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2022 Ford Mustang problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2022 Ford Mustang has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.

  • 9safety recalls
  • 50owner complaints
  • 4crash reports
  • 1fire report
  • 3injuries reported

50 complaints, against an average of 202 for the other 14 Ford Mustang model years.

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What goes wrong with the 2022 Ford Mustang?

The components named most often in the 50 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Fuel System8 (16%)
  2. Gasoline8 (16%)
  3. Steering8 (16%)
  4. Electrical System7 (14%)
  5. Fuel/Propulsion System6 (12%)
  6. Engine5 (10%)
  7. Structure5 (10%)
  8. Power Train4 (8%)

What symptoms do 2022 Ford Mustang owners describe?

Found by reading the text of all 50 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.

Fault codes 2022 Ford Mustang owners mention

Diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote in their complaints. Open a code to see what it meant on other cars and whether a recall names it.

Has the 2022 Ford Mustang been recalled?

9 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.

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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." NHTSA campaign 25V689000 · October 10, 2025 · Risk and fix

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump 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. NHTSA campaign 25V455000 · July 7, 2025 · Risk and fix

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.

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, 2021-2024 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. NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · June 27, 2025 · Risk and fix

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.

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. NHTSA campaign 25V096000 · February 14, 2025 · Risk and fix

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.

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. NHTSA campaign 24V493000 · June 28, 2024 · Risk and fix

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.

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, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." NHTSA campaign 23V727000 · October 27, 2023 · Risk and fix

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.

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 position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK." NHTSA campaign 23V070000 · February 10, 2023 · Risk and fix

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.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Sensing System: Camera 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. NHTSA campaign 22V334000 · May 13, 2022 · Risk and fix

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.

Air Bags: Knee Bolster 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. NHTSA campaign 22V083000 · February 16, 2022 · Risk and fix

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.

Is the 2022 Ford Mustang recalled in the UK or Europe?

Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.

UK DVSA25S75 Cross Carline - Low Pressure Fuel Pump Potential Failure Recall R/2025/369 · Jul 31, 2026 · built Jul 2021 to Jul 2022 · Risk and fix

Risk: Affected vehicles may have an issue with the fuel lift pump that could cause the engine to stall.

Fix: Update the Power Control Module software.

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UK DVSAMustang Brake Fluid Level Indicator Update Recall R/2025/493 · Dec 8, 2025 · built Oct 2018 to Sep 2022 · Risk and fix

Risk: The software repair for a previous recall may not have been properly delivered to the vehicle. The underlying noncompliance specified in the recall still exists and customers will not receive a warning if there is a reduction in brake fluid below the recommended level in the master cylinder brake fluid reservoir.

Fix: Update the Body Controller Module (BCM) software and / or replace it if necessary.

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UK DVSAFrozen Rearview Camera Screen Recall R/2025/361 · Sep 24, 2025 · built Oct 2020 to Jun 2024 · Risk and fix

Risk: On affected vehicles there is a potential software issue causing the rear-view camera not to function as intended.

Fix: Update the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) software to the latest level.

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UK DVSACrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update Recall R/2025/359 · Sep 8, 2025 · built Aug 2018 to Jul 2023 · Risk and fix

Risk: On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.

Fix: Update the vehicle software to the latest level.

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UK DVSASome Mustang vehicles have a brake system warning lamp in the vehicle s instrument cluster which may not illuminate if the brake fluid is…Some Mustang vehicles have a brake system warning lamp in the vehicle s instrument cluster which may not illuminate if the brake fluid is depleted from the brake fluid reservoir. Recall R/2023/342 · Dec 7, 2023 · built Aug 2019 to Sep 2022 · Risk and fix

Risk: Some Mustang vehicles have a brake system warning lamp in the vehicle's instrument cluster which may not illuminate if the brake fluid is depleted from the brake fluid reservoir.

Fix: Software update

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UK DVSAThe image processing module -a (ipma) is not calibrated correctly Recall R/2022/209 · Jul 21, 2022 · built Feb 2022 to Feb 2022 · Risk and fix

Risk: The image processing module may not be calibrated correctly.

