KnownCarProblems2022 Ford Mustang Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Mustang, most often about the fuel system (28% of complaints). It is 24th of 27 Mustang model years by number of complaints and has 9 recalls.
Most common 2022 Ford Mustang problems
Fuel system
14 complaints · 28%The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v455000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, parts…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: (fuel system, gasoline). While driving approximately 5-10 MPH, the vehicle stalled while accelerating from a stop on two occasions. The message to "shift to neutral and restart" was displayed. The local dealer was…
Other or unspecified
8 complaints · 16%Steering
8 complaints · 16%The contact owns a 2022 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…
Electrical
7 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v727000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the brake warning light was intermittently illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that after being stored in the brand-new garage with concrete flooring, the vehicle failed to start without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the soy-based wires had been damaged by rodents. The voltage box and…
Engine
6 complaints · 12%Body and structure
5 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the convertible top required excessive force to be opened or closed. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Transmission
4 complaints · 8%Driver assistance
4 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, assist, automatic emergency braking, warnings.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Ford Mustang recalls
Electrical: body control module/bcm
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 27, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s75.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: software
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: A steering wheel that turns unintentionally can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Electrical: body control module/bcm
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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."
Driver assistance: camera
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: knee bolster
Risk: An improper air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Ford Mustang
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Mustang?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (14 complaints); other or unspecified (8 complaints); steering (8 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Mustang have?
- 9 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 10, 2025 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Ford Mustang?
- It is 24th of 27 Mustang model years by number of complaints, with 50 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.