Does the 2015 Ford Mustang have a door latch recall?

Yes. NHTSA recall 16V643000 covers door latch replacement, and recall 20V331000 addresses inspection of latch date codes for the same issue on 2015 Mustang and other Ford models.

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2015 Mustang?

Structure & Body complaints make up 71 of 436 total complaints for the 2015 Mustang, or 16% of all complaints filed for that year.

At what mileage do structure and body problems tend to show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 42,000 at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Mustang.

Were there any injuries linked to structure and body issues on the 2015 Mustang?

NHTSA records show 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Mustang.

2015 Ford Mustang Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 71 Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Ford Mustang, 16% of its 436 total complaints, with 5 crashes and 1 fire reported. Two related recalls (20V331000, 16V643000) cover door latch problems, and median mileage at failure was 42,000.

Structure & Body complaints: 71; 16% of 436
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 42,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Doors unlock or lock on their own while parked or driving, sometimes over bumps.
Door latches fail to close properly, trapping owners outside the car or preventing the door from shutting.
Convertible top rear panel has gaps or holes around the mechanical arms, exposing internal components.
Hood vibrates violently at highway speed without a repair found by the dealer.
Rubber splash shield lip detaches from underneath the car while driving.
Owners report delays and confusion getting the door latch recall (16V643000) completed, including parts unavailability.

When 2015 Ford Mustang body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 3, 2015, latest Mar 23, 2026.

71 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2015 to Mar 2026; peak Jun 2021 (4).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2015 Ford Mustang

NHTSA 20V331000Jun 8, 2020Structure & Body2,147,323 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
NHTSA 16V643000Sep 6, 2016Structure & Body2,046,297 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.

Structure & Body complaints by Mustang model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201018 (7%)
201117 (4%)
201228 (6%)
20138 (3%)
201419 (5%)
201571 (16%)
201654 (14%)
201762 (23%)
201823 (12%)
201914 (9%)
20208 (7%)
20211 (2%)
20226 (12%)
20230 (0%)
20246 (8%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Ford Mustang have a door latch recall?: Yes. NHTSA recall 16V643000 covers door latch replacement, and recall 20V331000 addresses inspection of latch date codes for the same issue on 2015 Mustang and other Ford models.
How common are structure and body complaints on the 2015 Mustang?: Structure & Body complaints make up 71 of 436 total complaints for the 2015 Mustang, or 16% of all complaints filed for that year.
At what mileage do structure and body problems tend to show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 42,000 at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2015 Mustang.
Were there any injuries linked to structure and body issues on the 2015 Mustang?: NHTSA records show 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints for the 2015 Mustang.