2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls

2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid recalls (1)

• Recall 25V881000Dec 18, 202587 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  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).

Recent 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Oct 1, 2026CAElectrical SystemTransmission & DrivetrainWheels & Tires

   Bad CV axel causing shimmy and vibration while driving. The vibration makes the uneven tire wear, replace 4 tires around 21,000 miles. Battery getting low message all the times causing dangerous while driving.

   NHTSA complaint #11768207 · source
2. Filed Sep 29, 2026NYTransmission & Drivetrain

   Front axles are defective. Causes severe vibration under load. Dealer repaired under warranty however this is a wide spread issue and a recall should be issued. 2023 Maverick LXT 44K miles.

   NHTSA complaint #11767651 · source
3. Filed Sep 10, 2026TXBody & Structure

   The welds broke on the front driver side door. Door has a creaking sound and the door has visibly growing stress crack near the door check arm. I took it to the dealer and here' s their repair comments. "B. CUSTOMER STATES DRIVERS SIDE DOOR CREAKS WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING. X MUST GO TO BODY SHOP DOOR WELDS ARE BROKEN (DOOR)" It seems to be the same issue as Ford's customer satisfaction program 23B56 "inspect front door check-arm reinforcement spot welds", for the Ford…

   NHTSA complaint #11763451 · source
4. Filed Aug 24, 2026TXTransmission & Drivetrain

   Truck started to shake when accelerating past 50 mph. The shaking would stop once the speed limit was reached and you let off the accelerator. Web search results showed 2022, 2023 & 2024 Ford Maverick hybrids are known for CV axle failures with those symptoms. Vehicle was around 48,000 miles. Dealership replaced both CV axles under the 5 year/60,000 mile warranty.

   NHTSA complaint #11759113 · source
5. Filed Aug 12, 2026NCTransmission & Drivetrain

   At around 27K miles the two front CV axles began to fail. I brought it to the Ford dealership and they confirmed that both needed to be replaced. It was a $1600 repair. There have been a lot of complaints from Ford Maverick owners who have had CV axle failures at very low miles on their vehicles. These parts typically last 100K to 150K miles and it's not unusual for them to last the lifetime of the vehicle. There is no reason both front CV axles should be failing with 27K…

   NHTSA complaint #11756480 · source
6. Filed Jul 31, 2026NMDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

   The truck was being towed behind a motor home, while making a normal left turn from a complete stop the truck began swing wildly from side to side (death wobble). After stopping I found a dash warning "Steering Assist Fault, Service Required" and "Drive Mode Not Available". At that time the truck steering was very difficult to turn, the truck was not drivable. This is the second time this has happened. In June 2024 the exact same thing happened. Ford replaced the steering…

   NHTSA complaint #11754024 · source
7. Filed Jul 28, 2026NYTransmission & Drivetrain

   Significant disruptive vibration upon acceleration at high speeds due to premature failure of front CV Axles. Confirmed failure of both axles by manufacturer at approximately 61,000 miles.

   NHTSA complaint #11753274 · source
8. Filed Jun 23, 2026CABrakes

   The Ford Maverick has a known issue with "grabby brakes." I recently took my vehicle in for service and was advised the vehicle had an outstanding service bulletin to solve this problem. The repair given by Ford is ineffectual. There is a potential problems, even at low speeds, for sudden braking and collisions. This is ongoing at every stop and experienced by other Maverick owners.

   NHTSA complaint #11745827 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology