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2022 Ford Maverick Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
5%of 150 total for the year
Median mileage
38,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2022 Ford Maverick, 5% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have a 2022 Ford Maverick XL Hybrid and the system that failed is the rear lighting system, specifically the tail lamps, brake lamps, and rear turn signals. This appears to be related to the Body Control Module (BCM) software, which was the subject of Ford Recall 24S27 affecting many 2022–2024 Ford Mavericks. The failure began on my vehicle with the left rear tail lamp assembly (running light, brake light, and turn signal), and within approximately two minutes the right rear tail lamp assembly also stopped functioning. …”

NHTSA complaint #11718278, filed 2026-02

“The rear brake lights intermittently do not work, but at the same time the middle third light brake light works fine. also the turn signals work fine. People will rear end me if they don’t see my brake lights. I am a retired, master mechanic, and my son is also a mechanic. We have both looked into this problem and it possibly could be either a module or the turn signal switch. I had no warning of this problem coming on other than someone telling me my rear brake lights stopped working when they were following me. This is a very dangerous situation.”

NHTSA complaint #11716908, filed 2026-02

“I’ve been noticing a frequent issue with my trailer not having the left blinker work per notification it gives. So I gave been checking the information screen for trailer lighting any time that I’m pulling a trailer just to make sure all of my lights are working. Today, the truck told me all lights were on and working with the trailer. Meanwhile, after getting pulled over and explaining the info the truck is giving and then unplugging and replugging the trailer from the truck to prove that the lights do in fact work I was finally dismissed from the traffic stop. …”

NHTSA complaint #11597340, filed 2024-06

“The contact owns a 2022 Ford Maverick. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V293000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System), and the software update was completed. After receiving the update, the contact stated that the instrument panel failed to display the starting messages and displayed the vehicles in many different systems. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who had completed the software update a second time. After receiving the software update the second time, the instrument panel began functioning as intended and properly displaying the necessary information. …”

NHTSA complaint #11618419, filed 2024-10, 38,000 miles

“My license plate light has stopped working. It was replaced and still isn’t working. This reduces visibility and increases risk of a crash. This is in addition to the legal requirement to have an operating license plate light.”

NHTSA complaint #11619481, filed 2024-10

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202514%
202334%
202285%

Other parts of the 2022 Ford Maverick

Electrical system
42 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
40 complaints
Other or unknown
24 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Body and structure
15 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
9 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Ford Maverick

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology