2025 Ford Mustang Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 19 owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Mustang. The EPA rates it 12 to 26 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
6
Owner complaints
19
Crashes / fires reported
1 / 0
EPA combined
12–26 MPG

2025 Ford Mustang recalls

  • Electrical SystemAug 25, 2026 · NHTSA 26V547000+

    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.

    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. 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."

  • VisibilityJun 30, 2026 · NHTSA 26V418000+

    Risk: Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will 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. 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.

  • Engine and Engine CoolingMar 3, 2026 · NHTSA 26V122000+

    Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    Fix: 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.

    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.

  • Exterior LightingAug 22, 2025 · NHTSA 25V546000+

    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.

    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. 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."

  • Exterior LightingAug 8, 2025 · NHTSA 25V519000+

    Risk: Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C39.

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. The LED Driver Modules may contain a burnt diode, which can cause the low-beam and high-beam headlights, daytime running lights, front position lights, and front turn signals to fail in the affected headlight. On Nautilus vehicles only, this condition may also cause the rear tail light, rear turn signal, and rear position light to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  • Power TrainMar 14, 2025 · NHTSA 25V164000+

    Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2025 Ford Mustang problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Electrical System5
  • Exterior Lighting5
  • Unknown or Other4
  • Visibility/Wiper3
  • Engine3
  • Visibility3
  • Power Train2
  • Fuel/Propulsion System1

2025 Ford Mustang gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Mustang2.3 L 4 cyl, Automatic 10-spd223326$2,450
Mustang5.0 L 8 cyl, Automatic (S10)162419$3,400
Mustang5.0 L 8 cyl, Manual 6-spd152318$3,550
Mustang Dark Horse5.0 L 8 cyl, Automatic (S10)142217$3,800
Mustang Dark Horse5.0 L 8 cyl, Manual 6-spd142217$3,800
Mustang GTD5.2 L 8 cyl, Automatic (AM-S8)101712$5,350

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2025 Ford Mustang have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2025 Ford Mustang, most recently for the electrical system (Aug 25, 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2025 Ford Mustang problems?

Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are electrical system (5), exterior lighting (5), unknown or other (4).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Ford Mustang get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Ford Mustang at 12 to 26 MPG combined (best version: 22 city / 33 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.