2025-2026 Ford Maverick Sunroof Recall (26V157)

Recall 26V157 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2025-2026 Ford Maverick in recall 26V157?

The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The moonroof glass may not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.

Is it safe to drive a 2025-2026 Maverick with recall 26V157?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, 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 sun and moon roof assembly.

Which vehicles are included in recall 26V157?

Recall 26V157 covers 323 vehicles: 2025-2026 Ford Maverick.

NHTSA lists 323 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Maverick sunroof recall?

Yes. Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and replace the glass if necessary, free of charge.

Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and replace the glass if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 2026.

When was recall 26V157 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 26V157 to NHTSA on March 17, 2026. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 17, 2026.

This recall was filed 6 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 26V157?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 26V157 is open on your Maverick, it will be listed there.

Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 26V157000 is open on your Maverick, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 26S18. 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 26V157?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 26V157000 applies to your Maverick.
2. Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. 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.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the sun and moon roof assembly happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. 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 29 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 26V157 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 29 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the lighting and visibility. 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.

• 2025 Ford Maverick: 24 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility
• 2026 Ford Maverick: 5 complaints in total, 0 about the lighting and visibility

Can recall 26V157 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 sun and moon roof assembly 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)).

A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2025-2026 Ford Maverick can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.

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.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Maverick went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

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.

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