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2023 Ford Mustang recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 15
Latest campaign: Oct 10, 2025

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	2	Oct 10, 2025	25V689000 23V727000
Steering	2	Feb 14, 2025	25V096000 24V493000
Back over prevention	1	Jun 27, 2025	25V442000
Power train	1	Feb 10, 2023	23V070000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 10, 2025Latest campaign


Oct 10, 202525V689000	Electrical system: body control module/BCM 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V689000 What's wrong 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V689000 · Oct 10, 2025
Jun 27, 202525V442000	Back over prevention: software A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V442000 What's wrong 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V442000 · Jun 27, 2025
Feb 14, 202525V096000	Steering: electric power assist system A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V096000 What's wrong 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V096000 · Feb 14, 2025
Jun 28, 202424V493000	Steering: electric power assist system A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V493000 What's wrong 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V493000 · Jun 28, 2024
Oct 27, 202323V727000	Electrical system: body control module/BCM 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V727000 What's wrong 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V727000 · Oct 27, 2023
Feb 10, 202323V070000	Power train: automatic transmission The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V070000 What's wrong 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V070000 · Feb 10, 2023

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component15

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

15Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Electrical system	5	33	2
Steering	5	33	1
Service brakes	4	27	3
Unknown or other	3	20	1
Forward collision avoidance	2	13	1
Engine	2	13	0
Fuel/propulsion system	2	13	1
Visibility/wiper	1	7	0
Power train	1	7	0
Lane departure	1	7	1
Air bags	1	7	1
Vehicle speed control	1	7	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Mustang Convertible, Mustang Coupe.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“While backing up back up camera suddenly went to a blue screen unable to see anything.”
Filed 03/31/2026 · ODI 11728230
Power train
“While driving up hill in low gear, the vehicle suddenly will jerk, a service light will come on, and a powertrain warning will occur.”
Filed 10/21/2025 · ODI 11694848
Steering
“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V493000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
Filed 09/11/2024 · ODI 11614044

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2023 Ford Mustang recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Mustang have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Ford Mustang. The most recent, 25V689000 (reported October 10, 2025), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2023 Ford Mustang recalls for?

The largest group is electrical system, with 2 campaigns. Others: steering (2), back over prevention (1), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Ford Mustang?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 15 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 Ford Mustang?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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