2025 Ford Mustang: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2025 Ford Mustang: 6 recalls, 18 owner complaints and up to 26 mpg combined.
Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #25V164000 · 2025 · 269 vehicles
What's wrong: The transmission valve body May have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Why it matters: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #25V519000 · 2025 · 3,270 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the LED driver modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025.
Exterior lights Vehicle recall #25V546000 · 2025 · 105,545 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: 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: 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.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #26V122000 · 2026 · 47,804 vehicles
What's wrong: The exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve May fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.
Why it matters: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the egr valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #26V418000 · 2026 · 67,842 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: Windshield wipers or a washing system that fails to function as intended can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 11, 2026.
Electrical Vehicle recall #26V547000 · 2026 · 148,663 vehicles
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Exterior lights (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Other / unknown (4): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Electrical (4): the most common themes are warning light on (2), electrical failure (2).
- Visibility (wipers, glass) (3): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
The 2025 Ford Mustang has 18 owner complaints, ranking #35 of 37 Mustang model years for complaints (well below the 240 average). Complaints peaked in 2026 (12 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 1 year old, at a median of 14,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2024 (82 complaints, 12 recalls), 2026 (8 complaints, 5 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 33 | 26 | Regular |
| 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 24 | 19 | Regular |
| 5.0 L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 23 | 18 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2025 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 2025 Ford Mustang. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Ford Mustang problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are exterior lights (5), other / unknown (4), electrical (4).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Ford Mustang get?
EPA ratings run up to 26 mpg combined (2.3 L, Automatic 10-spd), across 3 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2025 Ford Mustang repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.