2025 Ford Maverick Status Indicator Lamp Recall (25V350)
Ford Motor Company · 63,898 vehicles · Reported June 9, 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling 63,898 2025 Ford 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." The air bag indicator light may fail to warn occupants of a deactivated air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V350 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V350000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 25C17 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 9, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2025 Ford Maverick |
| Units affected | 63,898 |
| Build dates | April 11, 2024 to April 5, 2025 |
| Component | Air Bags > Sensor > Occupant Classification > Status Indicator Lamp / Light |
| Safety risk | The air bag indicator light may fail to warn occupants of a deactivated air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Ford Maverick in recall 25V350?
The air bag indicator light on the dashboard may be loose or dislodged, and not visible to occupants.
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."
Is it safe to drive a 2025 Maverick with recall 25V350?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: The air bag indicator light may fail to warn occupants of a deactivated air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: The air bag indicator light may fail to warn occupants of a deactivated air bag, increasing the risk of injury in 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 status indicator lamp and light, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V350?
Recall 25V350 covers 63,898 vehicles: 2025 Ford Maverick.
NHTSA lists 63,898 vehicles in this campaign, built April 11, 2024 to April 5, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ford | Maverick |
What is the fix for the Maverick status indicator lamp recall?
Yes. Dealers will install air bag indicator light retaining clips, free of charge.
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.
When was recall 25V350 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V350 to NHTSA on June 9, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 24, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| April 11, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Ford Motor Company's filing). |
| April 5, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| June 9, 2025 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V350000. |
| June 24, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 15 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 359 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 25V350?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V350 is open on your Maverick, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V350000 is open on your Maverick, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 25C17. You can also ask any Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Maverick owners do about recall 25V350?
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 25V350000 applies to your Maverick.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- 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 status indicator lamp and light 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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Maverick owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the air bags.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the air bags have been filed since recall 25V350 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 24 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the air bags. 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.
- 2025 Ford Maverick: 24 complaints in total, 2 about the air bags
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
Recall data refreshed on Aug 09,2025 0 Unrepaired Recalls associated with this VIN for 2025 Maverick Please update the following reported RECALL to investor notifications forwarded for NHTSA: 2025 Maverick Safety Recalls* Securing the passenger airbag disable indicator padi lamp to the instrument bezel Recall incomplete Block heater element replacement Recall incomplete Please BROADCAST for…
2025 Ford Maverick owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11679489, filed August 9, 2025
Front driver airbag did not deploy. Vehicle has been totaled and may not be available for inspection. Driver seatbelt tightened requiring an X-ray due to chest pains. Ford has ignored complaint. Unsure if police or insurance inspected though both questioned the airbag not deploying.
2025 Ford Maverick owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11704892, filed December 13, 2025
Can recall 25V350 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.
Owners often ask whether this status indicator lamp and light recall means their Maverick qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
An air bag warning light that keeps coming back after a recall repair is worth documenting. Air bag defects are safety defects, and California law can require fewer repair attempts for them.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2025 Ford Maverick has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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 25V350
Is the 25V350000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed June 24, 2025.
How do I know if my Maverick is part of recall 25V350000?
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.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
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 25V350000 (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.