repaired · 2022 Q4
Air bags: frontal
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other…
2013 Ford MustangProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 271 owner complaints about the 2013 Ford Mustang, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-046 the manufacturer reports only 30% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Ford Mustang has problems
271 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
145Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
48Power train3 crash/fire/injury
22Engine1 crash/fire/injury
19Vehicle speed control
18Electrical system
10Fuel/propulsion system
10Steering
8Structure
6Suspension
2411 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 145 | 9 |
| Power train | 48 | 3 |
| Engine | 22 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Steering | 10 | 2 |
| Structure | 8 | 0 |
| Suspension | 6 | 2 |
| 11 other systems | 24 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2013 Ford Mustang 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.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…
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no report yet
Exterior lighting: back up lights
Risk. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR WHEN THE DRIVER PUSHES THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE REVERSE R POSITION AND THE VEHICLES…
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.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
25kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 air bags complaints. 95% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 44% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
13under 30k miles20under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Mustang 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 median. How we score
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NHTSA crash tests
2013 Ford Mustang safety ratings
2013 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (8.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Mustang owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owned a 2013 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another driver failed to yield while entering the roadway, abruptly cutting in front of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact was unable to stop in time and collided with the rear…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Mustang. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 15V319000 (Air Bags) and 19V001000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer declined to perform the recall repairs. The contact was informed that, because of the installation…
Was going 25mph on a straight dry road, 2 traction control lights popped up and an alert saying Advancetrac is off, which is a feature you have to be in park with your foot on the brake and hold the traction control button for 8 seconds to turn off, when the light turned on the car downshift and…
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