2025 Ford Mustang Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2025 Ford Mustang has a complaint index of 5, the lowest among the 21 model years with data, and ranks 20th out of 20 worst-first, earning a Best verdict. It has 17 complaints, 6 recalls, and no fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 5/100
- #20 of 21 Mustang years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 17
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 17.5
- 14.5 city / 22.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2025 Ford Mustang problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System8 (47%)
- Engine5 (29%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (29%)
- Other4 (24%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (12%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (6%)
- Fuel System1 (6%)
- Steering1 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the electronic steering gear suddenly jerking and locking without warning, in one case causing a collision with a pillar.
- The center touch screen has gone completely black for over five minutes while systems tied to it, including lane keeping and camera functions, remained affected.
- Taillights have failed intermittently, with lights on one side dropping out one by one until none worked, even when using brakes or turn signals.
- A rear passenger window has unexpectedly lowered and slammed down while driving at highway speed on a curve.
- The transmission has unexpectedly shifted into neutral while in a custom drive mode at around 35 mph before returning to gear.
- Some owners with pre-collision or EGR-related recalls report the accelerator failing to respond, with the vehicle stalling or jerking despite parts being unavailable for repair.
2025 Ford Mustang recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V547000Aug 25, 2026Electrical System148,663 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield washing system, headlights, air conditioning, or engine cooling fan. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk: A loss of driver power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a loss of headlight function or windshield washing system function can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine compartment wiring harness ground terminals, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C40. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V418000Jun 30, 2026Visibility & Wipers67,842 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles. During certain cold temperature conditions, the windshield wipers may function only at their high-speed setting and the washing system may fail to function properly.
Risk: Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C32. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 2, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V122000Mar 3, 2026Engine47,804 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
2025 Ford Mustang fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14.5 MPG
- Highway
- 22.5 MPG
- Combined
- 17.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,700
- 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.
2025 compared with other Mustang years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Ford Mustang reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Mustang has a complaint index of 5, the lowest of all 21 model years tracked, and carries a Best verdict relative to other Mustang years.
- What problems does the 2025 Ford Mustang have?
- NHTSA data shows the top problem area is the Electrical System, with 8 complaints (47% share) at a median mileage of 2,800 miles, followed by Engine and Visibility & Wipers issues, each with 5 complaints.
- Does the 2025 Ford Mustang have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2025 Mustang, covering the electrical wiring harness, windshield wipers, EGR valve, body control module water intrusion, LED driver modules, and the transmission valve body. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2025 Mustang compare to other Mustang years?
- The 2025 model ranks 20th out of 20 years worst-first with a complaint index of 5, making it one of the least complained-about Mustang years, alongside 2019, 2021, and 2023, which also earned Best verdicts.
- What is the top complaint category for the 2025 Mustang?
- Electrical System complaints lead with 8 reports, a 47% share of all complaints, and a median failure mileage of 2,800 miles.