Ford Mustang · model year

2023 Ford Mustang

25 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash reports, and 6 recall campaigns listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

Complaints
25
Recalls
6

The verdict

The 2023 Ford Mustang posts top-quartile complaint standing among its own model-year siblings.

Top 15%
fewest complaints, own model years
6
recall campaigns

The 2023FordMustang carries 25 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 11 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2023 Mustang is steering with 5 filings, followed by electrical system (4) and service brakes (4). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2023 Mustang, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.

25
Complaints
11
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
F
PlainCars Safety Score
0/100
2023 Ford Mustang

PlainCars' own composite of NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings and rollover-risk assessment, each dimension normalized against the federal scale or the full national model-year corpus. Not an official NHTSA figure, and not a substitute for a specific vehicle's VIN-level recall check.

NHTSA Overall Rating N/A
Not rated
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program overall crash-test rating.
Front Crash N/A
Not rated
Frontal barrier crash-test rating.
Side Crash N/A
Not rated
Side barrier and pole crash-test rating.
Rollover Resistance N/A
Not rated
Static stability factor + dynamic rollover test rating.
Rollover Risk N/A
Not reported
NHTSA single-vehicle rollover probability, dynamic test.

Total Complaints

25 filings

Crashes Reported

11 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
STEERING5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4
SERVICE BRAKES4
ENGINE2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING1
AIR BAGS1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST1
POWER TRAIN1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1

Recalls (6)

24V49300028/06/2024

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

23V72700027/10/2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

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, "Ligh

25V44200027/06/2025

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

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, 2021-2

25V09600014/02/2025

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

25V68900010/10/2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM

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

23V07000010/02/2023

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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 p

Recent Complaints

20251021POWER TRAIN

While driving up hill in low gear, the vehicle suddenly will jerk, a service light will come on, and a powertrain warning will occur. When this happens, it warns that the pre-collision assist is unavailable, as well as the exhaust mode selection. Once this occurs, the vehicle becomes much more difficult to drive as the rev match no longer occurs, the vehicle no longer increases revs as you start releasing the clutch, and when in gear it becomes more jerky as you are driving along. I don't have the experience but I suspect it is essentially in a low power mode with minimal computer aid. After being able to pull off and turn the car off for a number of minutes (not off and on as that does not resolve it), the vehicle returns to normal. This has happened twice now while driving on the same section of roadway in almost the exact same spot. I previously called the dealer after the first time and they told me if it happens again to bring it in. They did not seem interested in lookin

20251021FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

While driving up hill in low gear, the vehicle suddenly will jerk, a service light will come on, and a powertrain warning will occur. When this happens, it warns that the pre-collision assist is unavailable, as well as the exhaust mode selection. Once this occurs, the vehicle becomes much more difficult to drive as the rev match no longer occurs, the vehicle no longer increases revs as you start releasing the clutch, and when in gear it becomes more jerky as you are driving along. I don't have the experience but I suspect it is essentially in a low power mode with minimal computer aid. After being able to pull off and turn the car off for a number of minutes (not off and on as that does not resolve it), the vehicle returns to normal. This has happened twice now while driving on the same section of roadway in almost the exact same spot. I previously called the dealer after the first time and they told me if it happens again to bring it in. They did not seem interested in lookin

20240911STEERING

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V493000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was shaking abnormally. The local dealer was contacted; however, no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mileage: 3,000

20240908SERVICE BRAKES

As i proceeded to get over on a highway with cars speeding, my car would not allow me to move over because it would not accerlate to be safe and my car slowed down as if there was no power as I had to get to the side of the highway to avoid getting hit as cars were traveling at a high rate of speed. My car then stopped and I was forced to move into the grass to avoid getting hit and causing a wreck. The speed limit was 80 mph and I was traveling at 72 mph. As I try to increase my speed but the car seemed it did not have enough power. The next day I called to report it and take it to the shop, I was informed to not drive the car for my safety. The diagnosis was that one of the fuel lines stopped working and the control module was a recall. My niece and myself was put in danger as well as the emotional fear to drive the car. This occured on June on June the 20th and the car was picked up on June the 24th. It was a recall issue. I was told by Ford Corporation that because it was

20240908ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

As i proceeded to get over on a highway with cars speeding, my car would not allow me to move over because it would not accerlate to be safe and my car slowed down as if there was no power as I had to get to the side of the highway to avoid getting hit as cars were traveling at a high rate of speed. My car then stopped and I was forced to move into the grass to avoid getting hit and causing a wreck. The speed limit was 80 mph and I was traveling at 72 mph. As I try to increase my speed but the car seemed it did not have enough power. The next day I called to report it and take it to the shop, I was informed to not drive the car for my safety. The diagnosis was that one of the fuel lines stopped working and the control module was a recall. My niece and myself was put in danger as well as the emotional fear to drive the car. This occured on June on June the 20th and the car was picked up on June the 24th. It was a recall issue. I was told by Ford Corporation that because it was

20240908ENGINE

As i proceeded to get over on a highway with cars speeding, my car would not allow me to move over because it would not accerlate to be safe and my car slowed down as if there was no power as I had to get to the side of the highway to avoid getting hit as cars were traveling at a high rate of speed. My car then stopped and I was forced to move into the grass to avoid getting hit and causing a wreck. The speed limit was 80 mph and I was traveling at 72 mph. As I try to increase my speed but the car seemed it did not have enough power. The next day I called to report it and take it to the shop, I was informed to not drive the car for my safety. The diagnosis was that one of the fuel lines stopped working and the control module was a recall. My niece and myself was put in danger as well as the emotional fear to drive the car. This occured on June on June the 20th and the car was picked up on June the 24th. It was a recall issue. I was told by Ford Corporation that because it was

