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2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 23 complaints on file for the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 5 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

23

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other Mustang Mach-E years?

Mustang Mach-E NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted651 complaints2021: 651 complaints2022: 233 complaints2023: 207 complaints2024: 85 complaints2025: 23 complaints2026: 3 complaints
Mustang Mach-E NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System626%
Brakes417%
Other313%
Transmission313%
Driver Assistance29%
Visibility & Wipers14%
Fuel System14%
Speed Control14%
Body & Structure14%
Tires & Wheels14%

Does the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V885000LightingDecember 18, 2025 · 45,047 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Mustang Mache E vehicles. The Light Driver Control Module B (LDCMB) may fail, preventing the turn signals, daytime running lights, low beam, and high beam headlights from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

A loss of exterior lighting can reduce the driver's visibility and the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will release an over-the-air (OTA) update or dealers will update the LDCMB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C71. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 12, 2026.

25V863000TransmissionDecember 12, 2025 · 272,645 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Consequence

A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.

25V519000LightingAugust 8, 2025 · 3,270 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang Mach E, and Mustang vehicles. 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 Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Exterior lighting failure can reduce visibility for the driver and other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the LED Driver Modules, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C39.

25V394000TransmissionJune 13, 2025 · 276 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The park rod may fail to engage when the vehicle is placed in the park (P) position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Consequence

A park rod that fails to engage can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the transmission park rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C25.

25V404000Latches & LocksJune 13, 2025 · 197,432 units

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.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

VIN: [XXX] Recall data refreshed on Aug 09,2025 0 Unrepaired Recalls associated with this VIN Please BROADCAST the following reported RECALLs which are incomplete: 2025 Mustang Mach-E Safety Recalls* Powertrain control module and secondary on-board diagnostic control module c software upddate…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 8, 2025

Shift system fault in the middle of the road. Unable to shift to Park, vehicle stuck in middle of road unable to shift to Drive either. E-brake auto engaged on street. Vehicle tells me to shift to Park but is unable to shift. Vehicle odometer is under 900 miles. New lease.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 29, 2025

VIN: [XXX] Recall data refreshed on Aug 09,2025 0 Unrepaired Recalls associated with this VIN Please BROADCAST the following reported RECALLs which are incomplete: 2025 Mustang Mach-E Safety Recalls* Powertrain control module and secondary on-board diagnostic control module c software upddate…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · August 8, 2025

Shift system fault in the middle of the road. Unable to shift to Park, vehicle stuck in middle of road unable to shift to Drive either. E-brake auto engaged on street. Vehicle tells me to shift to Park but is unable to shift. Vehicle odometer is under 900 miles. New lease.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 29, 2025

VIN: [XXX] Recall data refreshed on Aug 09,2025 0 Unrepaired Recalls associated with this VIN Please BROADCAST the following reported RECALLs which are incomplete: 2025 Mustang Mach-E Safety Recalls* Powertrain control module and secondary on-board diagnostic control module c software upddate…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · August 8, 2025

2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E — common questions

Is the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E reliable?

The record is thin — 23 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 5 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2025 Mustang Mach-E problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (6 complaints), brakes (4 complaints), transmission (3 complaints).

Does the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Ford Mustang Mach-E years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Mustang Mach-E years to avoid are 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. The cleanest record among Mustang Mach-E years belongs to 2026.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.