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2025 FORD MAVERICK Safety Overview

The 2025 FORD MAVERICK has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 12 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
  • Equipment:electrical:engine block heater
  • Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for FORD MAVERICK owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2025 FORD MAVERICK 26V340000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehi...

A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. If ignored, adetached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed.

Reported: 5/27/2026
2025 FORD MAVERICK 26V239000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and 2026 Bronco Sport vehicles equip...

An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 26V239000: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/14/2026
2025 FORD MAVERICK 26V201000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles.

Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. If ignored, failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.. To fix this, dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge.

Reported: 3/31/2026
2025 FORD MAVERICK 26V157000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles.

A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning visibility:sun/moon roof assembly. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. If ignored, adetached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and replace the glass if necessary, free of charge.

Reported: 3/17/2026
2025 FORD MAVERICK 26V122000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, ...

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 26V122000: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/3/2026
2025 FORD MAVERICK 26V104000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-4...

Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning electrical system: integrated trailer brake control. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. If ignored, trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, the integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

Reported: 2/20/2026
2025 FORD MAVERICK 25V884000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles.

An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning structure:interior panels:dashboard. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. If ignored, an instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash.. To fix this, dealers will replace the instrument panel cover, free of charge.

Reported: 12/18/2025
2025 FORD MAVERICK 25V863000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang M...

A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning power train:automatic transmission:internal:park pawl. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. If ignored, aloss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, the park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.

Reported: 12/12/2025
2025 FORD MAVERICK 25V828000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 ...

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. In addition, the loss of oil can result in engine seizure and loss of motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning engine. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. If ignored, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. To fix this, dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge.

Reported: 12/1/2025
2025 FORD MAVERICK 25V787000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles.

Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V787000: Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 11/14/2025
2025 FORD MAVERICK 25V350000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick vehicles.

The air bag indicator light may fail to warn occupants of a deactivated air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V350000: The air bag indicator light may fail to warn occupants of a deactivated air... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/9/2025
2025 FORD MAVERICK 25V343000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023...

An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Recall 25V343000: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/23/2025

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.