The problem
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."
The risk
The air bag indicator light may fail to warn occupants of a deactivated air bag, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 25V-350 (25V350000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 25C17 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Status indicator lamp/light |
| Report date | June 9, 2025 |
| Owners notified | June 24, 2025 |
| Vehicles affected | 63,898 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 25V-350 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 63,898 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.