2022-2023 Ford Maverick Instrument Cluster Recall (25V123)
Ford Motor Company · 933 vehicles · Reported February 28, 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling 933 2022-2023 Ford Maverick vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" as well as FMVSS numbers 105, 108, and 208. An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V123 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V123000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 25C06 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 28, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 Ford Maverick |
| Units affected | 933 |
| Build dates | August 20, 2021 to October 9, 2023 |
| Component | Electrical System > Instrument Cluster / Panel |
| Safety risk | An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Ford Maverick in recall 25V123?
The instrument panel cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Maverick Hybrid vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-140. The instrument panel cluster may not properly illuminate warning lights or gauges. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays," and 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" as well as FMVSS numbers 105, 108, and 208.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 Maverick with recall 25V123?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An instrument panel that does not illuminate critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Maverick shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the instrument cluster and panel, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V123?
Recall 25V123 covers 933 vehicles: 2022-2023 Ford Maverick.
NHTSA lists 933 vehicles in this campaign, built August 20, 2021 to October 9, 2023. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Ford | Maverick |
What is the fix for the Maverick instrument cluster recall?
Yes. Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge.
Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C06.
When was recall 25V123 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V123 to NHTSA on February 28, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 9, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| August 20, 2021 | First affected vehicle built (per Ford Motor Company's filing). |
| October 9, 2023 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| February 28, 2025 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V123000. |
| April 9, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 19 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 780 days. If your Maverick was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Maverick is part of recall 25V123?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V123 is open on your Maverick, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V123000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Maverick owners do about recall 25V123?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V123000 applies to your Maverick.
- Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the instrument cluster and panel happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Maverick owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 53 of them about the electrical system.
Since recall 25V123 was reported on February 28, 2025, owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 1 of them (4%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the electrical system and were received on or after February 28, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related electrical system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 231 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 53 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Ford Maverick: 150 complaints in total, 38 about the electrical system
- 2023 Ford Maverick: 81 complaints in total, 15 about the electrical system
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
I Was backing into my designated parking spot in front of our store and a estranged driver cut me off and parked in two parking spots including the designated parking spot in front of the store and a handicapped parking spot next to the designated parking spot causing me to back into another car illegally…
2023 Ford Maverick owner, MD, NHTSA complaint 11669210, filed June 25, 2025
I believe the OEM 12v battery that is used in the Ford Maverick hybrid is underpowered and has issues that seem to plague the vehicle.
2023 Ford Maverick owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11705141, filed December 15, 2025
I had a problem once with the interface module, and since it was still under warranty, the Ford dealership in Fairfield, California replaced it and at 3:32 AM today January 3, 2026.
2023 Ford Maverick owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11708485, filed January 3, 2026
Can recall 25V123 make my Maverick a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 25V123000 does not automatically make your Maverick a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2022-2023 Ford Maverick back, and the problem shows up again.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 24V140000.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Maverick went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V123
Did the recall 25V123 fix work?
Since recall 25V123 was reported on February 28, 2025, owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 1 of them (4%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed April 9, 2025.
Is the 25V123000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Maverick is part of recall 25V123000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V123000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.