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2015 Ford MustangProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 440 owner complaints about the 2015 Ford Mustang, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-572 the manufacturer reports only 21% of affected cars repaired.

2015 Ford Mustang
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.7× the Mustang median · #5 of 41 years by complaints
Safety recalls11Lowest repair rate 21%Owner complaints44045 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 11, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2015 Ford Mustang has problems

440 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 system685
Engine514
Service brakes465
Structure454
Power train422
Exterior lighting420
Back over prevention412
Fuel/propulsion system282
Air bags2311
17 other systems13914

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

11 recalls

2015 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.

–no report yet

Seat belts: pretensioner

Recall 25V-614 · Sep 12, 2025 · 332,778 vehicles

Risk. A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

21%repaired · 2026 Q3

Sensing system: camera

Recall 25V-572 · Sep 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 vehicles · 307,410 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

36%repaired · 2025 Q2

Sensing system: camera

Recall 22V-082 · Feb 16, 2022 · 330,784 vehicles · 119,589 repaired

Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

51%repaired · 2024 Q1

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 22V-011 · Jan 13, 2022 · 199,085 vehicles · 101,956 repaired

Risk. A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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44%repaired · 2022 Q2

Doors: latch

Recall 20V-331 · Jun 8, 2020 · 2,147,323 vehicles · 945,968 repaired

Risk. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2018 Q2

Cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Recall 16V-779 · Oct 26, 2016 · 6,582 vehicles · 5,327 repaired

Risk. A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

62%repaired · 2018 Q2

Doors: latch

Recall 16V-643 · Sep 6, 2016 · 2,046,297 vehicles · 1,264,797 repaired

Risk. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

78%repaired · 2016 Q4

Storage: tank assembly

Recall 15V-339 · Jun 2, 2015 · 19,095 vehicles · 14,826 repaired

Risk. If the vehicle experiences a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source it can, increase the risk of a vehicle fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2016 Q1

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 14V-774 · Dec 5, 2014 · 712 vehicles · 661 repaired

Risk. A partially seated fuel pressure sensor could cause a fuel odor or a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire in the presence of an ignition source.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

91%repaired · 2016 Q1

Seat belts

Recall 14V-649 · Oct 17, 2014 · 55 vehicles · 50 repaired

Risk. If the tension sensor misclassifies the front passenger, improper passenger air bag deployment may occur, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event…

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.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

30kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 39 electrical system complaints. 95% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
19under 30k miles37under 100k miles2100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2015 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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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2015 Ford Mustang safety ratings

2015 Ford Mustang C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Rollover: 5 stars (8.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2015 Ford Mustang, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  2. Door Latch FailurePE16001 · closed Oct 29, 2016
    Led to recall 16V-643
  3. Door Latch FailuresRQ19005 · closed Feb 7, 2022
    Led to recall 20V-177
In owners' words

What Mustang owners report

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

While driving my 2015 Ford Mustang at low speed on a city road, I attempted to activate the hazard warning lights. Because the engine Start/Stop button is located close to the hazard light controls, I accidentally pressed the ignition button instead. I pressed the button only briefly, without…
Complaint 11773869 · Oct 26, 2026
Safety Recall 22S06 – Incomplete/Failed Recall Repair and Refusal of Coverage Under Ford Recall 22S06, my vehicle was brought to an authorized Ford dealership approximately 3 years ago to address the known rear-view camera harness chafing defect. Rather than replacing the damaged component, the…
Complaint 11769518 · Oct 7, 2026
I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding a catastrophic Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) failure and severe electrical short circuit on my 2015 Ford Mustang. This vehicle is exhibiting hard fault code B137F:09 (Steering Wheel Left Switch Pack: Component Failure / Short to Ground or…
Complaint 11752954 · Jul 26, 2026

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