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2017 Ford Mustang Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 16 seat belt complaints for the 2017 Ford Mustang, 6% of that year's 265 total complaints and the highest share of any Mustang model year. Ford recall 25V614000 covers corroded front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables on 2015-2017 Mustangs, with median failure mileage at 58,500.

Seat Belts complaints
16
6% of 265
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
58,500 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

  • Seat belts fail to retract properly after being unbuckled, leaving the belt loose or not securely tightened.
  • Front seat belt anchors detach from the vehicle structure, sometimes noticed when exiting the car.
  • Seat belts fail to lock or latch securely into the buckles while driving.
  • Owners report long waits for recall parts under campaign 25V614000, with some vehicles going without a working seat belt setup for months.
  • Some owners report the seat belt base or hardware was removed by a dealer during service and not reinstalled promptly.

When 2017 Ford Mustang seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 9, 2019, latest Jun 25, 2026.

2017 Ford Mustang seat belts complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2019Aug 2022Aug 2025Nov 2025Feb 2026Jun 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2019 to Jun 2026; peak Jun 2026 (3).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2017 Ford Mustang

  1. 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.

Seat Belts complaints by Mustang model year

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

  1. 20102 (1%)
  2. 20113 (1%)
  3. 20122 (0%)
  4. 20134 (1%)
  5. 20142 (1%)
  6. 201510 (2%)
  7. 201610 (3%)
  8. 201716 (6%)
  9. 20182 (1%)
  10. 20192 (1%)
  11. 20203 (3%)
  12. 20211 (2%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20230 (0%)
  15. 20241 (1%)
  16. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Is there a seat belt recall on the 2017 Ford Mustang?
Yes. Recall 25V614000 covers 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles where water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cables. Dealers are to inspect and replace both front seat belt anchor pretensioner assemblies as necessary.
How common are seat belt complaints on the 2017 Mustang?
NHTSA lists 16 seat belt complaints for the 2017 Mustang, making up 6% of the 265 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among all Mustang model years listed.
At what mileage do seat belt problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for seat belt complaints on the 2017 Mustang is 58,500 miles.
Have seat belt problems caused crashes or injuries in the 2017 Mustang?
NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2017 Mustang shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
Why is the 2017 Mustang recall repair taking so long?
Multiple owners report that dealers confirmed the recall 25V614000 repair parts were not yet available, leading to extended wait times for the seat belt anchor pretensioner replacement.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.