Ford Mustang recalls by year & common problems
NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for every Ford Mustang model year from 2010 to 2025. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.
Ford Mustang recalls & complaints by model year
Every Mustang model year from 2010–2025. Pick yours to jump to its recall list.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ford Mustang | 5 | 261 | 2010 recalls ↓ |
| 2011 Ford Mustang | 4 | 466 | 2011 recalls ↓ |
| 2012 Ford Mustang | 6 | 469 | 2012 recalls ↓ |
| 2013 Ford Mustang | 5 | 271 | 2013 recalls ↓ |
| 2014 Ford Mustang | 3 | 359 | 2014 recalls ↓ |
| 2015 Ford Mustang | 11 | 438 | 2015 recalls ↓ |
| 2016 Ford Mustang | 5 | 379 | 2016 recalls ↓ |
| 2017 Ford Mustang | 6 | 268 | 2017 recalls ↓ |
| 2018 Ford Mustang | 3 | 195 | 2018 recalls ↓ |
| 2019 Ford Mustang | 6 | 150 | 2019 recalls ↓ |
| 2020 Ford Mustang | 8 | 120 | 2020 recalls ↓ |
| 2021 Ford Mustang | 6 | 55 | 2021 recalls ↓ |
| 2022 Ford Mustang | 9 | 50 | 2022 recalls ↓ |
| 2023 Ford Mustang | 6 | 15 | 2023 recalls ↓ |
| 2024 Ford Mustang | 12 | 84 | 2024 recalls ↓ |
| 2025 Ford Mustang | 6 | 19 | 2025 recalls ↓ |
A recall campaign that covers several model years is counted in each of them, so the yearly figures add up to 101 while NHTSA lists 57 separate campaigns.
Most-reported systems on the Ford Mustang
The component categories Ford owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across model years 2010–2025.
- Air Bags 921
- Power Train 686
- Engine 442
- Electrical System 410
- Structure 231
- Back Over Prevention 197
Recent recalls on the Ford Mustang
The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file across every model year. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING Aug 2026
The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan.
NHTSA campaign 26V547000 · model years 2024–2025 - VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR Jun 2026
During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.
NHTSA campaign 26V418000 · model years 2024–2025 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Jun 2026
At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
NHTSA campaign 26V372000 · model year 2019 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › EMISSION CONTROL › GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) Mar 2026
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
NHTSA campaign 26V122000 · model year 2025 - BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Oct 2025
The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
NHTSA campaign 25V695000 · model year 2020 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM Oct 2025
The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
NHTSA campaign 25V689000 · model years 2021–2023
Every Ford Mustang recall, year by year
Each NHTSA recall campaign listed for that model year, newest first. A recall applies to specific VINs, so enter yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your vehicle is included and still unrepaired.
