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2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 41 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid, 16% of all 261 complaints that year, with 2 crashes and no fires or injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 9,750 miles. No related recall is listed for this problem area.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
41
16% of 261
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
9,750 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power at highway speed accompanied by a 'Pre-Collision Assist not available' warning on the dash.
  • Vehicles reportedly enter a reduced-power or limp mode that cuts speed from highway speeds down to under 30 or 40 mph without warning.
  • Multiple dash alerts appear together, including AdvanceTrac error, Hill Assist not available, and Service Engine Soon, alongside the pre-collision assist warning.
  • Some owners state the transmission unexpectedly shifts to neutral or shows a 'Gear Selected Will Engage at Low Speed' message during the same episode.
  • Several owners report the issue occurred shortly after dealer service related to recall reprogramming of the BCM or PCM.
  • Drivers describe needing to pull onto the shoulder or use hazard lights after the pre-collision system disabled itself mid-drive.

When 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 7, 2024, latest Nov 5, 2025.

2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid collision avoidance & cameras complaints: complaints filed per month11Mar 2024May 2024Jul 2024Nov 2024Mar 2025May 2025Nov 2025
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2024 to Nov 2025; peak Mar 2024 (11).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Maverick Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202229 (6%)
  2. 202341 (16%)
  3. 202414 (14%)
  4. 20253 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid owners reported Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems?
NHTSA lists 41 complaints in this area for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid, which is 16% of the 261 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid collision avoidance system?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data specifically tied to this Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaint area for the 2023 model year.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 9,750 miles.
Did these complaints involve crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to this problem area for the 2023 Maverick Hybrid, with no fires and no injuries reported.
How does 2023 compare to other Maverick Hybrid model years for this issue?
The 2023 model year shows 41 complaints (16% share), higher than 2022's 29 complaints (6% share), 2024's 14 complaints (14% share), and 2025's 3 complaints (13% share) so far.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.