NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
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This page covers 11 recalls, 44 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Ford Mustang.
18–25 mpg combined
9.4–13.1 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 5 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2022 Mustang, the complaint picture is fairly spread out across systems, with no single issue dominating by a wide margin. Electrical and fuel system complaints each lead the count. On the fuel side, owners frequently report unexpected stalling, most often at low speeds or when accelerating from a stop, sometimes accompanied by a dashboard prompt to shift to neutral and restart. On the electrical side, owners describe a rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image, and separately, adaptive cruise control that stops functioning and requires a paid diagnostic to re-enable. Steering complaints round out the top three reported systems, though the narratives in this set don't cluster around a single specific symptom. The stalling pattern, particularly the low-speed shutoff in traffic, is the most consistently described behavior across multiple reports.
44
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Ford Mustang has 11 recalls, the most serious being a steering defect where a miscalibrated sensor can cause the steering wheel to turn on its own against the driver's input, raising the risk of losing control.
This steering issue has required multiple repair attempts, as earlier dealer fixes did not fully resolve the problem. On the drivetrain side, a loose bolt inside the automatic transmission can prevent the transmission from actually engaging park even when the shifter shows "P," creating a rollaway risk. The low-pressure fuel pump can also fail and stall the engine while driving.
The front passenger knee airbag has a weld deficiency that can cause it to deploy incorrectly in a crash. Two related recalls cover a brake fluid level sensor that fails to trigger the dashboard warning light when fluid is low, leaving the driver unaware of reduced braking ability; an earlier repair attempt did not fully correct this in some vehicles.
On the electronics and visibility side, a misaligned forward-facing camera can disable automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping, and other driver assistance features. The rearview camera can also display a blank image when reversing. There is also a brake fluid warning indicator issue tied to the body control module that overlaps with the sensor recalls described above.
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What can fail
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
The brake fluid level sensor may fail to trigger the warning light when brake fluid runs low, leaving drivers unaware of a potential brake system problem.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the vehicle's body control module software to restore proper warning indicator function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, causing the engine to stall while driving.
What the fix does
Ford is developing a fix. A second letter with repair instructions will be mailed when available, expected in Q2 2026.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image or fail to clear the image after backing up.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A steering sensor may not have been calibrated correctly during a previous repair. The steering wheel could suddenly turn side to side by itself while turning, risking loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to take your vehicle to a dealership, where technicians will update the power steering control module software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The secondary steering torque sensor may not be properly calibrated, causing the steering wheel to turn left or right against the driver's control.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the power steering control module software at no cost to recalibrate the sensor.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A steering sensor may not be properly calibrated, causing the steering wheel to suddenly turn side to side on its own during turns, potentially causing loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where they will update the power steering control module software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The secondary steering torque sensor may not be calibrated correctly, causing the steering wheel to turn left or right without driver input.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the power steering control module software at no cost to recalibrate the sensor.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The brake fluid level sensor may fail to trigger the dashboard warning light when brake fluid runs low, leaving you unaware of a potential brake system problem.
What the fix does
Dealers will update your vehicle's body control module software at no cost to restore the warning indicator function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A loose bolt in the automatic transmission may prevent the vehicle from actually engaging park gear, even though the gear shifter shows park position.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the transmission and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The forward-facing camera is misaligned in certain 2022 Mustang vehicles, preventing it from working as designed.
What the fix does
Dealers will realign the front-facing camera at no charge to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The front passenger knee air bag may have an insufficient weld, which could cause it to deploy improperly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
