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2022 Ford Mustang VIN Check, Recalls & Reliability

The 2022 Ford Mustang has mixed reliability. There are 17 recalls and 154 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Ford Mustang. Severity signals include 13 crash-related complaints and 1 fire-related complaint. The most commonly reported problem areas are: Electrical System (54), Power Train (27), Unknown Or Other (14).

Mustang reliability snapshot

59/100
Latest model-year reliability score
3.5/5
RepairPal rating (medium)
$709
Avg annual repair cost vs $526 category avg
#20/24
Ranking in midsize cars · better than 17% of peers

Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.

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Most-reported 2022 Ford Mustang issues

Owner-reported problem categories from NHTSA complaint filings. Counts reflect complaints per category for the most-recent model year on file.

  • Electrical System54
  • Power Train27
  • Unknown Or Other14
  • Steering12
  • Vehicle Speed Control12
  • Forward Collision Avoidance6

Pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 2022 Ford Mustang

Hands-on checks distilled from real NHTSA complaint patterns and recall histories. Bring this list to a test drive or mechanic inspection.

  • Inspect the high voltage battery junction box for recurring failures
  • Test the electronic parking brake for proper engagement and release
  • Check for any unusual noises or hard shifts in the transmission
  • Verify that the forward collision avoidance system is functioning correctly
  • Ensure the passenger door does not open unexpectedly while driving
  • Confirm the convertible top operates smoothly and latches properly

2022 Mustang recalls (17)

Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2022 Mustang. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.

  1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 25V689000Oct 10, 2025

    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.

  2. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENHTSA 25V455000Jul 7, 2025

    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

    The remedy is under development. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 16, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated March 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.

  3. BACK OVER PREVENTIONNHTSA 25V442000Jun 27, 2025

    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.

  4. STEERINGNHTSA 25V096000Feb 14, 2025

    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.

  5. STEERINGNHTSA 24V493000Jun 28, 2024

    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.

  6. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 23V727000Oct 27, 2023

    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.

  7. POWER TRAINNHTSA 23V070000Feb 10, 2023

    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.

  8. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCENHTSA 22V334000May 13, 2022

    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.

  9. AIR BAGSNHTSA 22V083000Feb 16, 2022

    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.

  10. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 25V441000Jun 27, 2025

    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.

  11. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESNHTSA 25V404000Jun 13, 2025

    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.

  12. BACK OVER PREVENTIONNHTSA 25V315000May 14, 2025

    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.

  13. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 25V130000Feb 28, 2025

    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.

  14. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 23V687000Oct 13, 2023

    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.

  15. POWER TRAINNHTSA 22V646000Aug 26, 2022

    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.

  16. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 22V412000Jun 10, 2022

    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.

  17. SEAT BELTSNHTSA 21V979000Dec 16, 2021

    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.

Used-market value

2022 Ford Mustang resale snapshot

76.8%estimated value retained after 5 years
720listings in the model-level benchmark
$41,990median asking price from 60 listings

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2022 Ford Mustang on the road

47,566 2022 Ford Mustang units were sold new in the US — a key signal for the size of today's used-market inventory.

How the 2022 Ford Mustang stacks up against rivals

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Reliability verdict for the 2022 Ford Mustang

With a 63/100 reliability score versus a 79/100 segment average, the 2022 Ford Mustang lands below the norm. That gap points to a mixed dependability picture and a higher likelihood of owner-reported problems than most peers in its class.

Complaints are not narrowly confined to a single subsystem. Electrical-system reports lead, but powertrain, speed control, and steering also show meaningful activity, suggesting issues span multiple core vehicle functions rather than one isolated area. The recall count is elevated, reinforcing that this model year carries more corrective actions than would be considered limited.

Overall, the data supports a moderate-to-elevated reliability risk level for buyers.

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2022 Ford Mustang — Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Ford Mustang reliable?

With a 63/100 reliability score versus a 79/100 segment average, the 2022 Ford Mustang lands below the norm. That gap points to a mixed dependability picture and a higher likelihood of owner-reported problems than most peers in its class.

How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Mustang have?

17 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2022 Ford Mustang. A VIN check confirms whether any remain unrepaired on a specific vehicle.

What are the most common 2022 Ford Mustang problems?

The most-reported 2022 Ford Mustang problem areas are: Electrical System (54), Power Train (27), Unknown Or Other (14).

Should I run a VIN check on a 2022 Ford Mustang?

Yes. A VIN report verifies title brands, odometer history, accident records, and recall completion on a specific 2022 Ford Mustang, complementing the model-year reliability data on this page.