement battery is having the same issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11660696, filed 2025-05

Engine: “I was driving at 60-70 MPH on the highway and lost gas power. The electrical power in the hybrid motor continued working, but I was unable to accelerate or maintain full speed. IMPORTANT: I had this very thing repaired in accordance with a previous recall and an identical issue in January, approximately five months ago. I am reporting in case an additional recall and new software patch is needed.”

NHTSA complaint #11594508, filed 2024-06

Other or unknown: “Rear View/Backup Camera Camera freezes when vehicle is moving in reverse. The frozen image leads me to think I am farther away from objects or people than I really am. The vehicle has had the associated recall completed without success and has been in Ford dealership shops six other times to try to fix the issue, again, without success. The problem has been happening since day one of owning the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11773930, filed 2026-10

Mileage when problems were reported

91% of the 32 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,500 and 37,000 miles.

41%0–1025%10–2525%25–503%50–753%75–1003%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (32 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 15,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2023202414620252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 13 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford Maverick Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026102,2100———Too new
2025261,0000——Too new to compareToo new
202410615,0001——Too new to compareToo new
202326715,0001——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Too new
202246823,6821——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising

All Ford Maverick Hybrid model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

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

Complaints from 2023 Maverick Hybrid owners cluster around two things: a loss of drive power with a cascade of dashboard warnings, and a low 12V battery that leaves the truck unable to start. The issues reported most often: Loss of power with warning lights and forced stop; 12V battery drains, no crank / no start; False collision alerts and automatic braking.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 267 consumer complaints for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 114 complaints (43% of the total), followed by electrical system with 83.

Has the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid reported?

Among the 32 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 15,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,500 and 37,000 miles; 91% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.