Fix: Update the software of the image processing module.

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EU Safety GateThe wrong software for the power steering control module (PSCM) may have been installed.The steering wheel can perform autonomous movements when the driver attempts to steer, as the electric power steering (EPAS) provides unintended steering assistance. Unintended steering assistance may lead to loss of control over the vehicle while driving and thus to an increased risk of accidents and injuries. Alert SR/02696/25 · reported by Germany · Jul 25, 2025 · Measures

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown

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EU Safety GateThe incorrect calibration of the power steering control module (PSCM) could lead the steering wheel to oscillate without warning…The incorrect calibration of the power steering control module (PSCM) could lead the steering wheel to oscillate without warning (alternating clockwise/counterclockwise) during steering due to the electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) providing unintended steering assist. This unintended steering assist could lead to loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. Alert SR/01908/25 · reported by Germany · May 23, 2025 · Measures

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown

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EU Safety GateAs a result of a polarity error in the secondary digital torque sensor in the steering gear, if the primary steering torque sensor fail,…As a result of a polarity error in the secondary digital torque sensor in the steering gear, if the primary steering torque sensor fail, the steering wheel may oscillate when the driver is steering. This can lead to a loss of vehicle control while driving, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. Alert A12/01985/24 · reported by Germany · Aug 2, 2024 · Measures

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown

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EU Safety GateThe front passenger's knee airbag may malfunction, increasing the risk of injury. Alert A12/00937/23 · reported by France · Apr 28, 2023 · Measures

Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown

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What do 2022 Ford Mustang owners report?

12 of the 50 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

Vehicle Information: 2022 Ford Mustang Date of Incident: XXX Description of Safety Defect & Crash: On XXX, this vehicle suffered a catastrophic concurrent failure of the electronic throttle control and steering systems, resulting in a violent injury crash. Prior to the incident, the vehicle was completely disabled due to electronic throttle errors, requiring us to rent a U-Haul tow dolly to physically haul the vehicle to Apple Ford in [XXX]. The dealership replaced the throttle body assembly to address a wrench/check engine light and airflow codes (DTC P050A). Exactly 30 minutes after picking…
Steering, Vehicle Speed Control, Unknown Or OtherCrashNHTSA complaint 11767927 · Sep 29, 2026
It's the 4th time in the last 3 weeks that the passenger door which is locked just opens on its own. I start to hear the air hissing and I get a door open alarm in the dashboard. Scary because 2x it was while on I -4 and almost lost control of the car trying to figure out what was happening and trying to reach for the door.
StructureNHTSA complaint 11754318 · Aug 2, 2026
Steering u-joint sticks and prevents steering wheel from turning without a catch/hitch . Not evident at lower speeds but is prevalent at speeds 50 and above. The photos attached show the part and one picture shows a YouTube video showing the EXACT problem. The video title is shown in picture: Dangerous Steering Problem And it is very scary at the higher speeds when it sticks and you have to exert force to move it to right or left. Trying to stay in a lane is a problem!! Electronic steering was checked by dealer last year and they found nothing as they probably didn’t test drive it at the…
SteeringNHTSA complaint 11742787 · Jun 8, 2026
The contact owns a . The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000(FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure while driving up a hill the vehicle did not properly accelerate when pressing the accelerator pedal. The failure mileage was 27,000.
Fuel System, GasolineNHTSA complaint 11740535 · May 28, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the engine shuddered as if it was starving from fuel. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the residence, and the vehicle was parked in the garage. The contact had stopped driving the vehicle due to safety concerns. The dealer and several other unknown dealers were contacted but were unable to advise when the parts…
Fuel System, GasolineNHTSA complaint 11740129 · May 26, 2026
Vehicle still does not have a remedy after nearly a year preventing use.
Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11737271 · May 12, 2026
The vehicle is a 2022 Ford Mustang EcoBoost. While driving in traffic, the engine suddenly stalled and shut off without warning. This created an immediate safety risk as the vehicle lost power in the middle of active traffic flow, requiring me to quickly maneuver to avoid blocking traffic and potential collision. The issue appears consistent with a fuel delivery or fuel pressure failure, as the engine restarted immediately after the stall. Prior to this incident, the vehicle had shown intermittent warning signs including check engine light activation and suspected misfire-related alerts. The…
Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11730267 · Apr 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: XXX (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 contacted and informed about a diagnostic test. The contact called another local dealer, Raceway Ford of Darlington [XXX] ); and was informed that the parts were on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that a fix was not…
Fuel System, GasolineNHTSA complaint 11728883 · Apr 2, 2026
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 for the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Fuel System, GasolineNHTSA complaint 11712168 · Jan 20, 2026
While driving approximately 45 mph and entering a highway, my 2022 Ford Mustang GT California Special suddenly lost power and shut off completely. The engine stalled without warning, creating a dangerous situation with surrounding traffic. I had to coast the vehicle and restart it. This vehicle has an open safety recall (NHTSA Recall Number 25V455 / Ford Recall 25S75) related to a low-pressure fuel pump failure that can cause engine stalling while driving. The recall has been open for several months, and there is currently no available remedy or repair from the manufacturer. The incident I…
Electrical System, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11704989 · Dec 14, 2025
On April 6th, the AC in the car began stalling and a few days after the engine started making all sorts of noise and failing and ultimately stopped working. I kept the car in my garage until I was able to obtain the money to replace the engine. I just yesterday picked up my car from the shop that replaced the engine (where I paid $13,000). The car is back in the shop and having same stalling issues.
Power Train, Unknown Or Other, EngineNHTSA complaint 11681540 · Aug 19, 2025
Odometer roll back was found to be a problem after I bought the car and took it to a Ford dealership which they voluntarily did the Carfax for me and that is how I've come to find out that the odometer has been rolled back some point in time last year before I bought the car
Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11677216 · Jul 30, 2025

