2023 Ford Maverick Tire Recall (24V223)
Ford Motor Company · 115 vehicles · Reported March 22, 2024
Ford Motor Company is recalling 115 2023 Ford Bronco Sport; 2023 Ford Maverick vehicles. The tires may have been manufactured incorrectly, which may result in a loss of vehicle handling and control. A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V223 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V223000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 24S20 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 22, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2023 Ford Bronco Sport; 2023 Ford Maverick |
| Units affected | 115 |
| Component | Tires |
| Safety risk | A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023 Ford Maverick in recall 24V223?
The tires may have been manufactured incorrectly, which may result in a loss of vehicle handling and control.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles. The tires may have been manufactured incorrectly, which may result in a loss of vehicle handling and control.
Is it safe to drive a 2023 Maverick with recall 24V223?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Maverick shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the tires, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V223?
Recall 24V223 covers 115 vehicles: 2023 Ford Bronco Sport; 2023 Ford Maverick.
NHTSA lists 115 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ford | Bronco Sport |
| 2023 | Ford | Maverick |
What is the fix for the Maverick tire recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S20.
When was recall 24V223 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 24V223 to NHTSA on March 22, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 5, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 22, 2024 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V223000. |
| April 5, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 30 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 24V223?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V223 is open on your Maverick, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023 Maverick vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Maverick owners do about recall 24V223?
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 24V223000 applies to your Maverick.
- Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the tires 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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Maverick owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 239 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 18 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.
Since recall 24V223 was reported on March 22, 2024, owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the suspension, wheels and tires on these vehicles. 1 of them (7%) 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 suspension, wheels and tires and were received on or after March 22, 2024, 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 suspension, wheels and tires issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 239 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 18 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. 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.
- 2023 Ford Bronco Sport: 158 complaints in total, 7 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2023 Ford Maverick: 81 complaints in total, 11 about the suspension, wheels and tires
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The cv joint axles are failing. No axles on a new car or truck should EVER fail under 100k miles. Ford maverick axles are failing at under 50k miles. And mine failed at 22k miles. And Ford will only replace 1 at a time.
2023 Ford Maverick owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11645445, filed February 27, 2025
I recently reported my Ford maverick for the failure of the front right CV joint/axle at 22k miles. Well when I picked it up from Ford. They notified me that the front left is also bad. And I'm at 23k miles. These are clearly an issue that's happening everywhere.
2023 Ford Maverick owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11646623, filed March 5, 2025
Vehicle "shakes and vibrates" when accelerating along with odd clicking noises when turning. The sunroof also leaks during car washes.
2023 Ford Maverick owner, MO, NHTSA complaint 11717721, filed February 13, 2026
Can recall 24V223 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 tires 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)).
If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2023 Ford Maverick returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what California's lemon law looks at.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
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 24V223
Did the recall 24V223 fix work?
Since recall 24V223 was reported on March 22, 2024, owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the suspension, wheels and tires on these vehicles. 1 of them (7%) 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 April 5, 2024.
Is the 24V223000 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 24V223000?
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 24V223000 (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.