Model Years

2024 Ford Mustang Recalls and Problems

NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls and 80 owner complaints for the 2024 Ford Mustang.

One recall for this model year tells owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired: Brakes, do not drive (23V-800). Check your VIN below to see whether yours is affected.

12Safety recalls
80Owner complaints
5Complaints citing a crash
0Complaints citing a fire

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Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 28, 2026

Recalled components: brakes, electrical system, visibility, exterior lighting, and 4 more. Most-described problem: backup camera problems (6 complaints, 8%). Most-reported area: electrical system (37 complaints, 46%). Includes the Dark Horse. Excludes the electric Mustang Mach-E.

12 safety recalls for the 2024 Ford Mustang

Do-not-drive and park-outside recalls first, then newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.

Brakes

Nov 28, 2023

pedals and linkages

The brake pedal assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in a loose brake pedal.

Risk: A loose brake pedal can result in a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will replace the brake pedal and bracket assembly, 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 23S61.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MUSTANG. Ford campaign 23S61.

Electrical system

Aug 25, 2026

wiring

  • Fails federal standard 104 (windshield wipers)
  • NHTSA 26V-547
  • 148,663 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.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MUSTANG. Ford campaign 26C40.

Visibility

Jun 30, 2026

windshield wiper/washer · motor

  • Fails federal standard 104 (windshield wipers)
  • NHTSA 26V-418
  • 67,842 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.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Mustang and 2025-2026 Mustang GTD vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MUSTANG. Ford campaign 26C32.

Exterior lighting

Aug 22, 2025
  • Fails federal standard 108 (lighting)
  • NHTSA 25V-546
  • 105,545 vehicles

Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MUSTANG. Ford campaign 25C43.

Electrical system

Aug 8, 2025

instrument cluster/panel

  • Fails federal standard 101 (controls and displays)
  • NHTSA 25V-516
  • 1 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling one 2024 Mustang vehicle that was repaired incorrectly under recall 24V802. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: A dealer will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 12, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C35.

NHTSA listing: MUSTANG. Ford campaign 25C35.

Backover prevention and rearview camera

May 9, 2025

software

A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, 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 June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MUSTANG. Ford campaign 25S49.

Electrical system

Oct 25, 2024

instrument cluster/panel

  • Fails federal standard 101 (controls and displays)
  • NHTSA 24V-802
  • 6,212 vehicles

The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will update the instrument panel cluster software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C35.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MUSTANG. Components: Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel; Electrical system: software. Ford campaign 24C35.

Fuel system

Aug 23, 2024

fuel injection system · injectors

The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MUSTANG. Ford campaign 24S54.

Suspension

Aug 9, 2024

rear

The rear suspension knuckles may have a casting defect that causes them to fail, which can result in a loss of vehicle handling and steering control.

Risk: A loss of vehicle handling and steering control increases the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension knuckle as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S49.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MUSTANG. Ford campaign 24S49.

Brakes

Jun 28, 2024

brake fluid low warning · switch/sensor/float

The brake fluid level sensor may not be properly configured after a Body Control Module (BCM) service update, resulting in a constantly illuminated brake fluid level warning light that can conceal a low brake fluid condition.

Risk: An undetected low brake fluid condition can lead to a loss of braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S43.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MUSTANG. Ford campaign 24S43.

Powertrain

Jun 3, 2024

clutch assembly · linkage · hydraulic hose/fittings

The clutch pressure line may be improperly secured and contact hot exhaust components, which can result in melting of the clutch pressure line and cause a brake fluid leak.

Risk: A melted clutch pressure line can result in a loss of drive power, increases the risk of a crash. A brake fluid leak increases the risk of fire in the presence of an ignition source.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will inspect the clutch pressure line and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S36.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles.

NHTSA listing: MUSTANG. Ford campaign 24S36.

Fuel system

Mar 22, 2024

delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

3L engines. The low-pressure fuel supply line may be damaged or cut, which can result in a fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, a loss of fuel may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel supply line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S19.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Mustang vehicles equipped with 2.

NHTSA listing: MUSTANG. Ford campaign 24S19.

Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Mustang. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.

Problems owners describe

Counted from the complaint text: a complaint counts once for each problem it describes (how we match them). Some complaints describe none of these.

Areas named in complaints

A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.

Ford Mustang recalls and complaints by model year

The highlighted bars are the 2024 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2016 Mustang drew the most (68).

Owner complaints

2024: 80 complaints

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Owner complaints by model year, Ford Mustang
Model yearComplaints
2016377
2017265
2018193
2019149
2020120
202155
202249
202315
202480
202517
20267

Safety recalls

2024: 12 recalls

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Safety recalls by model year, Ford Mustang
Model yearRecalls
20165
20176
20183
20196
20208
20216
20229
20236
202412
20256
20265

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

Tested versionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD
Rollover risk 7.9%
Ford Mustang C RWD
Rollover risk 7.9%
Not ratedNot ratedNot rated

Questions

What are the most common 2024 Mustang problems?

In the 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Ford Mustang, the problems described most are backup camera problems (6) and rust or corrosion (5). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.

Is the 2024 Ford Mustang safe?

In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2024 Ford Mustang earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.

How do I check if my Mustang has an open recall?

Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Ford dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 29, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
  • NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 28, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
  • NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
  • NHTSA model names covered: MUSTANG.

Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.