2025 Ford Mustang Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
7/100
#15 most-complained of 16 Mustang years
The 2025 Ford Mustang has a Complaint Index of 7, the second-lowest of 16 model years, and ranks 15th worst out of 16, earning a Best verdict. It has 17 complaints, 6 recalls, 1 crash, and no fires, injuries, or deaths reported to NHTSA.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 17.5
- 14.5 city / 22.5 hwy
Top 2025 Ford Mustang problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners describe the electronic steering suddenly jerking and locking without warning, in one case leading to a collision.
- Some drivers report the center touchscreen going completely black for several minutes, cutting off access to climate and other vehicle functions routed through it.
- Taillights reportedly fail one by one over time, eventually leaving the entire right side dark despite normal brake, turn signal, and lock/unlock use.
- Owners describe rear passenger windows unexpectedly dropping on their own while driving, letting in wind and startling the driver.
- One owner reported the transmission unexpectedly shifting to neutral at low speed after switching drive modes, causing the car to coast before returning to gear.
- A driver reported the accelerator being depressed with no response from the engine, followed by stalling and jerking, tied to an open EGR valve recall.
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 data, the 2025 Mustang has a Complaint Index of 7, among the lowest of the 16 model years tracked, and carries a Best verdict relative to other Mustang years.
- What are the biggest problems on the 2025 Ford Mustang?
- Electrical System issues make up 47% of complaints, followed by Engine at 29% and Visibility & Wipers at 29%. Electrical and wiper-related failures showed a median failure mileage of 8,400 or lower, around 2,800 miles for these two areas.
- Does the 2025 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2025 Mustang, covering the engine wiring harness grounds, windshield wipers, EGR valve, water intrusion into the body control module, LED headlight driver modules, and the transmission valve body.
- How does the 2025 Mustang compare to other Mustang years?
- With a Complaint Index of 7 and rank of 15th worst out of 16 years, the 2025 Mustang performs better than most other years, including 2011 and 2012 which carry Avoid verdicts with indexes of 100 and 87.
- Did the 2025 Ford Mustang have any crashes or fires reported?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires, injuries, or deaths linked to complaints on the 2025 Mustang.