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2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E, most recently filed September 2026. Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (7)

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V582000 Filed Sep 9, 2026

Loss of Power or Fire Risk from Incorrect BECM Software

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 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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Dealers will update the BECM software, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 18, 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.
Repair progress not yet reported86 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 26V582000
Listed for 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V487000 Filed Jul 28, 2026

Window Glass Trim Pieces May Detach

Structure · exterior trim
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
Detached trim pieces can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Repair progress not yet reported86,543 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 26V487000
Listed for 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V885000 Filed Dec 18, 2025

Headlights May Fail/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · lighting control module
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
69.9% repairedof 45,047 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 25V885000
Listed for 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V863000 Filed Dec 12, 2025

Vehicle Rollaway Risk/FMVSS 114

Power train · automatic transmission · internal · park pawl
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
74.9% repairedof 272,645 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 25V863000
Listed for 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V519000 Filed Aug 8, 2025

Headlights May Fail/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · lighting control module
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
84.7% repairedof 3,270 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 25V519000
Listed for 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V394000 Filed Jun 13, 2025

Vehicle Rollaway Risk/FMVSS 114

Power train · automatic transmission · internal · park pawl
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
88.4% repairedof 276 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 25V394000
Listed for 2025 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
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V404000

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Owner complaints (12)

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

0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries 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 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 12.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2025 compares with other Mustang Mach-E years

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This year (2025)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 110 mpg combined

110
mpg combined
115
city
104
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$700
CO₂ tailpipe
—
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$594per year
$49per month
136gallons a year

Miles ÷ 110 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

2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
Electric · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive115 / 104 / 110$700—
Electric · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive111 / 103 / 107$700—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive110 / 98 / 104$750—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive104 / 96 / 100$750—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive95 / 85 / 90$850—
Electric · AutomaticAll-Wheel Drive90 / 81 / 86$900—

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E FAQ

How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E have?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns: 26V582000 (electrical), 26V487000 (structure), 25V885000 (lighting), 25V863000 (power train), 25V519000 (lighting), 25V394000 (power train), 25V404000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

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

Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (6), Service brakes (4), Power train (3) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E get?

EPA rates the Electric · Automatic version at 115 city, 104 highway and 110 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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