2025-2026 Ford Maverick Dashboard Recall (25V884)

Recall 25V884 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2025-2026 Ford Maverick in recall 25V884?

The instrument panel cover may separate when the air bag deploy.

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

Is it safe to drive a 2025-2026 Maverick with recall 25V884?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An instrument panel cover separation can cause pieces of the cover to strike occupants, increasing the risk injury during a crash.

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

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the dashboard.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V884?

Recall 25V884 covers 6,897 vehicles: 2025-2026 Ford Maverick.

NHTSA lists 6,897 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Maverick dashboard recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the instrument panel cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 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.

When was recall 25V884 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V884 to NHTSA on December 18, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 25, 2026.

This recall was filed 9 months ago. 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 25V884?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V884 is open on your Maverick, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Maverick owners do about recall 25V884?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V884000 applies to your Maverick.
2. Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any dashboard symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. 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 29 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the body, doors and seats.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 25V884 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 29 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the body, doors and seats. 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, 1 about the body, doors and seats
• 2026 Ford Maverick: 5 complaints in total, 0 about the body, doors and seats

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

The passenger side floor is soaking wet every time it rains. Google says this is a defect with the windshield cowl, which other owners say is a common problem. Our safety is at risk with potential for mold, rust, and water intrusion into the electrical system.

2025 Ford Maverick owner, WA, NHTSA complaint 11728937, filed April 2, 2026

Can recall 25V884 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.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Door latch, seat and body structure defects can affect safety in a crash and everyday use. If the recall repair does not solve the problem, the repeat visit is part of your record.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2025-2026 Ford Maverick has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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.

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