The Lemon IndexFord Mustang recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2025 Ford Mustang, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 6
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Brakes · recall issued Nov 2023 · model year 2024 Park it: don't drive
The brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.
66 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V800000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2010–2014 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
782,384 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V001000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2010, 2013 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
327,796 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V046000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2005–2009, 2012 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
654,695 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V024000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2005–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,892,343 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V384000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2015 · model years 2005–2014 Park it: don't drive
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.
1,018,622 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V319000
Every recall 73
4 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2026 · model years 2024–2025 New: most likely still open
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.
148,663 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V547000
- Visibility · recall issued Jun 2026 · model years 2024–2025 New: most likely still open
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.
67,994 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V418000
- Electrical · recall issued Jun 2026 · model year 2019 New: most likely still open
At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display.
2,349 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V372000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2026 · model year 2025 New: most likely still open
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
47,804 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 26V122000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Oct 2025 · model year 2020
The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
1,448,655 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V695000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2025 · model years 2021–2023
The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low.
2,101 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V689000
- Seat belts · recall issued Sep 2025 · model years 2015–2017
Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
332,778 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V614000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Sep 2025 · model years 2015–2019
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
1,456,417 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V572000
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- Lights · recall issued Aug 2025 · model years 2024–2025
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.
105,545 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V546000
- Lights · recall issued Aug 2025 · model year 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.
3,270 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V519000
- Electrical · recall issued Aug 2025 · model year 2024
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
1 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V516000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2025 · model years 2021–2022
The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
850,318 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V455000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Jun 2025 · model years 2019–2023
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.
200,237 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V442000
- Back over prevention · recall issued May 2025 · model year 2024
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
1,076,138 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V315000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2025 · model year 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.
269 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V164000
- Steering · recall issued Feb 2025 · model years 2022–2023
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.
332 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V096000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2024 · model year 2024
The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving.
6,212 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V802000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Aug 2024 · model year 2024
The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.
24 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V634000
- Suspension · recall issued Aug 2024 · model year 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.
4,595 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V593000
- Steering · recall issued Jun 2024 · model years 2022–2023
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.
30,735 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V493000
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2024 · model year 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 condi…
10 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V496000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jun 2024 · model year 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.
8,161 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V394000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Mar 2024 · model year 2024 2.3L engines only
The low-pressure fuel supply line may be damaged or cut, which can result in a fuel leak.
362 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V220000
- Brakes · recall issued Nov 2023 · model year 2024 Park it: don't drive
The brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.
66 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V800000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2023 · model years 2020–2023
The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low.
187,922 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V727000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Feb 2023 · model years 2022–2023
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.".
1,138 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V070000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2022 · model years 2019–2020 5.0L engines only
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.
25,032 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V382000
- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued May 2022 · model year 2022
The camera is misaligned to the vehicle, resulting in the camera not functioning as intended.
32 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V334000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Feb 2022 · model years 2015–2017
The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
330,784 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V082000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2022 · model years 2021–2022
An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment.
327 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V083000
- Brakes · recall issued Jan 2022 · model year 2015
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.
199,085 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V011000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2021 · model year 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.
93 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V980000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2005–2014
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 hu…
1,067 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V081000
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2021 · model years 2005–2014
Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers.
249 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21E013000
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2020 · model year 2020
The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.
38,005 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V573000
- Back over prevention · recall issued Sep 2020 · model year 2020
Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
620,246 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V575000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Jun 2020 · model year 2015
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.
2,147,323 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V331000
- Automatic emergency braking · recall issued May 2020 · model year 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 funct…
24 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V306000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2020 · model years 2019–2020
The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
10,460 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V263000
- Electrical · recall issued Feb 2019 · model year 2019
At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display.
4,212 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V076000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2010–2014 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
782,384 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V001000
- Engine · recall issued May 2018 · model year 2018
A fuel leak can increase the risk of a fire.
146 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18E035000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2018 · model year 2018
A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.
