Model year
2021 Ford Mustang
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 55 complaints for the 2021 Ford Mustang (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (10), POWER TRAIN (9), ENGINE (8). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 14–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$5,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 311 complaints
- 2001 173 complaints
- 2002 118 complaints
- 2003 145 complaints
- 2004 116 complaints
- 2005 705 complaints
- 2006 424 complaints
- 2007 615 complaints
- 2008 347 complaints
- 2009 181 complaints
- 2010 261 complaints
- 2011 466 complaints
- 2012 469 complaints
- 2013 271 complaints
- 2014 359 complaints
- 2015 438 complaints
- 2016 380 complaints
- 2017 268 complaints
- 2018 196 complaints
- 2019 151 complaints
- 2020 120 complaints
- 2021 55 complaints
- 2022 50 complaints
- 2023 15 complaints
- 2024 84 complaints
- 2025 19 complaints
- 2026 8 complaints
Recalls
25V689000 · Oct 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…
25V455000 · Jul 7, 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…
25V442000 · Jun 27, 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,…
23V727000 · Oct 27, 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…
22V083000 · Feb 16, 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.
21V980000 · Dec 16, 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…
Complaints
55 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.081 | — |
| GT500 2 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Mach 1 · 5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Mustang · 2.3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Mustang HO Coupe · 2.3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Mustang · 2.3L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 32 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Mustang HO Coupe · 2.3L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Mustang HO Convertible · 2.3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Mustang Convertible · 2.3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Mustang Convertible · 2.3L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Mustang HO Convertible · 2.3L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Shelby GT500 Mustang · 5.2L · Automatic (AM7) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
| Mustang · 5L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Mustang · 5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
4 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2021 Ford Mustang at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.