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2021 Ford Mustang Mach E recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E, spanning 10 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns13not VIN-specific
Component groups10distinct top-level categories
Latest recordJune 30, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2021 Ford Mustang Mach E recall campaigns

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E report contains 13 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V417000 dated June 30, 2026.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V417000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
June 30, 2026
Potential units
42,784campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.

Why it matters: Differential pinion shaft fracture may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will repair or replace the rear differential assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S50.

Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V513000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
August 8, 2025
Potential units
8campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mach-E vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V777. An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may result in a loss of power brake assist, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and driver assistance features.

Why it matters: A loss of power brake assist can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, a disabled antilock brake system and/or stability control system can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ABS calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S81.

Owner notification: September 18, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V404000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Report received
June 13, 2025
Potential units
197,432campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. In the event of a low battery charge, the electronic door latches may remain locked once the driver or front passenger exits and shuts the door, possibly trapping someone who is unable to use the inside door release handles, such as a child in the back seat.

Why it matters: The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C (SOBDMC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to 2021-2025 Mustang Mach-E owners September 12, 2025. Additionally, Owner notification letters were mailed to 2024-2025 Mustang Mach-E owners July 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S65.

Owner notification: July 10, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
May 9, 2025
Potential units
1,076,138campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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

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

Remedy

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.

Owner notification: October 8, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V130000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
February 28, 2025
Potential units
626campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-412. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.

Why it matters: An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the on-board software, 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 25S14.

Owner notification: April 11, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 24V777000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
October 18, 2024
Potential units
50campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mach-E vehicles. An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may result in a loss of power brake assist, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and driver assistance features.

Why it matters: A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, a disabled antilock brake system and/or stability control system can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ABS calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S65.

Owner notification: November 5, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V687000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
October 13, 2023
Potential units
34,762campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with an extended range battery. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.

Why it matters: An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high voltage battery junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S56. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 22V-412 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Owner notification: December 29, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 22V412000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
June 10, 2022
Potential units
48,924campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.

Why it matters: An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the on-board software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S41.

Owner notification: July 8, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 22V333000

Component
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Report received
May 13, 2022
Potential units
464campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The powertrain control module (PCM) functional safety software may fail to detect a software error, resulting in unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power.

Why it matters: Unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The PCM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S29.

Owner notification: June 9, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V979000

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
December 16, 2021
Potential units
2,622campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Maverick vehicles. The rear seat belt buckles may not be properly attached to the rear floor assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.".

Why it matters: Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C36.

Owner notification: January 28, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V712000

Component
VISIBILITY
Report received
September 14, 2021
Potential units
13,544campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The vehicle's panoramic roof glass panel may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach.

Why it matters: A roof panel that separates from a vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will apply additional urethane adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S42.

Owner notification: October 29, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V711000

Component
VISIBILITY
Report received
September 14, 2021
Potential units
17,692campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting.".

Why it matters: A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C22.

Owner notification: October 29, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V140000

Component
STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION
Report received
March 5, 2021
Potential units
1,258campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front subframe bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, which could result in loose bolts.

Why it matters: Loose subframe bolts may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front subframe bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S09.

Owner notification: April 2, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E?

The most frequent component groups in 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E campaign records are Electrical System (4), Visibility (2), Power Train (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Structure (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electrical System4
Visibility2
Power Train2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Structure1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 5 model-year reports for the Ford Mustang Mach E, spanning 2021–2025; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Ford Mustang Mach E model history →