no report yet
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NewRisk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2025 Freightliner Business Class M2Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2, most often about the power train. It is covered by 13 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-760 the manufacturer reports only 54% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
13 recalls
2025 Freightliner Business Class M2 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.
no report yet
Structure: body
NewRisk. Insulation that comes into contact with hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
NewRisk. A lack of lubrication may cause binding gears and difficulty steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Suspension: critical fasteners
Risk. A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Service brakes, air: critical fasteners
Risk. A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Steering: critical fasteners
Risk. A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Supply: reservoir/tank
Risk. Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. Brake lights that fail increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. Brake lights that fail to illuminate can fail to indicate to other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. Tie rod separation can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Wheels: hub
Risk. A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Parking brake
Risk. Park brake failure or unexpected park brake engagement while driving increases the risk of a crash.
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 Freightliner.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other Business Class M2 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 Business Class M2 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Business Class M2 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2025 Freightliner M2. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH and driving over a bump, the contact’s leg struck the gear shifter, shifting the gear shifter into neutral. The contact believed that the gear shifter was not in a good location and that the gear shifter was…
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