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2021 Ford Mustang recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford Mustang. The most recent was reported on October 10, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MUSTANG.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford Mustang, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V689000October 10, 2025Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM
25V455000July 7, 2025Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
25V442000June 27, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
23V727000October 27, 2023Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM
22V083000February 16, 2022Air Bags › Knee Bolster
21V980000December 16, 2021Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Electrical System (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V689000Manufacturer no. 25C55

Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM

Report received by NHTSA
October 10, 2025
Owner notification
December 11, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,101 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Ford Mustang
July 2, 2020 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety risk

Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V689000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V455000Manufacturer no. 25S75

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
July 7, 2025
Owner notification
July 27, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
850,318 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2021 Ford Mustang
July 1, 2021 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

Safety risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V455000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V442000Manufacturer no. 25S72

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
June 27, 2025
Owner notification
September 4, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
200,237 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V442000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V727000Manufacturer no. 23C35

Electrical System › Body Control Module/BCM

Report received by NHTSA
October 27, 2023
Owner notification
December 21, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
187,922 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Safety risk

Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C35.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V727000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V083000Manufacturer no. 22S07

Air Bags › Knee Bolster

Report received by NHTSA
February 16, 2022
Owner notification
March 8, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
327 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles. An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment.

Safety risk

An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S07.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V083000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V980000Manufacturer no. 21C37

Air Bags › Side/Window › Curtain

Report received by NHTSA
December 16, 2021
Owner notification
April 22, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
93 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MUSTANG

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang vehicles. The side curtain air bag inflators may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in improper air bag inflation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 226, "Ejection Mitigation," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Safety risk

An air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on February 3, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C37.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V980000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: October 14, 2025.