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2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid, 6% of its 261 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are listed for this problem area, and NHTSA records no crashes, fires, or injuries tied to these complaints.

Fuel System complaints
16
6% of 261
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power while driving, sometimes on a highway, with multiple warning messages appearing on the instrument cluster.
  • Some describe the vehicle abruptly braking or stopping on its own shortly after leaving a parking spot, accompanied by wrench and check engine indicators.
  • Others report the vehicle would not move at a stoplight and displayed numerous error messages after recent recall work was performed.
  • A separate complaint describes a cracked seam where the fuel filler neck connects to the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak with a strong gasoline smell.
  • Several drivers noted the check engine light stayed on after the vehicle returned to normal following a restart.

When 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 7, 2024, latest Jun 3, 2026.

2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month5Mar 2024May 2024Jul 2024Apr 2025Jun 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2024 to Jun 2026; peak Mar 2024 (5).

Fuel System recalls for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Maverick Hybrid model year

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

  1. 202220 (4%)
  2. 202316 (6%)
  3. 20247 (7%)
  4. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid owners reported fuel system problems?
NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid, which is 6% of the 261 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid fuel system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid.
Did the fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the 16 Fuel System complaints for this model year.
How does the 2023 Maverick Hybrid compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
NHTSA shows 20 Fuel System complaints for 2022 (4% share), 16 for 2023 (6% share), and 7 for 2024 (7% share), with 0 recorded for 2025.

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.