Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Ford Mustang has 6 recalls, 51 complaints.
6
Recalls
51
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V980000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang vehicles. The side curtain air bag inflators may have been manufactured with the incorrec...
22V083000
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
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 ...
23V727000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator...
25V442000
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 R...
25V455000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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...
25V689000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. The brake fluid level senso...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Ford Mustang C RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | A steady Check Engine Light came on after starting the car; brought it to Ford Dealer of Montebello ... |
| Feb 8, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the v... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | At highway speed (60-65mph), in 6th gear, cruise control activated, the car began to surge and stall... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera ... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS CAR. THE REAR BACK-UP CAMERA WAS IN A FLIP FLOPPED STATE. MEANING, WHAT WA... |
| Aug 24, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While entering an on-ramp and just before merging onto the freeway the vehicle failed to accelerate ... |
| Jul 22, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the a... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost is currently experiencing an ongoing issue with the EVAP purge valve, ... |
| Jul 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle stalled while pulling into traffic from apartment driveway. |
| Jun 11, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera i... |
| May 28, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to make... |
| May 26, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that in May 2025, there was a misfire in th... |
| May 19, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Reverse camera stopped working. |
| May 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Rear camara is inconsistent but lately works 25% of the time. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | ENGINE | Purge valve has gone out multiple times, replaced multiple times. Very bad randomly occurring idle |
| Jan 13, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle has serious transmission problem, jerking on upshifting, downshifting, banging when changing... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle engine is noisy with grinding sounds coming from lower side of engine, can be heard at idle ... |
| Jan 8, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:25V... |