142 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V213000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2010, 2013 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
327,796 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V046000
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2017 · model year 2018
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…
2,100 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V814000
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2017 · model year 2017
The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.
650 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V529000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Mar 2017 · model year 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.
5,470 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V168000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2017 · model years 2005–2009, 2012 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
654,695 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V024000
- Engine · recall issued Oct 2016 · model years 2015–2017
A hose may separate from the engine oil cooler tube assembly causing an oil leak.
6,582 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V779000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Sep 2016 · model year 2015
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.
2,046,297 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V643000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2005–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
1,892,343 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V384000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Apr 2016 · model year 2012
The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
153,581 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V248000
- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2015 · model year 2015
The affected vehicles have a brake caliper guide pin that may not have been sufficiently tightened during installation of the half shafts.
461 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V832000
- Seat belts · recall issued Oct 2015 · model year 2016
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.
1,900 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V707000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2015 · model year 2015 2.3L engines only
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.
19,095 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V339000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2015 · model years 2005–2014 Park it: don't drive
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.
1,018,622 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V319000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Dec 2014 · model year 2015
The fuel pressure sensor may not have been seated properly to the fuel jumper line, which may cause a fuel leak.
712 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V774000
- Seat belts · recall issued Oct 2014 · model year 2015
In the affected vehicles, the passenger safety belt tension sensor may misclassify the size of the front passenger seat occupant.
55 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V649000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued May 2012 · model years 2012–2013
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. …
10,500 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V190000
- Lights · recall issued May 2009 · model years 2000–2008
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2000–2008
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Aug 2008 · model years 2000–2004
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.
- Airbags · recall issued Feb 2008 · model years 2005–2008
FORD IS RECALLING 434,593 MY 2008 MUSTANG VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ONE OF THE NECK INJURY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION," FOR AN UNBELTED 5TH PERCENT…
- Suspension · recall issued Oct 2006 · model years 2005–2007
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET EIBACH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS ONLY, PART NO. 35101.8001, AND EIBACH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS AS SUSPENSION KITS, PART NOS. 35101.840, 35101.680, 35101.780, 35100.680, 35100.780, 4.10135.680, AND 4.10035.780…
- Suspension · recall issued Aug 2006 · model years 2005–2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET ROUSH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS AS A STAND ALONE COMPONENT, PART NO. 401297, AND ROUSH BRANDED FRONT STRUTS AS A SUSPENSION KIT, PART NO. 401296, SOLD FOR USE ON 2005 AND 2006 FORD MUSTANG GT VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Jul 2006 · model years 2000–2002
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jun 2006 · model years 2000–2004
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued May 2006 · model years 2000–2004
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
- Lights · recall issued May 2006 · model years 2000–2001
CERTAIN ALFAOTTO COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Speed control · recall issued Apr 2006 · model years 2003–2004
ON CERTAIN MUSTANG COBRA PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLOOR CARPETING DURING HEAVY THROTTLE APPLICATION.
- Visibility · recall issued Nov 2000 · model year 2000 4.6L engines only
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINES.
- Parking brake · recall issued Oct 2000 · model years 2000–2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.
- Seat belts · recall issued Sep 1999 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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Is one open on your Mustang?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Ford Mustang have?
73 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 186.
Which Ford Mustang year has the most recalls?
The 2024, with 12 campaigns. 2015: 11, 2006: 10, 2005: 10.
What are most Ford Mustang recalls about?
Airbags: 11 of the 73 campaigns. Then electrical (8) and lights (8).
What is the newest Ford Mustang recall?
Electrical, filed Aug 2026 (NHTSA 26V547000): 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.
What is the biggest Ford Mustang recall?
NHTSA 20V331000 (latches/locks/linkages, Jun 2020) covers 2,147,323 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. 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.
How do I check if my Ford Mustang has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Ford dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Ford Mustang: problems and best years · All Ford recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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