2022-2024 Ford Maverick Body Control Module Software Recall (24V293)
Ford Motor Company · 242,669 vehicles · Reported April 26, 2024
Ford Motor Company is recalling 242,669 2022-2024 Ford Maverick vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights. Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V293 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V293000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 24S27 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | April 26, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2022-2024 Ford Maverick |
| Units affected | 242,669 |
| Component | Electrical System > Body Control Module > Software |
| Safety risk | Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2024 Ford Maverick in recall 24V293?
The Body Control Module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The Body Control Module (BCM) may inadvertently deactivate one or both rear tail lights.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2024 Maverick with recall 24V293?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Rear tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce the vehicle's visibility to 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 software.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V293?
Recall 24V293 covers 242,669 vehicles: 2022-2024 Ford Maverick.
NHTSA lists 242,669 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2024 | Ford | Maverick |
What is the fix for the Maverick body control module software recall?
Yes. Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge.
Dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S24.
Manufacturer recall number: 24S27.
When was recall 24V293 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 24V293 to NHTSA on April 26, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 10, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| April 26, 2024 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V293000. |
| May 10, 2024 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 29 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 24V293?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V293 is open on your Maverick, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 24V293000 is open on your Maverick, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 24S27. You can also ask any Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Maverick owners do about recall 24V293?
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 24V293000 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 software 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 303 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 66 of them about the electrical system.
Since recall 24V293 was reported on April 26, 2024, owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 7 of them (12%) 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 electrical system and were received on or after April 26, 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 electrical system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 303 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 66 of them involve the electrical system. 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, 38 about the electrical system
- 2023 Ford Maverick: 81 complaints in total, 15 about the electrical system
- 2024 Ford Maverick: 72 complaints in total, 13 about the electrical system
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Reverse image is freezing, even after the truck’s recall was addressed by a local Ford dealership. This is a safety issue and could potentially cost a life if someone is backing up and the reverse image freezes.
2024 Ford Maverick owner, AZ, NHTSA complaint 11656234, filed April 23, 2025
Wife was traveling from work to home when vehicle shut down in the middle of the roadway. Vehicle locked transmission into park. Tow truck driver nor Ford representatives via customer care could provide a means to release the parked truck.
2024 Ford Maverick owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11701717, filed November 26, 2025
Vehicle keeps going into "Battery Saver Mode" and having 12-volt battery not maintaining charge. When the battery gets low, the vehicle beings having various electrical system glitches and drivability issues. This is a well-known issue with Ford Maverick Hybrid trucks and Ford is not fixing the problem.
2024 Ford Maverick owner, PA, NHTSA complaint 11713834, filed January 28, 2026
Can recall 24V293 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 software 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)).
Electrical faults are hard to diagnose, so dealers often try several fixes before one works, if one works at all. That pattern of repeat visits for the same software problem is common in lemon law claims.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022-2024 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.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no 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 24V293
Did the recall 24V293 fix work?
Since recall 24V293 was reported on April 26, 2024, owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 7 of them (12%) 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 May 10, 2024.
Is the 24V293000 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 24V293000?
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 24V293000 (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.