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2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E, most recently filed June 2026. Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (9)

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.

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Listed for 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V417000 Filed Jun 30, 2026

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
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V417000
Listed for 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V441000 Filed Jun 27, 2025

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 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 July 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S56. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 23V687.
74.9% repairedof 239 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V441000
Listed for 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V404000 Filed Jun 13, 2025

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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Listed for 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V315000 Filed May 9, 2025

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
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V315000
Listed for 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V130000 Filed Feb 28, 2025

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
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V130000
Listed for 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V687000 Filed Oct 13, 2023

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
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V687000
Listed for 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V646000 Filed Aug 26, 2022

Rear Axle Half Shaft May Break Under Load

Power train · axle assembly · axle shaft
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The right-rear axle half shafts may have been manufactured improperly, allowing the half shaft stem to break under load.
Consequence
A broken half shaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a rollaway could occur while parked if the electronic parking brake is not engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the serial number, and replace the right-rear half shaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S55.
97.6% repairedof 1,175 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V646000
Listed for 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V412000 Filed Jun 10, 2022

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
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V412000
Listed for 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V979000 Filed Dec 16, 2021

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
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V979000

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Owner complaints (138)

138 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

13involved a crash
0involved a fire
3injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 138.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2022 compares with other Mustang Mach-E years

Best and worst Mustang Mach-E years →
202120222023202420252026
This year (2022)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 103 mpg combined

103
mpg combined
110
city
96
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$750
CO₂ tailpipe
—
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$634per year
$53per month
146gallons a year

Miles ÷ 103 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

2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
Electric · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive110 / 96 / 103$750—
Electric · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive108 / 94 / 101$750—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive105 / 91 / 98$750—
Electric · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive104 / 90 / 97$800—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive99 / 86 / 93$800—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive97 / 84 / 91$850—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive90 / 77 / 84$900—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive88 / 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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2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E FAQ

How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E have?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns: 26V417000 (power train), 25V441000 (electrical), 25V404000 (electrical), 25V315000 (rear camera), 25V130000 (electrical), 23V687000 (electrical), 22V646000 (power train), 22V412000 (electrical), 21V979000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E problems?

Owners filed 138 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (77), Power train (28), Unknown or other (22) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E get?

EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 110 city, 96 highway and 103 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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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