CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Ford Mustang has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 469 complaints with NHTSA, including 20 crashes, 2 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (180 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 4 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2012 Ford Mustang recalls
Front Air Bag Inflator Can Explode and Send Metal Fragments
Some front air bag inflators used as replacement service parts may rupture when the air bag deploys.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shards
This recall covers certain 2010-2014 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including Edge, Fusion, Mustang, Ranger, MKX, MKZ, Zephyr and Milan models, depending on model year and where the vehicle was sold or registered.
Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants
The passenger frontal air bag inflator in these vehicles can rupture in a crash that deploys the air bag.
Transmission May Unexpectedly Downshift to First Gear
Some vehicles have an automatic transmission that can unexpectedly downshift into first gear regardless of how fast the vehicle is moving.
Driver airbag inflator may rupture in a crash
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in certain Ford Mustang and GT vehicles may be affected by moisture over time.
Most common 2012 Ford Mustang problems
Problem areas named in the 469 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 180 |
| Air Bags | 158 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 |
| Engine | 30 |
| Structure | 23 |
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 18 |
| Suspension | 16 |
| Steering | 16 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
What owners report
I am the owner of a 2012 Ford Mustang GT currently located in Kuwait. My vehicle has an open Takata airbag safety recall, which is a life-threatening defect. I contacted the authorized Ford dealer in Kuwait and Ford Middle East, but both refused to perform the recall repair, stating that the vehicle is a âgray market importâ and not eligible. They also attempted to condition the repair on paid service, which is unrelated to safety recalls. Additionally, the authorized dealer informed me that my vehicle has a total of four open recalls, not just the Takata airbag recall. Despite this, they still refused to perform any of the recall repairs due to the vehicle being a âgray market imp
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the front windshield wipers independently activated. There were no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the front windshield wiper fluid reservoir failed to drain the excess water as intended. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic for a second opinion, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the consumer's expense; however, after 3 months the failure reoccurred. The
Down shifting in to first and reverse problems nothing wrong with transmission
I bought the car on Dec 20th 2024. The dealership informed me of the recall and turned off the passenger side airbag. I returned to the dealership as scheduled about 2 weeks later. When I went to pick up my car after work the service center said they couldn't fix the problem because the airbag didn't exist and sent me on my way. I tried calling the sales person but had to leave a message. There has been no other communication.
Speedometer went to zero while driving and seemed to be in neutral. Could not accelerate. Also low fuel warning light came on when I had a full tank. After car was shut off and restarted speedometer seemed fine for about 1 mile, then self accelerated. Now continues to read zero and can not accelerate unless I restart engine.
2012 Ford Mustang safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Mustang C RWD | Not rated | n/a | n/a | 5 (8.7% rollover risk) |
| 2012 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD | ★★★★ 4-star | 4 | 4 | 5 (8.7% rollover risk) |
2012 Ford Mustang questions
Does the 2012 Ford Mustang have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2012 Ford Mustang: Front Air Bag Inflator Can Explode and Send Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shards; Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants; Transmission May Unexpectedly Downshift to First Gear; Driver airbag inflator may rupture in a crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford Mustang?
Based on 469 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (180), Air Bags (158), Vehicle Speed Control (35).
How safe is the 2012 Ford Mustang?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2012 Ford Mustang up to 4 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Ford Mustang has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.