no report yet
Electrical system: wiring
NewRisk. A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash.
2026 Ford MustangProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2026 Ford Mustang, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mustang Joe, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Ford Mustang has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Engine1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control
2Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
1Wheels
1Power train
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2026 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
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
NewRisk. An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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
Engine: hard parts internal/mechanical
NewRisk. An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Engine
NewRisk. An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.
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
2026 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
2026 Ford Mustang safety ratings
2026 FORD MUSTANG C N/A 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: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Mustang owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle suffered sudden, total loss of motive power while driving. No dashboard warning lights or error codes were produced. Vehicle is currently grounded at Anderson Ford (SC) under active recall 26V547 / 26C40. Manufacturer and dealer are refusing alternative safe transportation, attempting to…
Recalls on 2024 Ford Mustangs: On 09/22/2026, at approximately 11:34AM, my Ford Mustang suffered a catastrophic malfunction. When I was braking on the offramp, the brakes did not engage and remained firm and unresponsive. The car immediately accelerated, despite my efforts on the brakes accompanied…
Description On your vehicles engine, one or more of the clips that retain the engines pistons to their connecting rods may be mis-installed or missing. Safety Risk A mis-installed clip may result in an audible knocking noise that increases over time. Progression of this issue can lead to piston…
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