2021 Ford Mustang Mach E Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

13 safety recalls on file

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E has 13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 352 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (192 reports).

13Recalls
352Owner complaints
15Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach E recalls

Rear Axle Part May Break, Causing Power Loss or Rolling

Recall 26V417Jun 30, 202642,784 vehicles affected

The rear differential pinion shaft in certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach-E vehicles may fracture.

Brakes may lose power assist and stability control

Recall 25V513Aug 8, 20258 vehicles affected

Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles were repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall, and a software update to the anti-lock braking system may cause a loss of power brake assist, ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, and driver assistance features.

Doors May Stay Locked on Low Battery, Trapping Occupants

Recall 25V404Jun 13, 2025197,432 vehicles affected

Certain vehicles have a software problem that can affect the electronic door latches when the battery charge is low.

Rearview Camera May Freeze or Go Blank in Reverse

Recall 25V315May 9, 20251,076,138 vehicles affected

A software error in the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) can cause the rearview camera image to lag, freeze, or fail to display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Battery Contactors May Overheat, Causing Loss of Drive Power

Recall 25V130Feb 28, 2025626 vehicles affected

The high voltage battery main contactors in these vehicles may overheat.

Software update may disable brake assist and ABS, raising crash risk

Recall 24V777Oct 18, 202450 vehicles affected

An over-the-air software update to the anti-lock braking system (ABS) on certain vehicles can cause a loss of power brake assist, ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, and some driver assistance features.

Battery Contactors May Overheat, Causing Power Loss

Recall 23V687Oct 13, 202334,762 vehicles affected

Certain extended-range battery vehicles may have high voltage battery main contactors that can overheat.

Battery Contactors May Overheat, Causing Loss of Drive Power

Recall 22V412Jun 10, 202248,924 vehicles affected

The high voltage battery main contactors in these vehicles may overheat.

Software Flaw Can Cause Sudden Acceleration or Power Loss

Recall 22V333May 13, 2022464 vehicles affected

The powertrain control module software in this vehicle may fail to detect its own software error.

Rear Seat Belt Buckles May Not Hold in a Crash

Recall 21V979Dec 16, 20212,622 vehicles affected

Rear seat belt buckles on these vehicles may not be properly attached to the rear floor assembly.

Windshield May Detach in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 21V711Sep 14, 202117,692 vehicles affected

The windshield on certain vehicles may not have been properly bonded to the body, so it could come loose.

Panoramic Roof Panel Can Detach While Driving

Recall 21V712Sep 14, 202113,544 vehicles affected

The glass panel of the panoramic roof may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle.

Loose front subframe bolts may weaken crash protection

Recall 21V140Mar 5, 20211,258 vehicles affected

Some front subframe bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, so they could be loose.

Most common 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E problems

Problem areas named in the 352 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance192
Electrical System157
Power Train53
Unknown Or Other50
Fuel/Propulsion System49
Vehicle Speed Control37
Lane Departure34
Service Brakes31
Engine17
Steering15

What owners report

2026-10-29, Electrical System
On August 8, 2026, my 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium experienced a serious electronic lockout. The vehicle was running, with the air conditioning and music on, when the doors locked and I was unable to regain entry. My keys, phone, purse, medication, and other essential belongings were inside the vehicle. I attempted multiple methods to regain access, including the driver’s door keypad, but I was unsuccessful. I remained locked out for approximately 7.5 hours and ultimately had to break the windshield to reach inside and unlock the vehicle. My understanding is that Ford had previously performed a recall remedy addressing a potential electronic door-lockout issue on this vehicle. I am con
2026-10-11, Power Train
2021 model mustang Mache got a new High Voltage Battery Warning on the dashboard and asked to stop the vehicle. My car is Premium trim standard range, but other trims and extended range battery models were recalled for this exact issue earlier, but the premium trim standard range car was not included in recalls. I have read online forums that many people who own standard range cars are seeing this warning suddenly now. Please work with Ford to include standard range cars from 2021 mustang Mache EV to recall for this repair, i think it is also called HVBJB error. I don't have the exact recall number issued for extended range cars earlier for this same error.
2026-10-03, Service Brakes
I was involved in a car accident on the XXX I was in the turn lane and a second vehicle hit my driver side, spun me around, and I ended up facing the opposite direction. What occurred next is my safety complaint. The vehicle continued to travel forward and, in fact, accelerated and I was unable to turn or stop in spite of hitting the brake. It caused me to hit a third vehicle and I stopped short of a gas line. There was a recall on this vehicle 22S29. The issue was a functional safety monitor software fault which potentially caused unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or unexpected movement I purchased the car in 2023. The recall was dated May of 2022 and was noted on the
2026-10-02, Forward Collision Avoidance
This is linked to tracking case 11768528. I wanted to provide the tsb: 23-2040. The fault causes the pre-collision assist to become disabled.
2026-10-02, Forward Collision Avoidance
The Pre-Collision Assist becomes suddenly unavailable when driving over uneven surfaces, including bumps and rumble strips. When the service center of my local ford dealer investigated this code, they discovered it is a software issue, and the only way to remedy the problem is to perform 5 software updates and an alignment: The updates are on: IPMA, PSCM, CCM, CMR, PDW. IPMA alignment. There are no other solutions to correct the issue to prevent the safety feature from failing. The impact of this failure is an increased chance of a collision due to sudden loss of front collision detection.

2021 Ford Mustang Mach E questions

Does the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E: Rear Axle Part May Break, Causing Power Loss or Rolling; Brakes may lose power assist and stability control; Doors May Stay Locked on Low Battery, Trapping Occupants; Rearview Camera May Freeze or Go Blank in Reverse; Battery Contactors May Overheat, Causing Loss of Drive Power. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E?

Based on 352 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (192), Electrical System (157), Power Train (53).

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