2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#3 most-complained of 5 Mustang Mach-E years
The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E has 137 NHTSA complaints, 9 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 3rd-worst among 5 model years with a "Caution" verdict. Electrical System issues dominate at 56% of complaints, followed by Engine (24%) and Transmission & Powertrain (20%).
- Complaints
- 137
- Recalls
- 9
- Crashes / fires
- 13 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 95
- 101.5 city / 88 hwy
Top 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System77 (56%)
- Engine33 (24%)
- Transmission & Powertrain27 (20%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras23 (17%)
- Other23 (17%)
- Fuel System21 (15%)
- Brakes16 (12%)
- Steering7 (5%)
- Structure & Body7 (5%)
- Airbags3 (2%)
What owners report
- Owners describe unintended acceleration while parking or at low speed, in some cases before the vehicle was placed in park.
- Some report the power steering cutting out along with multiple dashboard fault codes, sometimes followed by a low-speed crash.
- Owners report the steering and braking systems malfunctioning together at highway speed, leading to loss of control.
- Several describe the vehicle rolling away after being placed in park, suggesting the transmission did not hold position.
- Owners report sudden forward acceleration while using one-pedal driving or Auto Hold at a stop, resulting in a collision.
- Some describe a total loss of power while driving with no warning lights or alerts before striking another vehicle.
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V417000Jun 30, 2026Transmission & Powertrain42,784 vehicles
Power train:driveline:differential unit
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
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, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 remedy is available, anticipated in late December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S50.
- NHTSA 25V441000Jun 27, 2025Electrical System239 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:management system/energy control module (bms/becm)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang Mach E vehicles equipped with an extended range battery. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed July 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S56. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 23V687.
- NHTSA 25V404000Jun 13, 2025Electrical System197,432 vehicles
Electrical system:body control module:software
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.
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. Owner notification letters were mailed to 2021-2025 Mustang Mach-E owners September 12, 2025. Additionally, Owner notification letters were mailed to 2024-2025 Mustang Mach-E owners July 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S65.
2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 101.5 MPG
- Highway
- 88 MPG
- Combined
- 95 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Mustang Mach-E years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E reliable?
- NHTSA lists 137 complaints and 9 recalls for the 2022 Mach-E, giving it a Complaint Index of 50 and a "Caution" verdict, ranking 3rd-worst out of 5 model years.
- What is the biggest problem area for the 2022 Mustang Mach-E?
- Electrical System complaints lead with 77 reports, or 56% of all complaints, ahead of Engine (24%) and Transmission & Powertrain (20%).
- Does the 2022 Mustang Mach-E have a battery recall?
- Yes. Recall 22V412000 and related campaigns cover overheating high voltage battery main contactors on 2021-2022 Mach-E vehicles equipped with an extended range battery.
- How does the 2022 Mach-E compare to other model years?
- The 2022 model (Complaint Index 50, Caution) ranks better than 2021 (100, Avoid) and 2023 (75, Avoid), but worse than 2024 (25, Good) and 2025 (0, Best).
- At what mileage do 2022 Mach-E problems typically appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 19,100 miles overall, with Electrical System failures around 22,497.5 miles and Engine failures around 17,000 miles.