2015 Ford Mustang Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2015 Ford Mustang ranks 3rd worst of 21 model years, with a complaint index of 90 and 436 complaints logged with NHTSA. Electrical System issues lead at 24% of complaints, and 11 recalls have been issued, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other Mustang years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 90/100
- #3 of 21 Mustang years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 436
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 11
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 26
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 7
- Injuries
- 19
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 18 city / 27.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 19 / 0
Top 2015 Ford Mustang problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe the parking brake releasing on its own while parked on an incline, letting the car roll away and crash.
- Several drivers report the driver-side airbag failing to deploy or deploying only partially during a crash, sometimes resulting in injury.
- Owners report the engine idling roughly, cutting off while driving, and struggling to accelerate, along with a heated seat catching fire.
- One owner reported a persistent engine ticking noise from early ownership that worsened over time and led to stability-system warnings.
- A driver reported the vehicle suddenly lurching forward at low speed in a parking garage, striking a barricade and breaking the steering rack.
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 reliable?
- Compared with other Mustang model years, the 2015 ranks 3rd worst out of 21 years tracked, with a complaint index of 90 and an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Mustang?
- Electrical System complaints make up 24% of reports, followed by Structure & Body at 16%, Engine at 15%, and Brakes at 13%, according to NHTSA data.
- Does the 2015 Ford Mustang have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2015 Mustang, covering seat belts, rearview cameras, brakes, door latches, and an engine oil cooler hose, though none are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Ford Mustang should I avoid?
- Among Mustang years with data, 2007 has the highest complaint index at 100, followed by 2011 at 95 and 2015 at 90, all rated Avoid relative to other years.
- At what mileage do 2015 Mustang problems usually show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 34,500 at failure overall, with Electrical System complaints centered around 33,763 miles and Transmission & Powertrain complaints as low as 12,000 miles.