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2021 Ford Mustang Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2021 Ford Mustang has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 55 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Ford Mustang, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2021 Ford Mustang owner complaints

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford Mustang, describing incidents dated November 5, 2021 to June 22, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 15 complaints
  • Engine 10 complaints
  • Power Train 9 complaints
  • Electrical System 6 complaints
  • Service Brakes 5 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 5 complaints

Of the 55 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 55 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11745538 · Filed

    My vehicle, VIN [XXX], is subject to NHTSA Recall 25V455 (Ford Recall 25S75) involving a defective low-pressure fuel pump that may cause engine hesitation, loss of power, or engine stalling. This recall was announced in July 2025 and remains open on the NHTSA VIN lookup as of June 2026. More than…

  • ODI #11738388 · Filed

    Driver door opened to secondary latch position while driving on the highway at 70mph on 5/16/2026. The warning system came on and driver had to navigate holding the door and stopping safely during high speed traffic to close the door. Will take to dealership when next available opening day. No…

  • ODI #11735290 · Filed

    The backup camera goes blank and says to contact Ford

Read all 55 complaints

Low Brake Fluid Warning Inoperative/FMVSS 135

NHTSA #25V689000 · Electrical System — Body Control Module/BCM · NHTSA notice

Reported October 10, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 2,101 vehicles

Repair completion: 42.63% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 25C55 · Owners notified December 11, 2025 · Vehicles built starting July 2, 2020 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. 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."

Safety consequence

Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025.

Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail

NHTSA #25V455000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported July 7, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 850,318 vehicles

Repair completion: 18.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 25S75 · Owners notified July 27, 2026 · Vehicles built starting July 1, 2021 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

Safety consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

NHTSA #25V442000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported June 27, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 200,237 vehicles

Repair completion: 58.75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 25S72 · Owners notified September 4, 2025 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. 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.

Safety consequence

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Low Brake Fluid Warning Inoperative/FMVSS 135

NHTSA #23V727000 · Electrical System — Body Control Module/BCM · NHTSA notice

Reported October 27, 2023 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 187,922 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 23C35 · Owners notified December 21, 2023

Defect description

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 Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety consequence

Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C35.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Passenger Knee Air Bag May Deploy Improperly

NHTSA #22V083000 · Air Bags — Knee Bolster · NHTSA notice

Reported February 16, 2022 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 327 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.31% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 22S07 · Owners notified March 8, 2022

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles. An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment.

Safety consequence

An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S07.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Side Curtain Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly

NHTSA #21V980000 · Air Bags — Side/Window — Curtain · NHTSA notice

Reported December 16, 2021 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 93 vehicles

Repair completion: 76.34% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 21C37 · Owners notified April 22, 2022

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 226, "Ejection Mitigation," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Safety consequence

An air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on February 3, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C37.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Other Ford Mustang model years

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