2025 Ford Maverick Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#4 most-complained of 4 Maverick years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2025 Ford Maverick ranks 4th out of 4 model years with data, with a Complaint Index of 0 and a "Best" verdict. It has 24 complaints and 12 recalls, led by Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues (33% of complaints).
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 12
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 30 hwy
Top 2025 Ford Maverick problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (33%)
- Electrical System6 (25%)
- Engine6 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (25%)
- Brakes3 (13%)
- Airbags2 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (8%)
- Fuel System1 (4%)
- Lane Departure1 (4%)
- Other1 (4%)
What owners report
- Backup and pre-collision cameras report obstruction or become unavailable even with a clear windshield, sometimes requiring a software update or dealer reset.
- Some owners report the transmission hesitates or shifts harshly on the first cold start of the day, with a feeling of RPM flare before the gear change on the 8F-35 automatic.
- One owner reported the power steering, traction control, hillstart assist, and forward camera all went into default a few days after purchase.
- One owner reported the vehicle caught fire while parked in the driveway at night, with flames starting near the front passenger side and two loud explosions.
- One owner reported the front driver airbag did not deploy in a crash that totaled the vehicle.
- One owner reported brakes failed multiple times at very low speeds within the first week of ownership, leading to a low-speed collision.
2025 Ford Maverick recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V340000May 27, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires4,653 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco Sport and 2022-2026 Maverick vehicles. 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.
Risk: A detached control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S36. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 29, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V239000Apr 14, 2026Other55 vehicles
Equipment:electrical:engine block heater
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and 2026 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.
Risk: An overheated engine block heater can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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 plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Owner notification letters were mailed June 10, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V343. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S52. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 14, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V201000Mar 31, 2026Airbags3,170 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles. 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."
Risk: Failure to correctly detect a passenger may result in the air bag not deploying as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant classification sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C19. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 2, 2026.
2025 Ford Maverick fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2025 compared with other Maverick years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Ford Maverick reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Maverick ranks best among the 4 model years with data, with a Complaint Index of 0 and 24 complaints reported.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Maverick?
- The top problem area is Collision Avoidance & Cameras, making up 33% of complaints, followed by Electrical System, Engine, and Transmission & Powertrain, each at 25%.
- Does the 2025 Ford Maverick have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 12 recalls for the 2025 Maverick, including one do-not-drive recall for front lower control arm ball joints that may be incorrectly installed.
- What year Ford Maverick should I avoid?
- Among the years with data, the 2022 Maverick has the highest Complaint Index at 100 and an Avoid verdict, while 2025 has a Complaint Index of 0 and a Best verdict.
- How is fuel economy on the 2025 Ford Maverick?
- The 2025 Maverick is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined (22 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600.