Ford Mustang recalls & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Ford Mustang, sampled across the 2012, 2017 and 2022 model years. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Sports Car 22 NHTSA recalls 771 owner complaints

22 NHTSA recalls

771 owner complaints

37 citing a crash

9 citing a fire

22 citing an injury

Most-reported systems on the Ford Mustang

The component categories Ford owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across the 2012, 2017 and 2022 model years covered.

Power Train 177
Air Bags 158
Back Over Prevention 62
Structure 59
Electrical System 59
Engine 56

Recalls & complaints by model year

Jump to the model year that matches your Mustang:

Model year	Recalls	Complaints	Diagnose
2012 Ford Mustang	7	469	All codes →
2017 Ford Mustang	6	255	All codes →
2022 Ford Mustang	9	47	All codes →

Recent recalls on the Ford Mustang

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER Sep 2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.…
NHTSA campaign 25V614000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA Sep 2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera m…
NHTSA campaign 25V572000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Feb 2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-493. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the dr…
NHTSA campaign 25V096000
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Jun 2024

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles. 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM Oct 2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. 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 Standa…
NHTSA campaign 23V727000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, althoug…
NHTSA campaign 23V070000

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Ford Mustang recalls: frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Ford Mustang have?

NHTSA lists 22 recalls for the Ford Mustang across the 2012, 2017 and 2022 model years covered here. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

What are the most common problems on the Ford Mustang?

Across 771 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported systems on the Ford Mustang are Power Train (177), Air Bags (158), Back Over Prevention (62), Structure (59), Electrical System (59), Engine (56).

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases. 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.