2010 Ford Mustang recalls (5)
- AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Feb 2021
These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature…
NHTSA campaign 21V081000 · also 2011–2014 - AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019
Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona…
NHTSA campaign 19V001000 · also 2011–2014 - AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2018
Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia…
NHTSA campaign 18V046000 · also 2013 - AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2016
Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT…
NHTSA campaign 16V384000 · also 2011 - AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2015
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
NHTSA campaign 15V319000 · also 2011–2014
2011 Ford Mustang recalls (4)
- AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Feb 2021
These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature…
NHTSA campaign 21V081000 · also 2010 and 2012–2014 - AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019
Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona…
NHTSA campaign 19V001000 · also 2010 and 2012–2014 - AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2016
Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT…
NHTSA campaign 16V384000 · also 2010 - AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2015
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
NHTSA campaign 15V319000 · also 2010 and 2012–2014
2012 Ford Mustang recalls (6)
- AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Feb 2021
These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature…
NHTSA campaign 21V081000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013–2014 - AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019
Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona…
NHTSA campaign 19V001000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013–2014 - AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2017
Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona…
NHTSA campaign 17V024000 - POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Apr 2016
The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
NHTSA campaign 16V248000 - AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2015
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
NHTSA campaign 15V319000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013–2014 - POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) May 2012
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, AND 2012-2013 MUSTANG VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER…
NHTSA campaign 12V190000 · also 2013
2013 Ford Mustang recalls (5)
- AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Feb 2021
These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature…
NHTSA campaign 21V081000 · also 2010–2012 and 2014 - AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019
Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona…
NHTSA campaign 19V001000 · also 2010–2012 and 2014 - AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2018
Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2010 Ford Edge, Fusion, Mustang and Ranger, Lincoln MKX and Zephyr/MKZ, and Mercury Milan vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia…
NHTSA campaign 18V046000 · also 2010 - AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2015
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
NHTSA campaign 15V319000 · also 2010–2012 and 2014 - POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) May 2012
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, AND 2012-2013 MUSTANG VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER…
NHTSA campaign 12V190000 · also 2012
2014 Ford Mustang recalls (3)
- AIR BAGS › FRONTAL Feb 2021
These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature…
NHTSA campaign 21V081000 · also 2010–2013 - AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2019
Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Ford is recalling certain 2011 Ford Ranger and Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles and 2011-2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona…
NHTSA campaign 19V001000 · also 2010–2013 - AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2015
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
NHTSA campaign 15V319000 · also 2010–2013
2015 Ford Mustang recalls (11)
- SEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER Sep 2025
Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
NHTSA campaign 25V614000 · also 2016–2017 - BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Sep 2025
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · also 2016–2019 - BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Feb 2022
The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
NHTSA campaign 22V082000 · also 2016–2017 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › PEDALS AND LINKAGES Jan 2022
Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
NHTSA campaign 22V011000 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › DOORS › LATCH Jun 2020
These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly.
NHTSA campaign 20V331000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS Oct 2016
A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
NHTSA campaign 16V779000 · also 2016–2017 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › DOORS › LATCH Sep 2016
A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
NHTSA campaign 16V643000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC › CALIPER Dec 2015
The affected vehicles have a brake caliper guide pin that may not have been sufficiently tightened during installation of the half shafts. As a result, the caliper guide pin may loosen while driving, reducing the vehicle's rear braking ability.
NHTSA campaign 15V832000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY Jun 2015
Prolonged exposure to elevated underbody temperatures can cause degradation of the fuel tank and/or fuel vapor lines, which may eventually result in a fuel leak.
NHTSA campaign 15V339000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Dec 2014
The fuel pressure sensor may not have been seated properly to the fuel jumper line, which may cause a fuel leak.
NHTSA campaign 14V774000 - SEAT BELTS Oct 2014
In the affected vehicles, the passenger safety belt tension sensor may misclassify the size of the front passenger seat occupant. This could cause a child size occupant to be classified as an adult and an adult passenger to be classified as a child passenger.
NHTSA campaign 14V649000
2016 Ford Mustang recalls (5)
- SEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER Sep 2025
Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
NHTSA campaign 25V614000 · also 2015 and 2017 - BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Sep 2025
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · also 2015 and 2017–2019 - BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Feb 2022
The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
NHTSA campaign 22V082000 · also 2015 and 2017 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS Oct 2016
A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
NHTSA campaign 16V779000 · also 2015 and 2017 - SEAT BELTS Oct 2015
The front and rear seat belts and child seat tether anchors may have been damaged in shipping from the supplier to the vehicle assembly plant and may not adequately restrain the occupant in a crash.
NHTSA campaign 15V707000
2017 Ford Mustang recalls (6)
- SEAT BELTS › PRETENSIONER Sep 2025
Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
NHTSA campaign 25V614000 · also 2015–2016 - BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Sep 2025
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · also 2015–2016 and 2018–2019 - BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Feb 2022
The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
NHTSA campaign 22V082000 · also 2015–2016 - AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Aug 2017
The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.
