2025 Ford Maverick: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2025 Ford Maverick: 12 recalls, 24 owner complaints and up to 25 mpg combined.
Recalls
12 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment, Electrical Vehicle recall #25V343000 · 2025 · 6,781 vehicles
What's wrong: 5l or 2.0l mpc engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater May overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Why it matters: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the block heater element and inspect the electrical cord, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug coupled, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner…
Airbags Vehicle recall #25V350000 · 2025 · 63,898 vehicles
What's wrong: The air bag indicator light on the dashboard May be loose or dislodged, and not visible to occupants. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Why it matters: The air bag indicator light May fail to warn occupants of a deactivated air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will install air bag indicator light retaining clips, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2025.
Stability control, Brakes (hydraulic) Vehicle recall #25V787000 · 2025 · 2 vehicles
What's wrong: The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU May cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist.
Why it matters: Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025.
Engine Vehicle recall #25V828000 · 2025 · 6 vehicles
What's wrong: The cylinder head May have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will replace the cylinder head assembly, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealership inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #25V863000 · 2025 · 272,645 vehicles
What's wrong: The integrated park module May fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 114, "theft protection and rollaway prevention."
Why it matters: A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The park module software will be updated over-the-air (ota) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026.
Body & structure Vehicle recall #25V884000 · 2025 · 6,897 vehicles
What's wrong: The instrument panel cover May separate when the air bag deploy.
Why it matters: An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026.
Exterior lights, Electrical Vehicle recall #26V104000 · 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles
What's wrong: When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (itrm) May lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Why it matters: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (ota) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #26V122000 · 2026 · 47,804 vehicles
What's wrong: The exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve May fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Why it matters: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the egr valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #26V157000 · 2026 · 323 vehicles
What's wrong: The moonroof glass May not have been bonded correctly to the moonroof frame, which could result in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle.
Why it matters: A detached glass panel May become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and replace the glass if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2026.
Airbags Vehicle recall #26V201000 · 2026 · 3,170 vehicles
What's wrong: The occupant classification sensor (ocs) unit May fail to correctly detect the presence of an adult or child in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Why it matters: Failure to correctly detect a passenger May result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026.
Electrical, Equipment Vehicle recall #26V239000 · 2026 · 55 vehicles
What's wrong: 5l or 2.0l mpc engine and an engine block heater. The engine block heater May overheat when the vehicle is parked with the block heater plugged in.
Why it matters: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, and inspect and replace the electrical cord if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have an alternative option to replace the engine block heater element with a threaded…
Suspension Vehicle recall #26V340000 · 2026 · 4,653 vehicles
What's wrong: The front lower control arm ball joints May have been incorrectly installed or incorrectly repaired at the vehicle assembly plant, allowing the control arm to disconnect from the front wheel knuckle.
Why it matters: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and repair the front lower control arm ball joints as necessary, free of charge.owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Forward collision avoidance (7): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Engine (6): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Transmission & drivetrain (6): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (2).
- Electrical (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2025 Ford Maverick has 24 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 5 Maverick model years for complaints (well below the 67 average). Complaints peaked in 2026 (13 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 0 years old, at a median of 3,200 miles. Neighboring years: 2024 (72 complaints, 15 recalls), 2026 (6 complaints, 7 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2025 Ford Maverick have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 vehicle recalls for the 2025 Ford Maverick. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Ford Maverick problems?
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance (7), engine (6), transmission & drivetrain (6).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Ford Maverick get?
EPA ratings run up to 25 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic 8-spd), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2025 Ford Maverick repair manual?
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