NHTSA has received 15 owner complaints about the 2023 Ford Mustang, or 4.1 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.10, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #9 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ford models its rate is 92% lower; against other Sports & muscle cars it is 68% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Limited data: fewer than 30 complaints, so shares and indexes are unstable.
Complaints filed between 2023-09-12 and 2026-03-31. Median delay from incident to filing: 3 days.
15Complaints
4.1Complaints per year on the road
0.1Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
6Recalls
33.3%Share involving a crash or fire
2Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2022) drew 10.5 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2024) drew 27.3 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2023 model collected 13 complaints, 84% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Steering (33.3% of complaints), followed by Electrical (26.7%) and Engine (13.3%). Steering complaints are 5.1 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 5 reports (33.3%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 16 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (53% of incidents). 2 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for this model year. 67% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.1
vs. other Ford models0.08
vs. other 2023 models0.1
vs. other Sports & muscle cars0.32
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (13)0.16
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.
Electrical · 2024-09-05 · ODI 11612923 · Crash
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.
Steering · 2024-07-06 · ODI 11599447 · Crash
While backing up back up camera suddenly went to a blue screen unable to see anything.
Electrical · 2026-03-31 · ODI 11728230
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.
Transmission / powertrain · 2025-10-21 · ODI 11694848
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.
Steering · 2024-09-11 · ODI 11614044
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM Campaign 25V689000 · 2025-10-10
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."
Risk: 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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Campaign 25V442000 · 2025-06-27
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.
Risk: 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.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Campaign 25V096000 · 2025-02-14
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.
Risk: 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.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Campaign 24V493000 · 2024-06-28
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.
Risk: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM Campaign 23V727000 · 2023-10-27
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."
Risk: 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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Campaign 23V070000 · 2023-02-10
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."
Risk: 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.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2023 Ford Mustang?
15 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Ford Mustang, or about 4.1 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2023 Ford Mustang?
The most common category is Steering, accounting for 33.3% of complaints.
Does the 2023 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2023 Ford Mustang still generating complaints?
2 complaints were filed in the last 12 months.
How does the 2023 Ford Mustang compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 15 owner complaints about the 2023 Ford Mustang, or 4.1 per year on the road — far fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.10, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2023 vehicles we track, it ranks #9 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ford models its rate is 92% lower; against other Sports & muscle cars it is 68% lower.