Recall 22V594 covers 64,974 2022 Ford Maverick vehicles for improper side-curtain air bag deployment. Repair will be free once available.
Ford is recalling 64,974 2022 Maverick vehicles under recall 22V594 because the side-curtain air bags can fail to deploy properly. If those air bags deploy improperly, injury risk rises in a crash, and Ford dealers will complete the repair free of charge once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The side curtain air bags in the 2022 Ford Maverick sit along the roof rail above the side windows. They are designed to inflate along the glass area during certain crashes and help reduce the chance that an occupant is pushed or thrown toward the opening. The right air curtain module assembly is one of those roof-mounted air bag parts.
On affected Mavericks, the side curtain air bags did not meet the ejection mitigation performance requirement in compliance testing. Ford compared the test data with its earlier certification testing, but the company had not identified the root cause in the recall record. The problem is with how the air curtains perform when they are needed, not with something an owner adjusts or services during normal maintenance.
There is no warning sign before failure. The air bag warning light is not described as a signal for this defect, so an owner should not expect a dashboard alert or a change in how the truck drives before the air curtains are needed.
Who's affected?
| 2022 Ford Maverick | side curtain air bag |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 64,974 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2022 Ford Maverick pickup is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An improperly deploying side curtain air bag raises the risk of injury in a crash. There is no warning sign before the air bag is needed, so confirm whether your VIN is included and ask a Ford dealer what to do next. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022 Ford Maverick is included in this recall.
- Watch for Ford's owner letter or ask a franchised Ford dealer when the free side-curtain air bag module replacement opens.
- Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions and reference recall number 22V594.
- Avoid delaying the repair once Ford or your dealer confirms parts are available; the new side-curtain air bag modules address improper air bag deployment in a crash.
- Bring the recall notice to the Ford dealer if you have it.
What happens at the repair
Once Ford opens the final dealer repair, a Ford technician will replace the left and right side-curtain air bag modules with a new design. Parts and labor will be free under the recall. Ford's standard reimbursement plan covers documented owner-paid repairs made before the recall notice. The reimbursement eligibility end date is October 7, 2022. Contact Ford customer service with repair documentation if that applies.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| August 8, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 22, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| September 22, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 22, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 5, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 30, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V594?
Recall 22V594 covers 64,974 2022 Ford Maverick vehicles with side-curtain air bags that do not meet federal ejection-mitigation requirements. Improper air bag deployment increases injury risk in a crash. Ford dealers will replace the left and right side-curtain air bag modules for free.
What should I do if my 2022 Ford Maverick is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Maverick is included in recall 22V594. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask for Ford recall 22C20. The repair replaces the left and right side-curtain air bag modules with a new design, free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Ford's remedy states that dealers will replace the left and right side-curtain air bag modules free of charge. Use Ford recall number 22C20 when you call the dealer.
Is it safe to drive my 2022 Ford Maverick before the air bag recall repair?
This recall is about crash protection, not a do-not-drive order. The official risk is that improper deployment of a side-curtain air bag increases injury risk in a crash. Confirm your VIN, then ask a Ford dealer how soon the free module replacement is available.
When were owners notified about recall 22V594?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on January 30, 2023. If you bought the Maverick used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then reference Ford recall 22C20 with the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V594000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V594 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V594000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →