2021 Ford Mustang problems and recalls
Owners have filed 55 complaints on the 2021 Ford Mustang, and NHTSA has issued 6 recalls. The most cited component is the Fuel System (10 complaints).
55
Complaints
6
Recalls
4
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
2
Injuries
60.0
Severity index
Severity index 60.0 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 39 of 92 by severity index among 2021 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 58% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2021 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM | 10 | 18.2% |
| GASOLINE | 10 | 18.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | 16.4% |
| ENGINE | 8 | 14.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | 10.9% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | 9.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | 9.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 9.1% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 10 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 3.5x those in 2021 to 2022 (35 against 10).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V980000 | 16/12/2021 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang vehicles. The side curtain air bag inflators may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in improper air bag inflation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requi |
| 22V083000 | 16/02/2022 | AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles. An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment. |
| 23V727000 | 27/10/2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM | 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 Standa |
| 25V442000 | 27/06/2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 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, 2020-2 |
| 25V455000 | 07/07/2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall |
| 25V689000 | 10/10/2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM | 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 requ |
Other Ford Mustang model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 13 years side by side.
- 2012sev 46.6
- 2013sev 56.3
- 2014sev 80.8
- 2015sev 67.0
- 2016sev 66.9
- 2017sev 69.3
- 2018sev 48.4
- 2019sev 35.2
- 2020sev 94.9
- 2022sev 63.7
- 2024sev 64.9
- 2025sev 57.0
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-06. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.