2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid Problems
Compared with other Ford Maverick Hybrid years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2026 can be compared from 2029.
- Most reported part: Brakes (4 complaints).
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,210miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns 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 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and other or unknown (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,210 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Brakes4 40%
- Electrical system3 30%
- Other or unknown2 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “I was in stop and go traffic on the highway when my brakes failed. I tried them twice, the car did not slow down, I put the car into park and tried to engage the parking brake and the car continued to roll until I hit the 18 wheeler in front of me. This happened a second time before I could get myself off the freeway and to a safe place to call a tow truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11748843, filed 2026-07Electrical 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11754486, filed 2026-08Other or unknown: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11763282, filed 2026-09Back-over prevention (rear camera): “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11766596, filed 2026-09, 3,900 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 520 and 3,900 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.
- 11036530Aug 22, 2026Other or unknown, Seats. For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part W709919-S901 if…
- 11032689May 6, 2026Exterior lighting, Other or unknown, Electrical system. The instrument panel cluster (IPC) in 2023-2026 Escape and 2025-2026 Maverick hybrid vehicles has a power gauge section on the left side of the display. This power gauge section has a white or gray…
- 11029931Mar 6, 2026Engine. Some 2020-2026 Escape and 2022-2026 Maverick 2.5L Duratec hybrid vehicles may require various repairs on the exhaust system. This may require removal of the exhaust heat exchanger. WSM, Section…
Other model years of the Ford Maverick Hybrid
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 2,210 | 0 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 26 | 1,000 | 0 | — | — | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 106 | 15,000 | 1 | — | — | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 267 | 15,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Too new |
| 2022 | 468 | 23,682 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
All Ford Maverick Hybrid model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2026 Ford Maverick Hybrid reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,210 miles and the middle half falls between 520 and 3,900 miles; 100% 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.