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Ford Maverick VIN Number Check

Run a free NHTSA vPIC decode on a Ford Maverick VIN to confirm the model year and engine, then see which of the 46 NHTSA recall campaigns for 2022–2026 cover that year.

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Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

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Ford Maverick

About the Ford Maverick

Ford has sold the Maverick in the US since the 2022 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 46 vehicle recall campaigns and 1,196 owner complaints. The 2022 has the most complaints of any model year (616). EPA rates it at 21–38 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2022–2026
EPA classSmall Pickup Trucks
NHTSA recall campaigns46
Owner complaints1,196 at NHTSA
Ford Maverick photographed at a US vehicle auction
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Generations

Ford Maverick at a glance

One generation in the data, 2022–2026: 46 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,196 owner complaints.

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Maverick
2022–2026Small Pickup Trucks
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2022–2026

Ford Maverick

EPA classSmall Pickup Trucks
EPA combined mpg21–38
NHTSA recalls46

Engines (EPA)

  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2022–2026
  • 2.5 L 4-cyl (hybrid) · 2022–2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, FWD
  • automatic (2022–2026), CVT (2022–2026)

Known issues to check

Powertrain (transmission, driveline) (369)Electrical system (361)Engine and cooling (282)11 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 1,196 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · Maverick3FTTW8E3?NR······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2022 Ford Maverick, built in Hermosillo, Mexico
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which Maverick model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 46 campaigns on file for Maverick model years 2022–2026, and the 2022 shows up in more of them than any other year (29), ahead of the 2023 (22). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2022
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recall
Pick a row
What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Transport Canada recalls for these model years were checked against this list; each one matches an NHTSA campaign shown here. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Ford Maverick owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Between them, the 2022 and 2023 hold 960 of the 1,196 complaints, or 80%. Tap any bar or generation.

1,196NHTSA complaints, 2022–2026
43mention a crash
9mention a fire
21injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearMaverick: 1,196 complaints · most for the 2022 (616)

Top complaint areas · Maverick

Mentions in 1,196 complaints, 2022–2026.

Powertrain (transmission, driveline)369
Electrical system361
Engine and cooling282
Brakes173
Forward collision avoidance92
Speed control / acceleration69
Crashes 43Fires 9Injuries 21

2022–2026

NHTSA data summary

The 2022 is the outlier. On its own it has 616 of the ’s 1,196 complaints (52%), more than any other Maverick model year. By area, nothing stands out. Powertrain leads with 369, with the electrical system (361) and engine and cooling (282) close behind.

What Maverick owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

2022–present (1st generation)

CarComplaints has only a few reports, so NHTSA carries most of the owner data. After complaints named Maverick Hybrid are removed, the 2023 draws the most exact-model complaints. Owners describe brake concerns, drained 12 volt batteries, sudden loss of power and front axle vibration. Recalls for the non-hybrid Maverick cover a fuel tank that may have been damaged and leak, side curtain air bags that may not deploy properly and brake lights that may illuminate without the driver applying the brakes. [2] [3] [4]

What to check before buying

  • Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the fuel tank, side curtain air bag and brake light campaigns.
  • Ask whether the 12 volt battery or front axles have been replaced.
  • On the drive, watch for warning lights or a sudden loss of power, test the brakes and listen for vibration or clunks from the front axle when accelerating.
Sources (3) and method
Sources:
  1. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2022 Ford Maverick
  2. CarComplaints.com, 2022 Ford Maverick problems
  3. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2023 Ford Maverick

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 29, 2026.

Owner opinions · Reddit

What Ford Maverick owners say on Reddit

Summarized from public threads

Maverick owners on Reddit love the value. Hybrid owners describe paying a modest price for a small truck that drives like a sedan, returns strong real-world fuel economy and has a handy bed, and some have passed high mileage with little beyond routine service. The weak points they name are the 2022 launch year, when many owners dealt with a weak 12-volt battery, CV axle replacements and grabby low-speed hybrid brakes that a software update did not fully fix. Many also find the interior cheap and noisy, with loud road noise, rattles and a basic infotainment screen.

