2020 Ford Mustang Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems
NHTSA lists 15 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 Ford Mustang, 13% of its 120 total complaints, with 2 crashes and no injuries or fires reported. Four related recalls cover rearview and forward-looking cameras, so this is a documented weak spot for the year.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints
- 15
- 13% of 120
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 56,671 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report
- Backup camera shows a blank, black, or blue screen intermittently while reversing.
- Backup camera image appears distorted, sometimes tied to recall 20V575000 for the rearview camera.
- Pre-Collision Assist and Hill Start Assist warning messages appear after transmission-related recall work.
- Reverse light, rearview camera, Cross Traffic System, blind spot detector, and Lane Assist System all stop working at once, linked to a powertrain recall.
- Camera fails due to cut or damaged wiring, requiring wiring replacement at the dealer.
- Owners report the recall repair for the back-over prevention camera was delayed because replacement parts were unavailable.
When 2020 Ford Mustang collision avoidance system complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 12, 2021, latest Mar 22, 2026.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2020 Ford Mustang
- NHTSA 25V695000Oct 13, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,448,655 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an 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. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
- NHTSA 25V442000Jun 27, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras200,237 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
- NHTSA 20V575000Sep 23, 2020Collision Avoidance & Cameras620,246 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.
- NHTSA 20V306000May 27, 2020Collision Avoidance & Cameras24 vehicles
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped a forward-looking camera. The camera may be misaligned to the vehicle and features that are dependent on the camera such as Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control may not function as intended.
Risk: If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not operating effectively, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform the Lane Departure Warning System camera alignment procedure, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S26.
Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Mustang model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are camera and collision avoidance problems in the 2020 Ford Mustang?
- NHTSA lists 15 complaints in this area for the 2020 Mustang, making up 13% of the 120 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Ford Mustang backup camera?
- Yes. Recall 20V575000 covers rearview camera replacement due to a poor electrical connection, and recall 25V695000 addresses back-over prevention camera issues with a phased parts rollout.
- Does the forward-looking camera have its own recall?
- Yes, recall 20V306000 covers a misaligned forward-looking camera on 2020 Mustangs that affects Pre-Collision Assist and Lane Departure Warning.
- At what mileage do these camera problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 56,671 miles.
- Have these camera failures caused crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes associated with Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 Mustang, with no reported injuries or fires.