20240905CrashELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This is the 3rd recall no counting issue that did no include recall. One of the fuel injectors stop working and caused my car to stop while running. Without warning of fuel injector not working, my car would be hestiate to accerate and when i got the warning, i was informed to not drive the car because it would cause a wreck or without warning stop. My alert went off that my air quality inside the car was dangerous and to return the vechicle asap to ensure my safety. I have had my car in the dealership 6 times and one of the recalls can not be fixed at this time which causes my steering system to turn opposite directions and warned that it was in danger of wrecking. Not only does the problems could harm myself but as well as innocent drivers on the road. I have been with ford since 2006 and never have I experienced such suffering. I am a teacher and not having transporation or taking off of work has cost me over 2000.00 and I havent even had my a year when the issues staring hap

20240905CrashFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

This is the 3rd recall no counting issue that did no include recall. One of the fuel injectors stop working and caused my car to stop while running. Without warning of fuel injector not working, my car would be hestiate to accerate and when i got the warning, i was informed to not drive the car because it would cause a wreck or without warning stop. My alert went off that my air quality inside the car was dangerous and to return the vechicle asap to ensure my safety. I have had my car in the dealership 6 times and one of the recalls can not be fixed at this time which causes my steering system to turn opposite directions and warned that it was in danger of wrecking. Not only does the problems could harm myself but as well as innocent drivers on the road. I have been with ford since 2006 and never have I experienced such suffering. I am a teacher and not having transporation or taking off of work has cost me over 2000.00 and I havent even had my a year when the issues staring hap

20240903STEERING

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V493000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

20240708STEERING

My steering wheel has a vibration, this problem started a few days ago, I wasn't sure what was happening until today that I got the recall from Ford. I'm afraid now, it's the first time in my whole life that I experienced this problem, really? this is brand new car. 3 recalls in one year.

20240706CrashLANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST

I was driving and my steering wheel turned to the right all of a sudden and I hit a curb. The curb caused my tire to blow, messed up my wheel, and who knows how bad anything else was that was messed up from this incident.

20240706CrashSTEERING

I was driving and my steering wheel turned to the right all of a sudden and I hit a curb. The curb caused my tire to blow, messed up my wheel, and who knows how bad anything else was that was messed up from this incident.

20240706CrashUNKNOWN OR OTHER

I was driving and my steering wheel turned to the right all of a sudden and I hit a curb. The curb caused my tire to blow, messed up my wheel, and who knows how bad anything else was that was messed up from this incident.

20240509UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Ongoing issues with rough idle. Threw a couple generic lean codes (p0171 and p0174) that did not stay. Stored code p061a:00-28. On my third dealer. Vehicle randomly shut off at stop sign with no codes thrown whatsoever. Tech believes the issue is the throttlebody. Ford Corp says it passes their tests and will not warranty the replacement. Ford Corp Basically said I have to wait till total part failure. Shutting off in traffic is obviously dangerous.

20240327CrashSERVICE BRAKES

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH and making a left turn the collision avoidance system erroneously light activated although no other vehicles or structures were nearby and the braking system suddenly malfunctioned causing the brake pedal to extend to the floor while pressed causing the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall barrier. During the crash, no injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was eventually towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V727000(Electrical System). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 14,000.

Mileage: 14,000

20231229CrashSERVICE BRAKES

On Nov 22nd, I met with an accident. I have a safety recall notice from Ford. NHTSA Recall number is 23V727. Because of this, the brakes were faulty leading to the accident.

20231229CrashFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

On Nov 22nd, I met with an accident. I have a safety recall notice from Ford. NHTSA Recall number is 23V727. Because of this, the brakes were faulty leading to the accident.

20231229CrashELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owned a 2023 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V727000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer had not been contacted. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and attempting to apply the brake pedal however the vehicle failed to stop causing them to crash into a nearby apartment building. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to their insurance. There were no warning lights illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled. There were no injuries There was damage to the property. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Mileage: 15,000

20231229CrashAIR BAGS

The contact owned a 2023 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V727000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer had not been contacted. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and attempting to apply the brake pedal however the vehicle failed to stop causing them to crash into a nearby apartment building. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to their insurance. There were no warning lights illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled. There were no injuries There was damage to the property. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Mileage: 15,000

20231229CrashSERVICE BRAKES

The contact owned a 2023 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V727000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer had not been contacted. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and attempting to apply the brake pedal however the vehicle failed to stop causing them to crash into a nearby apartment building. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to their insurance. There were no warning lights illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled. There were no injuries There was damage to the property. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Mileage: 15,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2023 Ford Mustang have?
The 2023 Ford Mustang has 25 NHTSA complaints, 11 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2023 Ford Mustang?
Yes, the 2023 Ford Mustang has 6 recall(s). The most common affected component is STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Mustang?
The most-complained component for the 2023 Ford Mustang is STEERING with 5 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and SERVICE BRAKES.
Is the 2023 Ford Mustang safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2023 Ford Mustang; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.