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2023 Ford Mustang recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 6 US recalls for the 2023 Ford Mustang, and 5 in Canada. Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering.

6US recalls
0urgent recalls
15owner complaints
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US recalls (6)

Electrical system: body control module/bcm

2025-10-10 · campaign 25V689000 · 2,101 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Risk and remedy

Risk: Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025.

Back over prevention: software

2025-06-27 · campaign 25V442000 · 200,237 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Steering: electric power assist system

2025-02-14 · campaign 25V096000 · 332 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-493. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S11.

Steering: electric power assist system

2024-06-28 · campaign 24V493000 · 30,735 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.

Risk and remedy

Risk: A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S44.

Electrical system: body control module/bcm

2023-10-27 · campaign 23V727000 · 187,922 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Risk and remedy

Risk: Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C35.

Power train: automatic transmission

2023-02-10 · campaign 23V070000 · 1,138 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."

Risk and remedy

Risk: The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.

Canadian recalls (5)

Show 5 Canadian recalls

Lights and instruments

2025-12-18 · campaign 2025-703 · 117 vehicles

Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 23C35 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-587) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the low brake fluid warning lamp not to turn on if the brake fluid level gets too low. A low brake fluid level can cause reduced braking. Safety Risk: A driver that isn't aware of a low brake fluid level could experience reduced braking and an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module software (BCM).

Visual system

2025-06-27 · campaign 2025-360

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the SYNC software.

Steering

2025-02-14 · campaign 2025-085 · 11 vehicles

Issue: On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 24S44 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-381) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, a sensor in the steering gear may not have been calibrated properly. As a result, the steering wheel could suddenly turn from side to side by itself while turning. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the power steering control module (PSCM) software.

Steering

2024-07-01 · campaign 2024-381

Issue: On certain vehicles, a sensor in the steering gear may not have been calibrated properly. As a result, the steering wheel could suddenly turn from side to side by itself while turning. If this happens, there could be a loss of steering control. Safety Risk: A loss of steering control could create the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the power steering control module (PSCM) software.

Lights and instruments

2023-10-31 · campaign 2023-587

Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the low brake fluid warning lamp not to turn on if the brake fluid level gets too low. A low brake fluid level can cause reduced braking. Safety Risk: A driver that isn't aware of a low brake fluid level could experience reduced braking and an increased risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the body control module software (BCM).

Owner complaints (15)

Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Mustang (5 crashes reported). Among 53 model years of this model, it ranks #42 for the most complaints (median 116).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Steering5
Electrical system5
Service brakes4
Unknown or other3
Engine2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Forward collision avoidance2
Vehicle speed control1

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Ford Mustang.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Ford Mustang Convertible C RWD–––5★
2023 Ford Mustang Coupe 2 DR RWD5★5★5★5★
2023 Ford Mustang GT 500 2 DR RWD5★5★5★5★
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV SUV RWD––5★5★
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV SUV AWD––5★5★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2023 Ford Mustang version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
MUSTANG MACH-E CAL RT 1 ER AWD Automatic (A1)1059198$750
Mustang 2.3 L Manual 6-spd212924$2,800
Mustang 2.3 L Automatic 10-spd223225$2,700
Mustang 2.3 L Automatic (S10)213124$2,800
Mustang 5.0 L Manual 6-spd152418$3,700
Mustang 5.0 L Automatic (S10)152419$3,550
Mustang Convertible 2.3 L Automatic (S10)202823$2,900
Mustang Convertible 2.3 L Automatic 10-spd202823$2,900
Mustang Convertible 2.3 L Manual 6-spd202723$2,900
Mustang Convertible 5.0 L Automatic (S10)152318$3,700
Mustang HO Convertible 2.3 L Manual 6-spd192521$3,200
Mustang HO Convertible 2.3 L Automatic (S10)192622$3,050
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.