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Ford Mustang Mach E 2021 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

351Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
13Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
24Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems233 complaints

233 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V315000.

Electrical System152 complaints

152 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V404000.

Power Train53 complaints

53 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V333000, 26V417000.

Unknown Or Other50 complaints

50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes32 complaints

32 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 24V777000, 25V513000.

Visibility20 complaints

20 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V711000, 21V712000.

Engine17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V140000.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion4 complaints

4 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V412000, 23V687000, 25V130000.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V979000.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

21V140000Reported March 5, 2021 - 1,258 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 5, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 1,258 vehicles across all affected models.

21V711000Reported September 14, 2021 - 17,692 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 17,692 vehicles across all affected models.

21V712000Reported September 14, 2021 - 13,544 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on September 14, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 13,544 vehicles across all affected models.

21V979000Reported December 16, 2021 - 2,622 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2,622 vehicles across all affected models.

22V333000Reported May 13, 2022 - 464 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 464 vehicles across all affected models.

22V412000Reported June 10, 2022 - 48,924 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 48,924 vehicles across all affected models.

23V687000Reported October 13, 2023 - 34,762 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 34,762 vehicles across all affected models.

24V777000Reported October 18, 2024 - 50 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 50 vehicles across all affected models.

25V130000Reported February 28, 2025 - 626 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid and Electric Propulsion. Recall covering the hybrid and electric propulsion system, reported to NHTSA on February 28, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 626 vehicles across all affected models.

25V315000Reported May 9, 2025 - 1,076,138 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,076,138 vehicles across all affected models.

25V404000Reported June 13, 2025 - 197,432 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 197,432 vehicles across all affected models.

25V513000Reported August 8, 2025 - 8 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 8 vehicles across all affected models.

26V417000Reported June 30, 2026 - 42,784 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 30, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 42,784 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP22005Opened January 27, 2023 - Closed August 7, 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds. Resulted in recall campaign 22V063000.

EA25001Opened January 17, 2025 - Open

Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE24012Opened April 25, 2024 - Closed January 17, 2025

Collisions Involving Ford BlueCruise. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ23004Opened August 17, 2023 - Closed December 6, 2023

High Voltage Battery Contactor Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 23V687.

RQ23004Opened August 17, 2023 - Closed December 6, 2023

High Voltage Battery Contactor Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 23V687.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202113
2022106
202379
202468
202555
202630
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.