Ford Mustang recalls
NHTSA's records list 49 safety recalls covering the Ford Mustang since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2005-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Aug. 25, 2026. 4 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2026 Ford Mustang recalls 5
- Improperly Manufactured Pistons May Fail
Component: engine and engine cooling. 10,001 vehicles potentially affected.
- Wiring Harness Ground Connection Failure/FMVSS 104, 108
Component: electrical system. 148,663 vehicles potentially affected.
- Windshield Wiper and Washing System Malfunction
Component: visibility. 67,994 vehicles potentially affected.
- Incorrectly Installed Piston Circlips
Component: engine and engine cooling. 278 vehicles potentially affected.
- Engine Oil Leak May Cause Fire
Component: engine. 6 vehicles potentially affected.
2025 Ford Mustang recalls 6
- Wiring Harness Ground Connection Failure/FMVSS 104, 108
Component: electrical system. 148,663 vehicles potentially affected.
- Windshield Wiper and Washing System Malfunction
Component: visibility. 67,994 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loss of Drive Power from EGR Valve Failure
Component: engine and engine cooling. 47,804 vehicles potentially affected.
- Exterior Lighting Failure/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 105,545 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Headlights May Fail/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 3,270 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unexpected Vehicle Movement
Component: power train. 269 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 Ford Mustang recalls 12
- Wiring Harness Ground Connection Failure/FMVSS 104, 108
Component: electrical system. 148,663 vehicles potentially affected.
- Windshield Wiper and Washing System Malfunction
Component: visibility. 67,994 vehicles potentially affected.
- Exterior Lighting Failure/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 105,545 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blank Instrument Panel Display/FMVSS 101 & 102
Component: electrical system. 1 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 1,076,138 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blank Instrument Panel Display/FMVSS 101 & 102
Component: electrical system. 6,212 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Injectors May Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 24 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Suspension Knuckles May Fail
Component: suspension. 4,595 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Fluid Warning Light May Stay Illuminated
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 10 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Improperly Secured Clutch Pressure Line
Component: power train. 8,161 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fuel Supply Line May Leak
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 362 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose Brake Pedal
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 66 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Ford Mustang recalls 6
- Low Brake Fluid Warning Inoperative/FMVSS 135
Component: electrical system. 2,101 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Wheel May Turn Unintentionally
Component: steering. 332 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Wheel May Turn Unintentionally
Component: steering. 30,735 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Low Brake Fluid Warning Inoperative/FMVSS 135
Component: electrical system. 187,922 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose Bolt in Transmission May Cause Rollaway
Component: power train. 1,138 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Ford Mustang recalls 9
- Low Brake Fluid Warning Inoperative/FMVSS 135
Component: electrical system. 2,101 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 850,318 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Wheel May Turn Unintentionally
Component: steering. 332 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Wheel May Turn Unintentionally
Component: steering. 30,735 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Low Brake Fluid Warning Inoperative/FMVSS 135
Component: electrical system. 187,922 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose Bolt in Transmission May Cause Rollaway
Component: power train. 1,138 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Forward-Facing Camera is Misaligned
Component: forward collision avoidance. 32 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Knee Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 327 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Ford Mustang recalls 6
- Low Brake Fluid Warning Inoperative/FMVSS 135
Component: electrical system. 2,101 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 850,318 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Low Brake Fluid Warning Inoperative/FMVSS 135
Component: electrical system. 187,922 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Knee Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 327 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Side Curtain Air Bag May Not Inflate Properly
Component: air bags. 93 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Ford Mustang recalls 8
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 1,448,655 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Low Brake Fluid Warning Inoperative/FMVSS 135
Component: electrical system. 187,922 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Powertrain Control Module Malfunction
Component: power train. 25,032 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Distorted or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 620,246 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Pedal Bracket May Fracture
Component: service brakes. 38,005 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Facing Camera Improperly Calibrated
Component: electrical system. 24 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Out Of Park Warning Message and Chime Too Short
Component: electrical system. 10,460 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Ford Mustang recalls 6
- Instrument Cluster May Go Blank on Start-Up/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 2,349 vehicles potentially affected.
- Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 200,237 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Powertrain Control Module Malfunction
Component: power train. 25,032 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Out Of Park Warning Message and Chime Too Short
Component: electrical system. 10,460 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Instrument Cluster May Go Blank on Start-Up
Component: electrical system. 4,212 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Ford Mustang recalls 3
- Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Roll Pin Causing Loss of Park Function
Component: power train. 142 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Roll Away/FMVSS 102, 114
Component: electrical system. 2,100 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Ford Mustang recalls 5
- Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner Cables May Corrode and Break
Component: seat belts. 332,778 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 330,784 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 650 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Door may Unlatch in a Crash/FMVSS 206
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 5,470 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Ford Mustang recalls 3
- Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner Cables May Corrode and Break
Component: seat belts. 332,778 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 330,784 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Ford Mustang recalls 5
- Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner Cables May Corrode and Break
Component: seat belts. 332,778 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 330,784 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Light Malfunction and Possible Rollaway Risk
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 199,085 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Doors May Open While Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 2,147,323 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Ford Mustang recalls 2
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 782,384 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Ford Mustang recalls 3
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 782,384 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 327,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Ford Mustang recalls 3
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 782,384 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 654,695 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2011 Ford Mustang recalls 2
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 782,384 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 Ford Mustang recalls 3
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 782,384 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 327,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 Ford Mustang recalls 3
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 327,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 654,695 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 Ford Mustang recalls 2
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 654,695 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2007 Ford Mustang recalls 2
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 654,695 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2006 Ford Mustang recalls 2
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 654,695 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2005 Ford Mustang recalls 2
- Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 1,067 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Component: air bags. 654,695 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.