Pros

  • Strong value for the money
  • Excellent fuel economy on the hybrid
  • Drives like a comfortable sedan while offering a useful bed

Cons

  • 2022 models had battery, CV axle and recall issues
  • Grabby hybrid brakes near a stop
  • Cheap-feeling interior, rattles and loud road noise

Opinions of individual owners, summarized in our own words. Not verified data; check recalls and complaints above.

Owner complaints · by model year

Maverick complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Hybrid Maverick versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

1,196complaints, 2022–2026
43mention a crash
9mention a fire
21injuries reported
2complaints report a death
Most complaints: 2022 (616), 2023 (344), 2024 (175)
616’22344’23175’24’25

2022 · 616 complaints

Crashes 15 · fires 5 · injuries 8

Electrical system200
Power train179
Engine163
Service brakes109
Unknown or other68

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

Maverick CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 23 Maverick versions for model years 2022–2026 (gas and hybrid). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 234 g/mi, for the 2026 hybrid. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

Maverick2022–2026

21–38 mpg · CO₂ 234–414 g/mi

2025
25combined MPG
355CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$2,700EPA yearly fuel cost
6/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
5/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III SULEV30 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 30Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2025: AWD · Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo — 25 MPG · 355 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
20025030035040020252022 · Gas: 3422023 · Gas: 3552024 · Gas: 3422025 · Gas: 3552026 · Gas: 3412022 · Hybrid: 2372023 · Hybrid: 2402024 · Hybrid: 2372025 · Hybrid: 2342026 · Hybrid: 234
GasHybrid

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

Maverick vs Toyota Tacoma vs Chevrolet Colorado

NHTSA + EPA data

Take 2022–2026. NHTSA lists 46 recall campaigns for the Maverick, against 12 for the Toyota Tacoma and 7 for the Chevrolet Colorado. Pick a range to compare.

Ford Maverick

Model years 2022–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
46
NHTSA owner complaints
1,196
EPA combined mpg
21–38
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.0, 2.5 L
Also listed
turbo, hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, FWD
NHTSA crash rating
4★ overall (2023)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 369
  2. Electrical system 361
  3. Engine and cooling 282

Toyota Tacoma

Model years 2022–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
12
NHTSA owner complaints
370
EPA combined mpg
18–24
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.4, 2.7 L · 6-cyl 3.5 L
Also listed
turbo, hybrid
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD
NHTSA crash rating
4★ overall (2023)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 94
  2. Structure and body 57
  3. Brakes 50

Chevrolet Colorado

Model years 2022–2026

NHTSA recall campaigns
7
NHTSA owner complaints
356
EPA combined mpg
16–23
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.5, 2.7, 2.8 L · 6-cyl 3.6 L
Also listed
turbo, diesel
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD
NHTSA crash rating
4★ overall (2023)

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Electrical system 111
  2. Forward collision avoidance 105
  3. Brakes 71

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Ford Maverick VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a Maverick

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Grey Ford Maverick (first generation) crew cab pickup, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: BuickRiviera99, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Maverick's compact unibody frame means there's no traditional frame rail stamp, the primary VIN plate at the lower driver's side windshield and the door jamb sticker are the main reference points. A secondary frame stamp is located on the driver's side near the front axle mounting area. Maverick is a newer model (2022+), so check the B-pillar for an additional label on PHEV hybrid variants.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Ford Maverick VIN questions

Which Ford Maverick model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2022 leads with 616, ahead of the 2023 (344) and 2024 (175). Those first two alone make up 80% of the 1,196 Maverick complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Ford Maverick had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 46 vehicle campaigns for model years 2022–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Ford Maverick recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 21V-976, 22V-484, 23V-380, 25V-345, 25V-685, 24V-185, 25V-343, 25V-828 and 2 more. Do-not-drive advisories came with 26V-340. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Ford Maverick get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2022–2026 Maverick at 21–38 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Ford Maverick compare with the Toyota Tacoma and Chevrolet Colorado on recalls?

For 2022–2026 models the Maverick has 46 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Toyota Tacoma has 12, the Chevrolet Colorado 7. Complaints run 1,196, 370 and 356 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

What crash rating does the Ford Maverick have?

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2024 Maverick 4 stars overall. Both rated versions, FWD and 4WD, get that score.

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