NHTSA campaign 17V529000 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES › DOORS › LATCH Mar 2017
The return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the driver's door to unlatch in a side impact crash.
NHTSA campaign 17V168000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS Oct 2016
A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
NHTSA campaign 16V779000 · also 2015–2016
2018 Ford Mustang recalls (3)
- BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Sep 2025
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · also 2015–2017 and 2019 - POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Apr 2018
A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.
NHTSA campaign 18V213000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › SOFTWARE Dec 2017
If the ignition is turned off when the transmission is not in PARK, the instrument cluster may not illuminate the PRNDL gear position display and the operator may not receive the "Key in Ignition" chime when the driver's door is opened.
NHTSA campaign 17V814000
2019 Ford Mustang recalls (6)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Jun 2026
At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
NHTSA campaign 26V372000 - BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Sep 2025
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · also 2015–2018 - BACK OVER PREVENTION › SOFTWARE Jun 2025
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · also 2020–2023 - POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) May 2022
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may broadcast an unintended faulted signal to the modules controlling the reverse camera, reverse light, and driver assist features, which may disable all of these functions.
NHTSA campaign 22V382000 · also 2020 - POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) May 2020
The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
NHTSA campaign 20V263000 · also 2020 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Feb 2019
At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
NHTSA campaign 19V076000
2020 Ford Mustang recalls (8)
- BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Oct 2025
The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
NHTSA campaign 25V695000 - BACK OVER PREVENTION › SOFTWARE Jun 2025
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · also 2019 and 2021–2023 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM Oct 2023
The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
NHTSA campaign 23V727000 · also 2021–2023 - POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) May 2022
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may broadcast an unintended faulted signal to the modules controlling the reverse camera, reverse light, and driver assist features, which may disable all of these functions.
NHTSA campaign 22V382000 · also 2019 - BACK OVER PREVENTION › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA Sep 2020
Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
NHTSA campaign 20V575000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › PEDALS AND LINKAGES Sep 2020
The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.
NHTSA campaign 20V573000 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA May 2020
The camera may be misaligned to the vehicle and features that are dependent on the camera such as Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control may not function as intended.
NHTSA campaign 20V306000 - POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) May 2020
The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
NHTSA campaign 20V263000 · also 2019
2021 Ford Mustang recalls (6)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM Oct 2025
The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
NHTSA campaign 25V689000 · also 2022–2023 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Jul 2025
The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
NHTSA campaign 25V455000 · also 2022 - BACK OVER PREVENTION › SOFTWARE Jun 2025
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · also 2019–2020 and 2022–2023 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM Oct 2023
The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
NHTSA campaign 23V727000 · also 2020 and 2022–2023 - AIR BAGS › KNEE BOLSTER Feb 2022
An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment.
NHTSA campaign 22V083000 · also 2022 - AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW › CURTAIN Dec 2021
The side curtain air bag inflators may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in improper air bag inflation.
NHTSA campaign 21V980000
2022 Ford Mustang recalls (9)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM Oct 2025
The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
NHTSA campaign 25V689000 · also 2021 and 2023 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Jul 2025
The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
NHTSA campaign 25V455000 · also 2021 - BACK OVER PREVENTION › SOFTWARE Jun 2025
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · also 2019–2021 and 2023 - STEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Feb 2025
The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.
NHTSA campaign 25V096000 · also 2023 - STEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Jun 2024
The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.
NHTSA campaign 24V493000 · also 2023 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM Oct 2023
The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
NHTSA campaign 23V727000 · also 2020–2021 and 2023 - POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 2023
The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
NHTSA campaign 23V070000 · also 2023 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › SENSING SYSTEM › CAMERA May 2022
The camera is misaligned to the vehicle, resulting in the camera not functioning as intended.
NHTSA campaign 22V334000 - AIR BAGS › KNEE BOLSTER Feb 2022
An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment.
