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2025 Ford Maverick VIN Check, Recalls & Reliability

The 2025 Ford Maverick has good reliability. There are 6 recalls and 31 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Ford Maverick. Severity signals include 3 crash-related complaints and 1 fire-related complaint. The most commonly reported problem areas are: Power Train (4), Electrical System (4), Forward Collision Avoidance (3).

Maverick reliability snapshot

77/100
Latest model-year reliability score
4.0/5
RepairPal rating (overall)

Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.

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Most-reported 2025 Ford Maverick issues

Owner-reported problem categories from NHTSA complaint filings. Counts reflect complaints per category for the most-recent model year on file.

  • Power Train4
  • Electrical System4
  • Forward Collision Avoidance3
  • Unknown Or Other3
  • Service Brakes2
  • Air Bags2

Pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 2025 Ford Maverick

Hands-on checks distilled from real NHTSA complaint patterns and recall histories. Bring this list to a test drive or mechanic inspection.

  • Test brakes at low speeds for failure
  • Check for power steering functionality
  • Inspect for water leaks in passenger cabin
  • Verify rearview camera operation
  • Test adaptive cruise control for unintended acceleration
  • Check for electrical system warnings on dashboard
  • Inspect windshield for stress cracks

2025 Maverick recalls (6)

Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2025 Maverick. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.

  1. STRUCTURENHTSA 25V884000Dec 18, 2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.

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

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk were mailed January 28, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated February 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SE7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 19, 2025.

  2. POWER TRAINNHTSA 25V863000Dec 12, 2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. 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."

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

    Remedy

    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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.

  3. ENGINENHTSA 25V828000Dec 1, 2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Mustang, Lincoln Corsair, and 2025 Maverick vehicles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the ball plugs to fail, resulting in an oil leak.

    Consequence: 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.

    Remedy

    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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 24, 2025.

  4. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICNHTSA 25V787000Nov 14, 2025

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

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

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 17, 2025.

  5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 25V343000Jun 13, 2025

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2023-2025 Escape, 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2025 Lincoln Corsair, Maverick, and Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with a 1.5L 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.

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

    Remedy

    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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 11, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. The parts are anticipated to be available the fourth quarter of 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52.

  6. AIR BAGSNHTSA 25V350000Jun 9, 2025

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

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

    Remedy

    Dealers will install air bag indicator light retaining clips, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C17.

2025 Ford Maverick on the road

155,051 2025 Ford Maverick units were sold new in the US — a key signal for the size of today's used-market inventory.

How the 2025 Ford Maverick stacks up against rivals

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Reliability verdict for the 2025 Ford Maverick

With an 80/100 reliability score against an 83/100 segment average, the 2025 Ford Maverick lands slightly below typical class performance. That gap isn’t dramatic, but it does indicate a modestly higher likelihood of problems than the average competitor based on this index.

Issue reports are spread across multiple systems rather than clustering in a single area. Electrical and powertrain lead the list, with additional signals in service brakes and forward collision avoidance, suggesting a mix of mechanical and tech-related concerns. The recall count is elevated, reinforcing that this model has seen more corrective actions than a limited-recall vehicle.

Overall, the data points to moderate reliability with a slightly above-average buyer risk level.

What you get in a 2025 Ford Maverick report

NMVTIS title brand history
Odometer readings & rollback detection
Accident & damage records
Auction sales with photos
Open safety recalls
Theft & stolen vehicle check

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2025 Ford Maverick — Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Ford Maverick reliable?

With an 80/100 reliability score against an 83/100 segment average, the 2025 Ford Maverick lands slightly below typical class performance. That gap isn’t dramatic, but it does indicate a modestly higher likelihood of problems than the average competitor based on this index.

How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Maverick have?

6 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2025 Ford Maverick. A VIN check confirms whether any remain unrepaired on a specific vehicle.

What are the most common 2025 Ford Maverick problems?

The most-reported 2025 Ford Maverick problem areas are: Power Train (4), Electrical System (4), Forward Collision Avoidance (3).

Should I run a VIN check on a 2025 Ford Maverick?

Yes. A VIN report verifies title brands, odometer history, accident records, and recall completion on a specific 2025 Ford Maverick, complementing the model-year reliability data on this page.