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Ford Mustang: safety ratings, MPG, and recalls

Year-by-year NHTSA safety ratings, EPA fuel economy, recall history, and complaint counts for the Ford Mustang.

77
CarCabin Score
Strong
40
Safety
/ 40
13
Fuel
/ 25
10
Rel.
/ 20
15
Rec.
/ 15
Year:202620252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Safety (overall)
NHTSA NCAP
Combined MPG
25
Regular Gasoline
Recalls (year)
0
0 across all years
Complaints (year)
52
500 across all years

Safety rating breakdown (2021)

NHTSA NCAP star ratings across categories.

Fuel economy by year

EPA city, highway, and combined MPG by model year.

Owner complaint summary (2021)

Top component categories

  • FUEL SYSTEM10
  • POWER TRAIN8
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
  • ENGINE5
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER4

Severe outcomes reported

  • Crash-involved complaints4
  • Fire-involved complaints0
  • Injuries reported2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Counts are consumer self-reports and may not be verified.

EPA fuel economy detail (2021)

City MPG
21
Highway MPG
32
Annual fuel cost
$2,400
CO2 (g/mi)
356

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FAQ

What is the CarCabin Score for the 2021 Ford Mustang?+
77 out of 100 for 2021. The score combines NHTSA safety stars (5), EPA combined MPG (25), recall count (0), and complaint count (52). See the methodology page for the formula.
How many recalls has the Ford Mustang had?+
Across all model years indexed (2015 onward), NHTSA shows 0 Ford Mustang recall campaigns. Severity is inferred from campaign text and shown on the recall timeline above.
Where can I verify recall status for my specific vehicle?+
Always verify recall status with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The CarCabin profile is a summary; only NHTSA can tell you whether a campaign applies to your specific vehicle and whether the remedy has been performed.

Sources. NHTSA NCAP (safety), NHTSA Recalls API, NHTSA Complaints API, EPA Fuel Economy dataset. CarCabin Score formula at /methodology.

Disclaimer. CarCabin is not a dealer, mechanic, or automotive advisor. Always verify recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN and have a qualified mechanic inspect any vehicle before purchase.