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2025 Ford Mustang recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 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: 19
Latest campaign: Aug 25, 2026

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Exterior lighting	2	Aug 22, 2025	25V546000 25V519000
Electrical system	1	Aug 25, 2026	26V547000
Visibility	1	Jun 30, 2026	26V418000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Mar 3, 2026	26V122000
Power train	1	Mar 14, 2025	25V164000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Aug 25, 2026Latest campaign


Aug 25, 202626V547000	Electrical system: wiring A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V547000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems." Risk A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a loss of headlight function or windshield washing system function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026. Filed under Mustang Campaign NHTSA 26V547000 · Aug 25, 2026
Jun 30, 202626V418000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V418000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly. Risk Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026. Filed under Mustang, Mustang Gtd Campaign NHTSA 26V418000 · Jun 30, 2026
Mar 3, 202626V122000	Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission control An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V122000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power. Risk An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026. Filed under Mustang Campaign NHTSA 26V122000 · Mar 3, 2026
Aug 22, 202525V546000	Exterior lighting 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V546000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." 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. Remedy Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43. Filed under Mustang Campaign NHTSA 25V546000 · Aug 22, 2025
Aug 8, 202525V519000	Exterior lighting: lighting control module Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V519000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal, and rear position light to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C39. Filed under Mustang Campaign NHTSA 25V519000 · Aug 8, 2025
Mar 14, 202525V164000	Power train: automatic transmission fluid/lubricant Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V164000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear. Risk Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19. Filed under Mustang Campaign NHTSA 25V164000 · Mar 14, 2025

Merged from NHTSA model names: Mustang, Mustang Gtd. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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 component19

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

19Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Electrical system	5	26	1
Exterior lighting	5	26	0
Unknown or other	4	21	0
Visibility/wiper	3	16	0
Engine	3	16	0
Visibility	3	16	0
Power train	2	11	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	5	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	5	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	5	0
Steering	1	5	1
Vehicle speed control	1	5	0
Tires	1	5	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.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2025 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V418000 (Visibility); and 26V547000 (Electrical System) however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet…”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771476
Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2025 Ford Mustang. While the contact’s daughter was driving 20 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated.”
Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767696
Electrical system
“While driving my 2025 Ford Mustang GT at highway speed, the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly lost power. The vehicle was unable to maintain normal power while I was traveling in active highway traffic.”
Filed 09/16/2026 · ODI 11764710

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2025 Ford Mustang recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Mustang have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Mustang. The most recent, 26V547000 (reported August 25, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2025 Ford Mustang recalls for?

The largest group is exterior lighting, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), visibility (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Ford Mustang?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 19 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 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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Recall summary by component6

Safety recalls6

Electrical system: wiring

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission control

Exterior lighting

Exterior lighting: lighting control module

Power train: automatic transmission fluid/lubricant