2022 Ford Mustang: questions owners ask

Is the 2022 Ford Mustang reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Mustang; the most common categories were fuel system (8, 16%), gasoline (8, 16%), steering (8, 16%). There are 9 safety recalls. 4 complaints mention a crash, 1 mentions a fire, 3 injuries were reported.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Mustang?

Across 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are fuel system (16% of complaints), gasoline (16% of complaints), steering (16% of complaints), electrical system (14% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (12% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2022 Ford Mustang have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the 2022 Ford Mustang; the most recent (campaign 25V689000, 2025-10-10) concerns Electrical System: Body Control Module/Bcm. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Why does my 2022 Ford Mustang stall, lose power or shut off while driving?

7 of the 50 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Ford Mustang (14%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. A related recall exists: campaign 25V455000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The 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. One owner wrote: "This recall describes a known safety-related defect which can stall the vehicle while driving, thus increasing the risk of a crash. After 8 months without developing a remedy, that danger remains every time I drive my beloved Mustang." (NHTSA complaint 11716475, February 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Why is the check engine light on in my 2022 Ford Mustang?

4 of the 50 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Ford Mustang (8%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "Campaign 23E12 under hood liquid fuel jumper line. Gasoline smells inside vehicle and engine stalls to start after refueling. Check Engine light." (NHTSA complaint 11673870, July 2025). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Why does the backup camera not work on my 2022 Ford Mustang?

4 of the 50 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Ford Mustang (8%) describe the rearview or backup camera failing or showing a blank screen. A related recall exists: campaign 25V442000 (back over prevention: software). The fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. One owner wrote: "Backup camera not working screen says see dealer. We thought car was included in ford back over prevention recall 25v442000 ford recall 25s72. however we are being told no recall exists and have to pay to fix it ourselves." (NHTSA complaint 11719567, February 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Why does my 2022 Ford Mustang transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?

3 of the 50 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Ford Mustang (6%) describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. One owner wrote: "Powertrain - The transmission when coming to a stop lurches the vehicle forward. Along with the lurching forward when slowing down it makes a loud clunk noise and makes the car and my person move forward." (NHTSA complaint 11505763, February 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Check your own Mustang

Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved November 2, 2026. Model year 2022 only; combines NHTSA's entries for MUSTANG and MUSTANG GT 500. How these reports are made.

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