2023 Ford Mustang Mach EProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 128 owner complaints about the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-594 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.

2023 Ford Mustang Mach E

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MoCars, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E has problems

128 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system531
Power train240
Forward collision avoidance245
Service brakes222
Fuel/propulsion system121
Vehicle speed control121
Lane departure92
Engine70
Steering72
11 other systems302

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

2023 Ford Mustang Mach E recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Management system/energy control module (bms/becm): software

New

Recall 26V-582 · Sep 9, 2026 · 86 vehicles

Risk. An inaccurate state-of-charge reading can lead to an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Driveline: differential unit

New

Recall 26V-417 · Jun 30, 2026 · 42,784 vehicles

Risk. Differential pinion shaft fracture may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2026 Q3

Body control module: software

Recall 25V-404 · Jun 13, 2025 · 197,432 vehicles · 179,960 repaired

Risk. The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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93%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

Recall 25V-315 · May 9, 2025 · 1,076,138 vehicles · 1,002,966 repaired

Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

86%repaired · 2026 Q3

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 24V-594 · Aug 9, 2024 · 86,852 vehicles · 74,665 repaired

Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other Mustang Mach E year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mustang Mach E median. How we score

'21'22'23'24'25'26
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  • Caution
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruiseEA25001 · still open
    Open
  2. Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruisePE24012 · closed Jan 17, 2025
    No recall
In owners' words

What Mustang Mach E owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Sensors constantly list as failed. Makes the automated functions unusable. Paid for these features and they don't work over half the time. Also the JUN 30, 2026 recall is still not fixable. That's nearly 5 months of no serviceable fix. Manufacturer Recall Number26S50 NHTSA Recall Number26V417…
Complaint 11773834 · Oct 26, 2026
I am reporting a recurring safety defect involving my 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium. The defect appears to involve the high-voltage battery system, powertrain system, and High Voltage Battery Junction Box (HVBJB). The vehicle and related components are available for inspection upon request. My…
Complaint 11769941 · Oct 8, 2026
On almost all Mustang Mach-E vehicles, a loose or faulty cable connection which runs to the forward facing camera in the rear-view mirror housing causes error messages to suddenly display on the dashboard screen. Generally, the driver will receive a "Front Camera Fault – Service Required" error…
Complaint 11766238 · Sep 22, 2026

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