2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 4 Maverick Hybrid years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid ranks worst of the 4 model years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 465 NHTSA complaints. Engine issues lead at 35% of complaints, followed by electrical (34%) and transmission/powertrain (30%) problems, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to later years.
- Complaints
- 465
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine162 (35%)
- Electrical System159 (34%)
- Transmission & Powertrain138 (30%)
- Brakes98 (21%)
- Other45 (10%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras29 (6%)
- Fuel System20 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires19 (4%)
- Airbags15 (3%)
- Steering14 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners report the catalytic converter glowing red hot and smelling like burning plastic during remote start on cold mornings.
- Some describe the engine running rich while idling in cold weather, dumping excess fuel into the catalytic converter.
- Backup camera images have been reported to freeze and show an outdated image, in one case leading to a collision with a tree.
- Owners report grabby brakes that create a void zone in pedal travel and cause the vehicle to pull to the right.
- Some report a brake failure while reversing that led to a crash into a ditch and boulder.
- A seat heating element reportedly malfunctioned, producing smoke and a small fire that burned a passenger.
2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V881000Dec 18, 2025Transmission & Powertrain87 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).
2022 compared with other Maverick Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid reliable?
- Compared to other Maverick Hybrid model years, 2022 has the highest Complaint Index at 100 and ranks worst out of 4 years tracked, with 465 NHTSA complaints and an Avoid verdict.
- What is the top problem area for the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid?
- Engine complaints lead at 35% of all complaints (162 of 465), with a median failure mileage of 15,000 miles, followed by electrical system issues at 34%.
- Does the 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (campaign 25V881000) covering the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module software, which may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2022 Maverick Hybrid compare to the 2023 and later years?
- The 2023 model has a Complaint Index of 67 with 261 complaints (Caution), 2024 sits at 33 with 103 complaints (Good), and 2025 is at 0 with 24 complaints (Best), making 2022 the year with the most reported problems.