no report yet
Electrical system: wiring
NewRisk. A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash.
2025 Ford MustangProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2025 Ford Mustang, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-546 the manufacturer reports only 66% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Ford Mustang has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Exterior lighting
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Visibility/wiper
3Engine
3Power train
3Visibility
1Steering
1Tires
1Forward collision avoidance
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2025 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 · 2026 Q3
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
NewRisk. Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
NewRisk. An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting
Risk. License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: lighting control module
Risk. Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Fluid/lubricant: valves/valve body
Risk. Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
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
2025 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
2025 Ford Mustang safety ratings
2025 Ford Mustang C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (7.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Mustang owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My car has a recall that has to do with the engine possibly shutting off completely while driving normally and there is no remedy or solution for the recall it states in the recall that it may cause an accident. I would like to know what can be done for me because the idea of having to wait for my…
According to the open recalls on this vehicle there are multiple defects outstanding that increase the risk of a crash. The repairs may take 3 months before they are completed. Am I the consumer to drive a known dangerous vehicle while waiting for the repairs? Who is responsible should I be…
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Mustang. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V546000 (Exterior Lighting) and 26V418000 (Visibility); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
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