2021 Ford Mustang Mach E recalls and problems

13 recalls and 351 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E.

13
recalls
351
owner complaints
15
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2021 Ford Mustang Mach E recalls

Power train: driveline, differential unit

NHTSA campaign 26V417000 · reported June 30, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 42,784 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
The risk
Differential pinion shaft fracture may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will repair or replace the rear differential assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in late December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S50.

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module

NHTSA campaign 25V513000 · reported August 8, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 8 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mach-E vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V777. An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may result in a loss of power brake assist, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and driver assistance features.
The risk
A loss of power brake assist can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, a disabled antilock brake system and/or stability control system can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the ABS calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S81.

Electrical system: body control module, software · Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch

NHTSA campaign 25V404000 · reported June 13, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 197,432 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. In the event of a low battery charge, the electronic door latches may remain locked once the driver or front passenger exits and shuts the door, possibly trapping someone who is unable to use the inside door release handles, such as a child in the back seat.
The risk
The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C (SOBDMC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to 2021-2025 Mustang Mach-E owners September 12, 2025. Additionally, Owner notification letters were mailed to 2024-2025 Mustang Mach-E owners July 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S65.

Back over prevention: software

NHTSA campaign 25V315000 · reported May 9, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 1,076,138 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
The risk
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery, management system/energy control module (bms/becm), software

NHTSA campaign 25V130000 · reported February 28, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 626 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-412. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
The risk
An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the on-board software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S14.

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module

NHTSA campaign 24V777000 · reported October 18, 2024 · Ford Motor Company · 50 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mach-E vehicles. An Over-The-Air (OTA) update to the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may result in a loss of power brake assist, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and driver assistance features.
The risk
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, a disabled antilock brake system and/or stability control system can result in a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the ABS calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S65.

Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery, management system/energy control module (bms/becm)

NHTSA campaign 23V687000 · reported October 13, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · 34,762 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with an extended range battery. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
The risk
An overheated high voltage battery contactor can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the high voltage battery junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S56. Vehicles included in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 22V-412 will need to have the new remedy completed.

Electrical system: propulsion system, traction battery, management system/energy control module (bms/becm), software

NHTSA campaign 22V412000 · reported June 10, 2022 · Ford Motor Company · 48,924 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
The risk
An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the on-board software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S41.

Power train: automatic transmission, control module, software · Vehicle speed control

NHTSA campaign 22V333000 · reported May 13, 2022 · Ford Motor Company · 464 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles equipped with all-wheel drive. The powertrain control module (PCM) functional safety software may fail to detect a software error, resulting in unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power.
The risk
Unintended acceleration, unintended deceleration, or a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
The PCM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S29.

Seat belts: rear/other, anchorage

NHTSA campaign 21V979000 · reported December 16, 2021 · Ford Motor Company · 2,622 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E and 2022 Maverick vehicles. The rear seat belt buckles may not be properly attached to the rear floor assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The risk
Improperly attached seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will repair the rear seat belt buckle attachments, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C36.

Visibility: windshield, critical fasteners · Visibility: windshield

NHTSA campaign 21V711000 · reported September 14, 2021 · Ford Motor Company · 17,692 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
The risk
A windshield that separates from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C22.

Visibility: fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly

NHTSA campaign 21V712000 · reported September 14, 2021 · Ford Motor Company · 13,544 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The vehicle's panoramic roof glass panel may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, which could allow it to detach.
The risk
A roof panel that separates from a vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will apply additional urethane adhesive, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S42.

Suspension: subframe/mounting bracket · Structure: frame and members

NHTSA campaign 21V140000 · reported March 5, 2021 · Ford Motor Company · 1,258 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front subframe bolts may not have been tightened properly during assembly, which could result in loose bolts.
The risk
Loose subframe bolts may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front subframe bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S09.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 11, 2026 · 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…

Oct 3, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported

I was involved in a car accident on the … 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…

Oct 2, 2026 · 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…

Oct 2, 2026 · 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.

Sep 28, 2026 · Power train

While accelerating on a highway on-ramp, the vehicle displayed Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power, a High-Voltage Battery Warning. Power was reduced while merging into traffic. The same warnings appeared at about 90,000 miles and cleared on their own. This is a Standard Range RWD Mach-E, which was excluded from the…

Mustang Mach E model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2021 13351151
2022 9139130
2023 6128101
2024 54830

Across all years, the 2021 Mustang Mach E has the most complaints (351). All Ford Mustang Mach E years →

Questions

Does the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 13 recalls for the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E, the most recent reported on June 30, 2026 (Power train: driveline, differential unit). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E?
Owners have filed 351 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (155 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (106).
How many 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E complaints mention a crash or fire?
15 of 351 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 9 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 11, 2026.