NHTSA campaign 22V083000 · also 2021
2023 Ford Mustang recalls (6)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM Oct 2025
The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
NHTSA campaign 25V689000 · also 2021–2022 - BACK OVER PREVENTION › SOFTWARE Jun 2025
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · also 2019–2022 - STEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Feb 2025
The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.
NHTSA campaign 25V096000 · also 2022 - STEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Jun 2024
The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.
NHTSA campaign 24V493000 · also 2022 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM Oct 2023
The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
NHTSA campaign 23V727000 · also 2020–2022 - POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 2023
The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
NHTSA campaign 23V070000 · also 2022
2024 Ford Mustang recalls (12)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING Aug 2026
The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan.
NHTSA campaign 26V547000 · also 2025 - VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR Jun 2026
During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.
NHTSA campaign 26V418000 · also 2025 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING Aug 2025
Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights.
NHTSA campaign 25V546000 · also 2025 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Aug 2025
The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving.
NHTSA campaign 25V516000 - BACK OVER PREVENTION › SOFTWARE May 2025
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
NHTSA campaign 25V315000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Oct 2024
The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving.
NHTSA campaign 24V802000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM › INJECTORS Aug 2024
The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
NHTSA campaign 24V634000 - SUSPENSION › REAR Aug 2024
The rear suspension knuckles may have a casting defect that causes them to fail, which can result in a loss of vehicle handling and steering control.
NHTSA campaign 24V593000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING › SWITCH/SENSOR/FLOAT Jun 2024
The brake fluid level sensor may not be properly configured after a Body Control Module (BCM) service update, resulting in a constantly illuminated brake fluid level warning light that can conceal a low brake fluid condition.
NHTSA campaign 24V496000 - POWER TRAIN › CLUTCH ASSEMBLY › LINKAGE › HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS Jun 2024
The clutch pressure line may be improperly secured and contact hot exhaust components, which can result in melting of the clutch pressure line and cause a brake fluid leak.
NHTSA campaign 24V394000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Mar 2024
The low-pressure fuel supply line may be damaged or cut, which can result in a fuel leak.
NHTSA campaign 24V220000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › PEDALS AND LINKAGES Nov 2023
The brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.
NHTSA campaign 23V800000
2025 Ford Mustang recalls (6)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING Aug 2026
The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan.
NHTSA campaign 26V547000 · also 2024 - VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR Jun 2026
During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.
NHTSA campaign 26V418000 · also 2024 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › EMISSION CONTROL › GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) Mar 2026
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
NHTSA campaign 26V122000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING Aug 2025
Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights.
NHTSA campaign 25V546000 · also 2024 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING › LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE Aug 2025
The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight.
NHTSA campaign 25V519000 - POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › FLUID/LUBRICANT › VALVES/VALVE BODY Mar 2025
The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
NHTSA campaign 25V164000
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Ford Mustang recalls: frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Ford Mustang have?
NHTSA lists 57 recall campaigns for the Ford Mustang across model years 2010–2025 (16 model years covered here). The 2024 model year has the most, with 12. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.
Which Ford Mustang year has the most recalls?
The 2024 Ford Mustang has the most NHTSA recalls (12), followed by 2015 (11) and 2022 (9). A campaign that covers several model years counts toward each of them.
Which Ford Mustang year has the most complaints?
Owners have filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2012 Ford Mustang (469), followed by 2011 (466) and 2015 (438). Older and higher-volume model years collect more reports simply by being on the road longer.
What are the most common problems on the Ford Mustang?
Across 3,599 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2025, the most-reported systems on the Ford Mustang are Air Bags (921), Power Train (686), Engine (442), Electrical System (410), Structure (231) and Back Over Prevention (197).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases, model years 2010–2025, as of October 2026. A complaint is an unverified owner report; a recall is an official safety action with a free remedy. High complaint counts often reflect high sales volume.