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2024 Ford Mustang Recalls, Complaints & Specs

12 safety recalls list the 2024 Ford Mustang, and owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

12
safety recalls
82
owner complaints to NHTSA
5 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
17–26
MPG combined (EPA)

12 safety recalls for the 2024 Ford Mustang

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 26V547000 Reported 148,663 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

    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…

  2. Motor (visibility)

    NHTSA 26V418000 Reported 67,842 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    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…

  3. Exterior lighting

    NHTSA 25V546000 Reported 105,545 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

    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…

  4. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

    NHTSA 25V516000 Reported 1 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2024 Mustang vehicle that was repaired incorrectly under recall 24V802. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays"…

    Remedy: A dealer will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for…

  5. Software (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 25V315000 Reported 1,076,138 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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…

  6. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system) and software (electrical system)

    NHTSA 24V802000 Reported 6,212 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence,…

    Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…

  7. Injectors (fuel system)

    NHTSA 24V634000 Reported 24 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…

  8. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 24V593000 Reported 4,595 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The rear suspension knuckles may have a casting defect that causes them to fail, which can result in a loss of vehicle handling and steering control.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension knuckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…

  9. Switch/sensor/float (service brakes)

    NHTSA 24V496000 Reported 10 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not be properly configured after a Body Control Module (BCM) service update, resulting in a constantly illuminated brake fluid level warning light that can conceal a low brake fluid condition.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…

  10. Hydraulic hose/fittings (power train)

    NHTSA 24V394000 Reported 8,161 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The clutch pressure line may be improperly secured and contact hot exhaust components, which can result in melting of the clutch pressure line and cause a brake fluid leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the clutch pressure line and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…

  11. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 24V220000 Reported 362 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines. The low-pressure fuel supply line may be damaged or cut, which can result in a fuel leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel supply line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…

  12. Pedals and linkages (service brakes) Do not drive

    NHTSA 23V800000 Reported 66 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles. The brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the brake pedal and bracket assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023.…

82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2024 Ford Mustang have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 10,520 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 37 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“My car would not start so I had it towed to the Ford Dealership where I bought the car - The car would not start even though the battery had power - it also had a burning wire smell which is consisten”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 1, 2026 · Electrical system

“2024 Ford Mustang has shown severe defects since September of 2025. Vehicle has been in and out of shop every month since first incident of vehicle going completely dead without cause or warning. Vehi”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2026 · Vehicle speed control

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2024 Ford Mustang (Mustang Dark Horse, Mustang Performance Package). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined17–26 mpg
City / Highway14–22 / 22–33
FuelRegular
EPA classSubcompact Cars
Engine4/8 cyl, 2.3/5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S10); Automatic 10-spd; Manual 6-spd

Compare Ford Mustang model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ford Mustang model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1965 Ford Mustang04
1966 Ford Mustang04
1967 Ford Mustang42
1968 Ford Mustang11
1969 Ford Mustang33
1970 Ford Mustang20
1971 Ford Mustang10
1972 Ford Mustang10
1973 Ford Mustang10
1974 Ford Mustang10
1976 Ford Mustang32
1977 Ford Mustang30
1978 Ford Mustang43
1979 Ford Mustang50
1980 Ford Mustang04
1981 Ford Mustang10
1982 Ford Mustang01
1983 Ford Mustang05
1984 Ford Mustang318
1985 Ford Mustang216
1986 Ford Mustang130
1987 Ford Mustang138
1988 Ford Mustang1108
1989 Ford Mustang1109
1990 Ford Mustang185
1991 Ford Mustang277
1992 Ford Mustang169
1993 Ford Mustang2101
1994 Ford Mustang4356
1995 Ford Mustang5602
1996 Ford Mustang3246
1997 Ford Mustang2176
1998 Ford Mustang4236
1999 Ford Mustang3213
2000 Ford Mustang2311
2001 Ford Mustang1173
2002 Ford Mustang0118
2003 Ford Mustang1145
2004 Ford Mustang1116
2005 Ford Mustang5705
2006 Ford Mustang5424
2007 Ford Mustang5615
2008 Ford Mustang5347
2009 Ford Mustang5181
2010 Ford Mustang5261
2011 Ford Mustang4466
2012 Ford Mustang6469
2013 Ford Mustang5271
2014 Ford Mustang3359
2015 Ford Mustang11437
2016 Ford Mustang5378
2017 Ford Mustang6265
2018 Ford Mustang3194
2019 Ford Mustang6149
2020 Ford Mustang8120
2021 Ford Mustang655
2022 Ford Mustang950
2023 Ford Mustang615
2024 Ford Mustang1282
2025 Ford Mustang618
2026 Ford Mustang58

Checking a specific 2024 Ford Mustang

How do I know if my 2024 Ford Mustang 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. 12 campaigns currently list the 2024 Ford Mustang; 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 23V800000).

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

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.