2023 Ford Maverick: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2023 Ford Maverick: 21 recalls, 81 owner complaints and up to 25 mpg combined.
Recalls
21 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #23V160000 · 2023 · 2,716 vehicles
What's wrong: A missing electrical circuit May cause the trailer taillights to not illuminate as intended when utilizing the vehicle trailer tow electrical connector. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it matters: Trailer taillights that do not illuminate as intended can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will add an electrical circuit to the engine bay wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2023.
Engine Vehicle recall #23V380000 · 2023 · 125,322 vehicles
What's wrong: 5l hev or phev engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor May be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Why it matters: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will replace the engine long-block in 2023 escape and corsair vehicles. For the other vehicles, dealers will update the…
Exterior lights, Electrical Vehicle recall #23V848000 · 2023 · 189,814 vehicles
What's wrong: In the event that one of the rear turn signals stops working, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate frequency to warn the driver that a turn signal is not working correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it matters: A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal will not notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2024.
Electrical Vehicle recall #24V140000 · 2024 · 62,813 vehicles
What's wrong: The instrument panel cluster May not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "control and displays," and 102, "transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" as well as fmvss numbers 105, 108, and 208.
Why it matters: An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 2024.
Tires Vehicle recall #24V223000 · 2024 · 115 vehicles
What's wrong: The tires May have been manufactured incorrectly, which May result in a loss of vehicle handling and control.
Why it matters: A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024.
Electrical, Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #24V267000 · 2024 · 456,565 vehicles
What's wrong: The body and power train control modules May fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Why it matters: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 4, 2024.
Electrical, Exterior lights Vehicle recall #24V293000 · 2024 · 242,669 vehicles
What's wrong: The body control module (bcm) May inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.
Why it matters: Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the bcm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2024.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #24V330000 · 2024 · 9,312 vehicles
What's wrong: The hybrid powertrain control module (hpcm) software May cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the hpcm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2024.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #24V594000 · 2024 · 86,852 vehicles
What's wrong: The front windshield wiper motor May become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Why it matters: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #24V684000 · 2024 · 273,701 vehicles
What's wrong: The rearview camera image May freeze when the vehicle is in reverse.
Why it matters: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the connected touch radio (ctr) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 21, 2025.
Electrical Vehicle recall #25V019000 · 2025 · 272,817 vehicles
What's wrong: The 12-volt battery May experience degradation and suddenly fail.
Why it matters: Battery failure can result in a loss of electrical accessories, including the hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the 12-volt battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2, 2025.
Electrical, Exterior lights Vehicle recall #25V095000 · 2025 · 2,711 vehicles
What's wrong: The body control module (bcm) May inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.
Why it matters: Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2025.
Electrical, Exterior lights Vehicle recall #25V094000 · 2025 · 1,635 vehicles
What's wrong: In the event that one of the rear turn signals stops working, the vehicle will not adjust the turn signal flash rate frequency to warn the driver that a turn signal has failed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it matters: A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal cannot notify other drivers that the vehicle is turning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #25V133000 · 2025 · 207 vehicles
What's wrong: The hybrid powertrain control module (hpcm) software May cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the hpcm software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025.
Electrical Vehicle recall #25V123000 · 2025 · 933 vehicles
What's wrong: The instrument panel cluster May not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "control and displays," and 102, "transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" as well as fmvss numbers 105, 108, and 208.
Why it matters: An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2025.
Transmission & drivetrain, Electrical Vehicle recall #25V158000 · 2025 · 48,041 vehicles
What's wrong: The body and power train control modules May fail to detect a change in the 12-volt battery state of charge.
Why it matters: An undetected low battery charge can result in a loss of electrical accessories such as hazard lights, or cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will recalibrate the body control module and power train control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 23, 2025.
Engine Vehicle recall #25V345000 · 2025 · 1,809 vehicles
What's wrong: 5l hev or phev engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23v380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor May be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Why it matters: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as quickly as possible if they hear unexpected engine noises, notice a reduction in vehicle power, or see smoke. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2025.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V442000 · 2025 · 200,237 vehicles
What's wrong: A software error May cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image May remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Why it matters: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse May distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025.
Equipment Vehicle recall #25V685000 · 2025 · 59,006 vehicles
What's wrong: The engine block heater May crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Why it matters: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord.…
Exterior lights, Electrical Vehicle recall #26V104000 · 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles
What's wrong: When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (itrm) May lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it matters: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026.
Suspension Vehicle recall #26V340000 · 2026 · 4,653 vehicles
What's wrong: The front lower control arm ball joints May have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
Why it matters: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (19): the most common themes are noise or vibration (7), warning light on (2), leaks (2).
- Electrical (15): the most common themes are electrical failure (11), noise or vibration (2), stalls / loses power (2).
- Other / unknown (12): the most common themes are electrical failure (4), noise or vibration (3).
- Suspension (10): the most common themes are noise or vibration (5).
The 2023 Ford Maverick has 81 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 5 Maverick model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 67). Complaints peaked in 2025 (29 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 2 years old, at a median of 12,377 miles. Neighboring years: 2022 (150 complaints, 28 recalls), 2024 (72 complaints, 15 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 | 30 | 25 | Regular |
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 24 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2023 Ford Maverick have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 21 vehicle recalls for the 2023 Ford Maverick. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2023 Ford Maverick problems?
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (19), electrical (15), other / unknown (12).
What gas mileage does the 2023 Ford Maverick get?
EPA ratings run up to 25 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic 8-spd), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
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