repaired · 2026 Q3
Control arm: lower ball joint
Do not driveNewRisk. A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2025 Ford MaverickProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 23 owner complaints about the 2025 Ford Maverick, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-343 the manufacturer reports only 64% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Ford Maverick has problems
23 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
6Power train1 crash/fire/injury
6Engine1 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Air bags
2Service brakes
2Visibility/wiper
1Lane departure
1Back over prevention
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 2 |
| Power train | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2025 Ford Maverick recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system
NewRisk. An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
NewRisk. A detached glass panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
NewRisk. An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
NewRisk. 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,…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Interior panels: dashboard
NewRisk. An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Internal: park pawl
NewRisk. A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Engine
NewRisk. An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
NewRisk. Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: status indicator lamp/light
Risk. The air bag indicator light may fail to warn occupants of a deactivated air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other Maverick year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Maverick median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Maverick owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact's employer owns a 2025 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the pre-collision warning light suddenly activated, and the vehicle abruptly stopped. After pulling over and waiting for several minutes, the contact was able to continue driving. The…
My Wife went out to the truck 2025 Ford Maverick XLT FX4 OFF ROAD PACKAGE TOWING PACKAGE LUXURY PACKAGE to back out of our drive way as She ALWAYS Does and instead of reverse she ended up in the garage door. it went forward I have a picture to show it was in reverse tried to engage emergency brake…
I got out of my truck this morning once I arrived at work and the parking brake function unavailable message came on. I got back in and started the vehicle and Parking Brake Unavailable, Advanced Trac unavailable, Hill Descent Assist unavailable, ABS unavailable, and Forward Collision/ Lane-Keeping…
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