Recalls
13campaigns
4 electrical · 2 power train · 2 brake
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
350filed
Owner reports, 2021–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
101mpg combined
$647/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
Electric· Automatic
7 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (13)
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Rear Differential Pinion Shaft May Fracture
Power train · driveline · differential unit
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported42,784 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Loss of Power Brake Assist
Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · control unit/module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mach-E vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V777. An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may result in a loss of power brake assist, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and driver assistance features.
- Consequence
- A loss of power brake assist can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, a disabled antilock brake system and/or stability control system can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the ABS calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S81.
37.5% repairedof 8 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Back Seat Occupants May Become Trapped
Electrical system · body control module · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
87.6% repairedof 197,432 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
90.4% repairedof 1,076,138 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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High Voltage Battery Contactor May Overheat
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery · management system/energy control module (bms/becm) · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-412. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
- Consequence
- An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the on-board software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S14.
51% repairedof 626 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Loss of Power Brake Assist
Service brakes, hydraulic · antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · control unit/module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mach-E vehicles. An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may result in a loss of power brake assist, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and driver assistance features.
- Consequence
- A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, a disabled antilock brake system and/or stability control system can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the ABS calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S65.
98% repairedof 50 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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High Voltage Battery Contactor May Overheat
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery · management system/energy control module (bms/becm)
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with an extended range battery. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
- Consequence
- An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the high voltage battery junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S56. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 22V-412 will need to have the new remedy completed.
79.3% repairedof 34,762 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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High Voltage Battery Contactor May Overheat
Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery · management system/energy control module (bms/becm) · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
- Consequence
- An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the on-board software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S41.
99% repairedof 48,924 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Software Error May Cause Unintended Acceleration
Power train · automatic transmission · control module · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The powertrain control module (PCM) functional safety software may fail to detect a software error, resulting in unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power.
- Consequence
- Unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The PCM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S29.
72.2% repairedof 464 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Improperly Attached Rear Seat Belts/FMVSS 208, 210
Seat belts · rear/other · anchorage
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Maverick vehicles. The rear seat belt buckles may not be properly attached to the rear floor assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- Consequence
- Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C36.
96.5% repairedof 2,622 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Inadequate Front Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212
Visibility · windshield
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- Consequence
- A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C22.
85.4% repairedof 17,692 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Inadequate Panoramic Roof Glass Panel Bonding
Visibility · fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The vehicle's panoramic roof glass panel may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach.
- Consequence
- A roof panel that separates from a vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will apply additional urethane adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S42.
84.9% repairedof 13,544 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Loose Subframe Bolts
Structure · frame and members
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front subframe bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, which could result in loose bolts.
- Consequence
- Loose subframe bolts may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front subframe bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S09.
95.9% repairedof 1,258 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (350)
350 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
15involved a crash
1involved a fire
9injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 154 | 44% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 106 | 30.3% |
| Power train | 52 | 14.9% |
| Unknown or other | 50 | 14.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 49 | 14% |
| Vehicle speed control | 37 | 10.6% |
| Service brakes | 32 | 9.1% |
| Lane departure | 31 | 8.9% |
| Engine | 17 | 4.9% |
| Steering | 15 | 4.3% |
How 2021 compares with other Mustang Mach-E years
Best and worst Mustang Mach-E years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 350 | 13 |
| 2022 | 138 | 9 |
| 2023 | 123 | 6 |
| 2024 | 44 | 5 |
| 2025 | 12 | 7 |
| 2026 | 1 | 2 |
This year (2021)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 101 mpg combined
101
mpg combined
108
city
94
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $750
- CO₂ tailpipe
- —
- EPA class
- Small Station Wagons
What it costs you to run
$647per year
$54per month
149gallons a year
Miles ÷ 101 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 108 / 94 / 101 | $750 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 105 / 93 / 100 | $750 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 104 / 90 / 97 | $800 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 100 / 86 / 93 | $800 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 96 / 84 / 90 | $850 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 90 / 77 / 84 | $900 | — |
| Electric · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 88 / 75 / 82 | $950 | — |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E FAQ
How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E have?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns: 26V417000 (power train), 25V513000 (brake), 25V404000 (electrical), 25V315000 (rear camera), 25V130000 (electrical), 24V777000 (brake), 23V687000 (electrical), 22V412000 (electrical), 22V333000 (power train), 21V979000 (seat belt), 21V711000 (visibility), 21V712000 (lighting), 21V140000 (suspension). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E problems?
Owners filed 350 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (154), Forward collision avoidance (106), Power train (52) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E get?
EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 108 city, 94 highway and 101 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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