2022 Ford Maverick Brake Lights Recall (22V730)
Ford Motor Company · 11,239 vehicles · Reported September 30, 2022
Ford Motor Company is recalling 11,239 2022 Ford Maverick vehicles. Under certain circumstances, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause the brake lights to illuminate without the driver applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V730 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V730000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 22C24 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | September 30, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2022 Ford Maverick |
| Units affected | 11,239 |
| Component | Exterior Lighting > Brake Lights |
| Safety risk | Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Ford Maverick in recall 22V730?
Under certain circumstances, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause the brake lights to illuminate without the driver applying the brakes.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Maverick vehicles. Under certain circumstances, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) module may cause the brake lights to illuminate without the driver applying the brakes. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Is it safe to drive a 2022 Maverick with recall 22V730?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the brake lights.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V730?
Recall 22V730 covers 11,239 vehicles: 2022 Ford Maverick.
NHTSA lists 11,239 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ford | Maverick |
What is the fix for the Maverick brake lights recall?
Yes. Dealers will update the software in the ABS module, free of charge.
Dealers will update the software in the ABS module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C24.
When was recall 22V730 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 22V730 to NHTSA on September 30, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as November 9, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2022 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V730000. |
| November 9, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 48 months ago. If your Maverick was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Maverick is part of recall 22V730?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V730 is open on your Maverick, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V730000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Maverick owners do about recall 22V730?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V730000 applies to your Maverick.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the brake lights happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Maverick owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 11 of them about the brakes.
Since recall 22V730 was reported on September 30, 2022, owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 1 of them (11%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the brakes and were received on or after September 30, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related brakes issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 150 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 11 of them involve the brakes. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Ford Maverick: 150 complaints in total, 11 about the brakes
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
while i was driving the truck lost power and i could not turn on my 4 way flashers when i was on the side of the road.
2022 Ford Maverick owner, MN, NHTSA complaint 11642103, filed February 12, 2025
NHTSA #26V104: I purchased this vehicle to rent it out on Turo (a vehicle sharing platform). It was de-listed from Turo on March 18 due to NHTSA #26V104 recall being unresolved. I have been unable to rent my vehicle since then and Ford has not provided a remedy to this recall.
2022 Ford Maverick owner, HI, NHTSA complaint 11740980, filed May 30, 2026
El dia 21 de marzo del 2022 llegando a mi casa y para ser bien especifica frente a mi casa me estaba acomodando para colocar en riversa mi guagua y la misma se acelero sola y los frenos no le funcionaron, causando que me fuera por un risco. Los air bags nunca le abrieron.
2022 Ford Maverick owner, PR, NHTSA complaint 11464070, filed May 10, 2022
Can recall 22V730 make my Maverick a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this brake lights recall means their Maverick qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Brake defects are safety defects. California's lemon law presumption can apply after two repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, when the manufacturer has been notified directly.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022 Ford Maverick has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V730
Did the recall 22V730 fix work?
Since recall 22V730 was reported on September 30, 2022, owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 1 of them (11%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed November 9, 2022.
Is the 22V730000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Maverick is part of recall 22V730000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V730000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.