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2023 Ford Mustang Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2023 Ford Mustang has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 15 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 2023 Ford Mustang, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2023 Ford Mustang owner complaints

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Mustang, describing incidents dated July 19, 2023 to March 30, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 5 complaints
  • Steering 5 complaints
  • Service Brakes 4 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 3 complaints
  • Engine 2 complaints
  • Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints

Of the 15 complaints on file, 5 report a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11728230 · Filed

    While backing up back up camera suddenly went to a blue screen unable to see anything.

  • ODI #11694848 · Filed

    While driving up hill in low gear, the vehicle suddenly will jerk, a service light will come on, and a powertrain warning will occur. When this happens, it warns that the pre-collision assist is unavailable, as well as the exhaust mode selection. Once this occurs, the vehicle becomes much more…

  • ODI #11614044 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V493000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was shaking abnormally. The local…

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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 through April 5, 2023 (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.

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 · Vehicles built through April 5, 2023 (per NHTSA) · 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.

Steering Wheel May Turn Unintentionally

NHTSA #25V096000 · Steering — Electric Power Assist System · NHTSA notice

Reported February 14, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 332 vehicles

Repair completion: 72.29% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 25S11 · Owners notified March 25, 2025 · Vehicles built September 16, 2022 – April 4, 2023 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 driver's intentions.

Safety consequence

A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S11.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Steering Wheel May Turn Unintentionally

NHTSA #24V493000 · Steering — Electric Power Assist System · NHTSA notice

Reported June 28, 2024 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 30,735 vehicles

Repair completion: 81.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 24S44 · Owners notified October 11, 2024 · Vehicles built September 15, 2022 – April 5, 2023 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S44.

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.

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.

Loose Bolt in Transmission May Cause Rollaway

NHTSA #23V070000 · Power Train — Automatic Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported February 10, 2023 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 1,138 vehicles

Repair completion: 89.19% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 23S06 · Owners notified April 25, 2023

Defect description

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, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."

Safety consequence

The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.

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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