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2021 Ford Mustang recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford Mustang, spanning 4 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 campaigns6not VIN-specific
Component groups4distinct top-level categories
Latest recordOctober 10, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2021 Ford Mustang recall campaigns

The 2021 Ford Mustang report contains 6 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V689000 dated October 10, 2025.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V689000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
October 10, 2025
Potential units
2,101campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

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

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
July 7, 2025
Potential units
850,318campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: July 27, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
June 27, 2025
Potential units
200,237campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: September 4, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 23V727000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
October 27, 2023
Potential units
187,922campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: December 21, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 22V083000

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
February 16, 2022
Potential units
327campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

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

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V980000

Component
AIR BAGS
Report received
December 16, 2021
Potential units
93campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: April 22, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2021 Ford Mustang?

The most frequent component groups in 2021 Ford Mustang campaign records are Air Bags (2), Electrical System (2), Back Over Prevention (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Air Bags2
Electrical System2
Back Over Prevention1
Fuel System, Gasoline1