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2022 Ford Mustang: Problems, Recalls and MPG

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NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford Mustang, most recently filed October 2025. Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

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Recalls (9)

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

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Listed for 2022 Ford Mustang. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V689000 Filed Oct 10, 2025

Low Brake Fluid Warning Inoperative/FMVSS 135

Electrical system · body control module/bcm
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence
Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025.
35.1% repairedof 2,101 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2022 Ford Mustang. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V455000 Filed Jul 7, 2025

Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
Repair progress not yet reported850,318 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2022 Ford Mustang. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V442000 Filed Jun 27, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Consequence
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
54.8% repairedof 200,237 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2022 Ford Mustang. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V096000 Filed Feb 14, 2025

Steering Wheel May Turn Unintentionally

Steering · electric power assist system
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V-493. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.
Consequence
A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S11.
70.5% repairedof 332 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2022 Ford Mustang. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V493000 Filed Jun 28, 2024

Steering Wheel May Turn Unintentionally

Steering · electric power assist system
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Mustang vehicles. The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated properly, which can cause the steering wheel to turn side to side against the driver's intentions.
Consequence
A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the power steering control module (PSCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S44.
80.7% repairedof 30,735 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2022 Ford Mustang. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V727000 Filed Oct 27, 2023

Low Brake Fluid Warning Inoperative/FMVSS 135

Electrical system · body control module/bcm
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Mustang vehicles. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence
Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C35.
67.3% repairedof 187,922 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2022 Ford Mustang. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V070000 Filed Feb 10, 2023

Loose Bolt in Transmission May Cause Rollaway

Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."
Consequence
The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.
89.2% repairedof 1,138 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2022 Ford Mustang. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V334000 Filed May 13, 2022

Forward-Facing Camera is Misaligned

Forward collision avoidance · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Mustang vehicles equipped with an Image Processing Module A (IPMA) or forward-facing camera. The camera is misaligned to the vehicle, resulting in the camera not functioning as intended.
Consequence
A front-facing camera that is not functioning properly may restrict or disable certain features including Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will realign the front-facing camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S34.
93.8% repairedof 32 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 22V083000 Filed Feb 16, 2022

Passenger Knee Air Bag May Deploy Improperly

Air bags · knee bolster
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang vehicles. An insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an improper air bag deployment.
Consequence
An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S07.
74.3% repairedof 327 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 22V083000

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Owner complaints (50)

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

4involved a crash
1involved 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, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 50.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2022 compares with other Mustang years

Best and worst Mustang years →
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
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.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 9.3%★★★★★
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2022 Ford Mustang 2 dr rwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined

25
mpg combined
22
city
32
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,700
CO₂ tailpipe
350 g/mi
EPA class
Subcompact Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,612per year
$218per month
600gallons a year

Miles ÷ 25 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 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.3 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive22 / 32 / 25$2,700350
2.3 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive21 / 32 / 25$2,700354
2.3 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive21 / 29 / 24$2,800373
2.3 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive20 / 27 / 23$2,900386
2.3 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 23$2,900386
2.3 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive20 / 27 / 23$2,900386
2.3 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 23$2,900386
2.3 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive20 / 27 / 22$3,050396
2.3 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 26 / 22$3,050404
2.3 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive19 / 25 / 21$3,200423
5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 24 / 19$3,550479
5 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive15 / 24 / 18$3,700500
5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 23 / 18$3,700493
5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 23 / 18$3,700497
5 L 8-cyl · 6-speed manualRear-Wheel Drive14 / 22 / 17$3,950523
5.2 L 8-cyl · AutomaticRear-Wheel Drive12 / 18 / 14$5,850631

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 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Mustang have?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns: 25V689000 (electrical), 25V455000 (fuel pump), 25V442000 (rear camera), 25V096000 (steering), 24V493000 (steering), 23V727000 (electrical), 23V070000 (power train), 22V334000 (rear camera), 22V083000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2022 Ford Mustang problems?

Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel system (8), Steering (8), Unknown or other (8) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2022 Ford Mustang get?

EPA rates the 2.3 L 4-cyl · 10-speed automatic version at 22 city, 32 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2022 Ford Mustang get?

NHTSA rated the 2022 Ford Mustang 2 dr rwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.3% rollover risk).

How does the 2022 Mustang compare with other years?

Among the 2017–2021 Ford Mustang model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (55) and the 2017 the most (265). The 2022 drew 50. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

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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