Model year record

2023 Ford Mustang Mach E

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 347 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V582000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (BMS/BECM): software

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (BMS/BECM): software
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
86
Reported to NHTSA
2026-09-09

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mache E vehicles that received a new Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) during a prior repair. The battery energy control module software may cause an incorrect state of charge to display in the vehicle, or lead to an increased risk of a high voltage battery fire after repeated DC Fast Charging cycles.

Safety risk

An inaccurate state-of-charge reading can lead to an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, a high voltage battery fire increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the BECM software, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S68. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V487000

Structure: exterior trim

Component
Structure: exterior trim
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
86,543
Reported to NHTSA
2026-07-28

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear side quarter window glass trim may be improperly secured, which can allow it to detach.

Safety risk

Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S56. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 7, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V417000

Power train: driveline: differential unit

Component
Power train: driveline: differential unit
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
42,784
Reported to NHTSA
2026-06-30

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V404000

Electrical system: body control module: software

Component
Electrical system: body control module: software
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
197,432
Reported to NHTSA
2025-06-13
Owners notified
2025-07-10

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V315000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,076,138
Reported to NHTSA
2025-05-09
Owners notified
2025-10-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V594000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
86,852
Reported to NHTSA
2024-08-09
Owners notified
2024-12-06

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Safety risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S51.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system671,317 mi
Unknown or other37
Service brakes36237 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking3015,000 mi
Power train301,317 mi
Fuel/propulsion system17
Forward collision avoidance: warnings15
Vehicle speed control15
Engine14
Steering13
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control10
Lane departure: assist10
Air bags712,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages5
Seat belts4
Structure: body4
Back over prevention: rearview system braking3
Seats3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads311,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor311,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings2
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert220,000 mi
Electrical system: adas: blindspot: warning: lamp220,000 mi
Electrical system: adas: driver monitoring: camera/sensor215,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: radar215,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection2
Lane departure: warning2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery140,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer1
Equipment: appliance: TV/radio/speakers1
Exterior lighting1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields13,500 mi
Tires1
Visibility/wiper1

The 2022 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2024 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

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Electrical system: adas

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.