Model year 2022 · Subcompact Cars

2022 Ford Mustang: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Ford Mustang at 14–25 mpg combined across 16 versions. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls and 50 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

14–25

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Ford dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Ford Mustang recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 9 safety recalls for the 2022 Ford Mustang, newest first.

Electrical system: Body control module/bcm

NHTSA 25V689000 Reported Oct 10, 2025

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25C55)
Units affected: 2,101 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 25V455000 Reported Jul 7, 2025

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S75)
Units affected: 850,318 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Software

NHTSA 25V442000 Reported Jun 27, 2025

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S72)
Units affected: 200,237 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Steering: Electric power assist system

NHTSA 25V096000 Reported Feb 14, 2025

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 25S11)
Units affected: 332 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-493. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.
Risk: A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S11.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Steering: Electric power assist system

NHTSA 24V493000 Reported Jun 28, 2024

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 24S44)
Units affected: 30,735 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.
Risk: A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S44.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Body control module/bcm

NHTSA 23V727000 Reported Oct 27, 2023

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 23C35)
Units affected: 187,922 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission

NHTSA 23V070000 Reported Feb 10, 2023

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 23S06)
Units affected: 1,138 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
Risk: The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Forward collision avoidance: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 22V334000 Reported May 13, 2022

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 22S34)
Units affected: 32 (estimate)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang vehicles equipped with an Image Processing Module A (IPMA) or forward-facing camera. The camera is misaligned to the vehicle, resulting in the camera not functioning as intended.
Risk: A front-facing camera that is not functioning properly may restrict or disable certain features including Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will realign the front-facing camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S34.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Knee bolster

NHTSA 22V083000 Reported Feb 16, 2022

Filed by: Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 22S07)
Units affected: 327 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Ford Mustang fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Ford Mustang EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Mustang	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	22/32/25 mpg	$2,700	350
Mustang	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	21/29/24 mpg	$2,800	373
Mustang	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	21/32/25 mpg	$2,700	354
Mustang	5.0L 8-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/24/18 mpg	$3,700	500
Mustang	5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/24/19 mpg	$3,550	479
Mustang Convertible	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 10-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/28/23 mpg	$2,900	386
Mustang Convertible	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/27/23 mpg	$2,900	386
Mustang Convertible	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/28/23 mpg	$2,900	386
Mustang Convertible	5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/23/18 mpg	$3,700	497
Mustang HO Convertible	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/25/21 mpg	$3,200	423
Mustang HO Convertible	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/26/22 mpg	$3,050	404
Mustang HO Coupe	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/27/22 mpg	$3,050	396
Mustang HO Coupe	2.3L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/27/23 mpg	$2,900	386
Mustang Mach 1	5.0L 8-cyl	Automatic 10-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	15/23/18 mpg	$3,700	493
Mustang Mach 1	5.0L 8-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	14/22/17 mpg	$3,950	523
Shelby GT500 Mustang	5.2L 8-cyl supercharged	Automatic 7-speed	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	12/18/14 mpg	$5,850	631

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Ford Mustang crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Ford Mustang NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2022 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.3%	Standard
2022 Ford Mustang C RWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	8.1%	Standard
2022 Ford Mustang GT 500 2 DR RWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.3%	No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Ford Mustang owner complaints

Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Mustang, most recently on Sep 29, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Ford Mustang complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Fuel system, gasoline	8
Steering	8
Unknown or other	8
Electrical system	7
Fuel/propulsion system	6
Engine	5
Power train	4
Structure: Body	3
Back over prevention	2
Forward collision avoidance: Adaptive cruise control	2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Ford Mustang model years

Ford Mustang by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Mustang	12–26 mpg	5	8	5/5
2025 Mustang	12–26 mpg	6	19	5/5
2024 Mustang	17–26 mpg	12	84	5/5
2023 Mustang	17–25 mpg	6	15	5/5
2021 Mustang	14–25 mpg	6	55	5/5
2020 Mustang	14–25 mpg	8	121	5/5
2019 Mustang	16–25 mpg	6	151	5/5
2018 Mustang	16–25 mpg	3	196	5/5
2017 Mustang	16–24 mpg	6	268	5/5
2016 Mustang	16–25 mpg	5	380	5/5
2015 Mustang	18–25 mpg	11	437	5/5

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Other 2022 Ford models

2022 Ford Bronco 2022 Ford Bronco Sport 2022 Ford EcoSport 2022 Ford Edge 2022 Ford Escape 2022 Ford Expedition 2022 Ford Explorer 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning 2022 Ford F150 2022 Ford GT 2022 Ford Maverick 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E 2022 Ford Ranger 2022 Ford Transit Connect 2022 Ford Transit T150 Wagon

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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