Model year
2023 Ford Mustang
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 15 complaints for the 2023 Ford Mustang (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5), STEERING (5), SERVICE BRAKES (4). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 17–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$3,950, 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…
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,…
25V096000 · Feb 14, 2025
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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…
24V493000 · Jun 28, 2024
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
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…
23V070000 · Feb 10, 2023
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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,…
Complaints
15 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible C RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.081 | — |
| Coupe 2 DR RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.093 | NHTSA photo |
| GT 500 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 · 2.3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Mustang · 5L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Mustang · 2.3L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Mustang Mach 1 · 5L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Mustang Mach 1 · 5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Mustang · 5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Mustang Convertible · 5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Mustang HO Coupe · 2.3L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Mustang · 2.3L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 31 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Mustang Convertible · 2.3L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Mustang Convertible · 2.3L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Mustang Convertible · 2.3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
3 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 2023 Ford Mustang at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.