2023 Ford Mustang Mach E Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E, and owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (electrical system)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mache E vehicles that received a new Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) during a prior repair. The battery energy control module software may cause an incorrect state of charge to display in the vehicle, or lead to an increased risk of a high voltage battery fire after…
Remedy: Dealers will update the BECM software, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 18, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in…
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Exterior trim (structure)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear side quarter window glass trim may be improperly secured, which can allow it to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent…
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Differential unit (power train)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
Remedy: Dealers will repair or replace the rear differential assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the…
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Software (electrical system) and latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. In the event of a low battery charge, the electronic door latches may remain locked once the driver or front passenger exits and shuts the door, possibly trapping someone who is unable to use the inside door release handles, such as a child in the back seat.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C (SOBDMC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to 2021-2025 Mustang Mach-E…
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Software (back over prevention)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the…
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different…
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Motor (visibility)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
123 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA; 10 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 12,550 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 38 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“On almost all Mustang Mach-E vehicles, a loose or faulty cable connection which runs to the forward facing camera in the rear-view mirror housing causes error messages to suddenly display on the dashb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 22, 2026 · Electrical system
“Multiple intermittent electrical/software malfunctions in my Ford Mustang Mach-E, one of which poses an acute safety risk. STEERING WHEEL BUTTON / UNCOMMANDED ACCELERATION: A button on the steering wh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 12, 2026 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E (MUSTANG MACH-E CAL RT 1 ER AWD, Mustang Mach-E AWD, Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended, Mustang Mach-E GT, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 82–103 MPGe |
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| City / Highway | 90–110 / 77–96 |
| Fuel | Electricity |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
Compare Ford Mustang Mach E model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Mustang Mach E model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E | 13 | 350 |
| 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E | 9 | 138 |
| 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E | 6 | 123 |
| 2024 Ford Mustang Mach E | 5 | 44 |
| 2025 Ford Mustang Mach E | 7 | 12 |
| 2026 Ford Mustang Mach E | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E
How do I know if my 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach E; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 24V594000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
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- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.