2023 Ford Maverick Hybrid · symptom sheet

Battery dies or the car will not start

33owner reports
14,000median miles
0involved a crash

Newest report Jun 21, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026

82 of the 260 complaints on this car are about the electrical system. 33 of those describe dead battery.

Tick what matches of 33 reports

dead after sitting a day or two

needed a jump start

battery replaced more than once

warning lights or messages

the dealer found a drain

the dealer found nothing

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (30 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the electrical system covers the 2023 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the electrical system on the Maverick Hybrid

RQ24-014opened Nov 15, 2024

Electrical · model years 2022

Loss of motive power. Closed oct 10, 2025, led to recall 25V-019.

NHTSA summary

On January 31, 2024, The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24002) to investigate loss of motive power allegations in model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. Consumers reported a loss of engine power accompanied by complete electrical system failure either while driving or after stopping at a traffic light or stop sign. The vehicles generally could not be restarted, and the incidents were commonly diagnosed by dealerships to a failed 12-Volt (12V) battery. On April 12, 2024, Ford issued safety recall 24V-267 covering 456,565 MY 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport and MY 2022-2023 Ford Maverick vehicles. The recall addressed loss of motive power resulting from sudden degradation of the 12V battery during the drive cycle. The recall remedy consisted of software updates to the body control module and the powertrain control module. The updated software aimed to provide warning to consumers when the battery is failing and inhibit certain vehicle functions which can lead to loss of motive power incidents. Additionally, Ford removed the existing 12V Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB) as both a service component for the subject vehicles and original equipment for newly built Bronco Sport vehicles (during MY 2024 production), replacing it with a more robust absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery. The same AGM battery had been incorporated into Ford Maverick production in late 2022. Following recall 24V-267, ODI received loss of motive power complaints in v

None of these investigations covers the 2023 model year.

When it happens

Too few of these reports state a mileage to give a range.

223

824

2025

326

What owners wrote

“The vehicle has less than 12,000 miles. Vehicle repeatedly entered "deep sleep" mode, disabling vehicle remote features and lights inside of vehicle. Took to dealership multiple times. Battery test showed sulfation and can no longer function as designed. Factory 12v battery replaced and software update completed yet still experiencing the same âdeep sleepâ mode.”
Filed Jul 10, 2025 · 12,000 miles

“I own a 2023 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid. I am having issues with the 12v battery. The battery drains unexpectedly making the truck go into Battery Saver Mode. I already took it to the Ford de leadership where it received a new 12v battery. Couple of months go by and now the replacement battery is having the same issue.”
Filed May 13, 2025

“12 volt battery does not recharge properly. Vehicle is always in deep sleep mode.”
Filed Apr 2, 2025

“Since new in Sept 2023 this vehicle has suffered from consistent charging problems with the 12 volt battery, it sends "deep sleep" warnings to the Ford App and disables certain safety features. Charging the battery only restores functionality temporarily, driving the car ends up depleting the 12 volt battery over time. It affects all Ford Maverick Hybrids including mine.”
Filed Apr 1, 2025

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 33 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.