2015 Ford Mustang Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
90/100
#3 most-complained of 21 Mustang years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2015 Ford Mustang has 436 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 90 out of 100 — #3 highest of 21 Mustang model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is electrical system (105 complaints, 24% of the total). Complaints report 26 crashes, 7 fires, and 19 injuries.
- Complaints
- 436
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes / fires
- 26 / 7
- Injuries / deaths
- 19 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 18 city / 27.5 hwy
Top 2015 Ford Mustang problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System105 (24%)
- Other78 (18%)
- Structure & Body71 (16%)
- Engine64 (15%)
- Brakes55 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras44 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain42 (10%)
- Fuel System32 (7%)
- Airbags23 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires22 (5%)
2015 Ford Mustang recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V614000Sep 12, 2025Seat Belts332,778 vehicles
Seat belts:pretensioner
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables.
Risk: A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies, as necessary. In addition, dealers will remove sections of the carpet and underlayment that contact the cables. Dealers will also inspect the A-pillar sealing patches, and as necessary, install A-pillar body plugs, and/or inspect and replace the front outboard seat bolts. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 20, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S92. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov September 17, 2025.
- NHTSA 25V572000Sep 3, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,456,417 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
- NHTSA 22V082000Feb 16, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras330,784 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022 and June 26, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 4th Quarter of 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S06.
2015 Ford Mustang fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 27.5 MPG
- Combined
- 21.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,025
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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.
2015 compared with other Mustang years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Ford Mustang a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Ford Mustang ranks #3 of 21 among Mustang model years (Complaint Index 90/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 436 complaints and 11 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Mustang?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (105 complaints), structure & body (71 complaints), and engine (64 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 34,500 miles.
- Does the 2015 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2015 Ford Mustang, most recently reported 2025, covering seat belts, collision avoidance & cameras, brakes, and structure & body.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Ford Mustang?
- EPA rates the 2015 Ford Mustang at 21.5 MPG combined (18 city / 27.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,025. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.