Ford Mustang Mach-E recalls & complaint record (MY 2021–2026)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 10, 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 20 recall campaigns and 460 consumer complaints for the Ford Mustang Mach-E (MY 2021–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Electrical System, Forward Collision Avoidance, Power Train. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the Mustang Mach-E costs to own.

Every Ford Mustang Mach-E recall campaign, by year

All 20 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the Mustang Mach-E (MY 2021–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

2026 — 1 campaign

Power Train26V417000 · June 30, 2026 · about 42,784 vehicles
Risk: Differential pinion shaft fracture may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, inc…
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the rear differential assembly as necessary, free of charge.

2025 — 9 campaigns

Exterior Lighting25V885000 · December 18, 2025 · about 45,047 vehicles
Risk: A loss of exterior lighting can reduce the driver's visibility and the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will release an over-the-air (OTA) update or dealers will update the LDCMB software, free of charge.
Power Train25V863000 · December 12, 2025 · about 272,645 vehicles
Risk: A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.
Service Brakes25V513000 · August 8, 2025 · about 8 vehicles
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS calibration software, free of charge.
Exterior Lighting25V519000 · August 8, 2025 · about 3,270 vehicles
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.
Electrical System25V441000 · June 27, 2025 · about 239 vehicles
Risk: An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery junction box, free of charge.
Electrical System25V404000 · June 13, 2025 · about 197,432 vehicles
Risk: The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C (SOBDMC) software, free of charge.
Power Train25V394000 · June 13, 2025 · about 276 vehicles
Risk: A park rod that fails to engage can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission park rod assembly, free of charge.
Back Over Prevention25V315000 · May 9, 2025 · about 1,076,138 vehicles
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
Electrical System25V130000 · February 28, 2025 · about 626 vehicles
Risk: An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the on-board software, free of charge.

2024 — 2 campaigns

Service Brakes24V777000 · October 18, 2024 · about 50 vehicles
Risk: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS calibration, free of charge.
Visibility24V594000 · August 9, 2024 · about 86,852 vehicles
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge.

2023 — 1 campaign

Electrical System23V687000 · October 13, 2023 · about 34,762 vehicles
Risk: An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high voltage battery junction box, free of charge.

2022 — 3 campaigns

Power Train22V646000 · August 26, 2022 · about 1,175 vehicles
Risk: A broken half shaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a rollaway could occur while parked if the electronic parking brake is not engaged.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial number, and replace the right-rear half shaft, as necessary, free of charge.
Electrical System22V412000 · June 10, 2022 · about 48,924 vehicles
Risk: An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the on-board software, free of charge.
Vehicle Speed ControlOTA fix22V333000 · May 13, 2022 · about 464 vehicles
Risk: Unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The PCM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.

2021 — 4 campaigns

Seat Belts21V979000 · December 16, 2021 · about 2,622 vehicles
Risk: Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments, free of charge.
Visibility21V711000 · September 14, 2021 · about 17,692 vehicles
Risk: A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge.
Visibility21V712000 · September 14, 2021 · about 13,544 vehicles
Risk: A roof panel that separates from a vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will apply additional urethane adhesive, free of charge.
Suspension21V140000 · March 5, 2021 · about 1,258 vehicles
Risk: Loose subframe bolts may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front subframe bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge.

Where the Mustang Mach-E’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (20 campaigns total): Electrical System (5), Power Train (4), Visibility (3), Exterior Lighting (2), Service Brakes (2), Back Over Prevention (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Seat Belts (1), and 1 other component.

Complaints by reported area (460 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Electrical System (218), Forward Collision Avoidance (123), Power Train (73), Fuel/Propulsion System (63), Vehicle Speed Control (54), Service Brakes (45).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the Mustang Mach-E (MY 2021–2026) include 25 crash reports, 1 fire report, 12 injury reports and 0 reports of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Do recalls affect what the Mustang Mach-E costs to own?

No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used Mustang Mach-E harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: Ford Mustang Mach-E Select cost to own →.

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

How many recalls does the Ford Mustang Mach-E have?

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns for the Ford Mustang Mach-E (MY 2021–2026). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious Mustang Mach-E recall?

The largest by scale is campaign 25V315000 (May 9, 2025, Back Over Prevention), affecting about 1,076,138 vehicles: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy is free of charge.

How do I check if my Mustang Mach-E has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the Mustang Mach-E cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the Mustang Mach-E cost to own.

About this data

All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the Mustang Mach-E nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2021–2026).
A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.