2022 Ford Mustang problems: what to check before you buy
The 2022 Ford Mustang has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns to check, the newest filed in 2025, plus 49 owner complaints, the fewest of the eight Mustang model years in our 2015–2022 collection, with the fuel system (8) named most often. Before you buy one, run its VIN through NHTSA's free recall lookup; the $14.99 original ClearVIN PDF shows title brands, odometer readings, accident and auction records on file.
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See what the paid report includes →NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2022 Ford Mustang, alongside 49 owner complaints filed with the agency, most often about the fuel system. Eligible recall remedies are generally free through the manufacturer's approved repair process, even after the warranty ends; some software remedies are delivered remotely. Federal no-charge coverage has an age limit for vehicles first sold more than 15 years before the recall notice; manufacturers may cover older vehicles voluntarily. Check the specific VIN — a previous owner may already have had the work done.
Half of the 13 NHTSA owner complaints on the 2022 Ford Mustang that list mileage came after 10,000 miles (NHTSA complaints file of November 11, 2026). How many miles will a Ford Mustang last? →
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What to check before buying a used 2022 Mustang
Model-year data describes the production run, not the car in front of you: two cars of this model year can differ entirely, one with every recall repaired and the other with none. The counts below are from NHTSA data collected on 2026-09-15.
- Verify the 9 recall campaigns by VINCopy the 17-character VIN from the windshield or driver-door label, not from the listing, and run it through NHTSA's free recall lookup. It shows unrepaired recalls within its coverage and does not show completed repairs, so ask the seller for dated repair paperwork. The 8 campaigns listed below cover the electrical system, the fuel system, the rear-view camera, steering and more. 4 of the 9 were filed in 2025 or 2026 and have had the least time to be repaired.
- Test-drive for what Mustang owners report most8 of the 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system: on the drive, watch for hesitation, stalling or a fuel smell, and look under the car for leaks. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not proven defects, but they show where to look.
- Check the title and odometer in the history reportRecall and complaint data describe the 2022 production run, not this car's past. The VIN decode here is free; the $14.99 original ClearVIN PDF lists title brands, odometer readings, accident and auction records on file for that VIN. Records vary by vehicle, and a missing record does not prove nothing happened.
- Book an independent pre-purchase inspectionHave a mechanic you choose inspect this Mustang before you buy, and ask them to look hardest at the fuel system, the electrical system and steering.
Is the 2022 Mustang a good car to buy used?
NHTSA's records cannot rate one used 2022 Ford Mustang; they can show how this model year compares with the other Mustang years in this site's 2015–2022 NHTSA collection. The 2022 has 49 owner complaints on file; of the eight Mustang model years in this site's 2015–2022 NHTSA collection (2015–2022), seven drew more. The median of the Mustang years with enough complaints to compare is 167.5. The 2015 stands out instead, at 436. Its 9 recall campaigns compare with 4 to 11 across the Mustang years in the 2015–2022 collection; the 2015 has the most. These counts track how many were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they rank years within the Mustang, not build quality; whether one 2022 Mustang is a good buy depends on its own history and condition.
Which 2015–2022 Mustang years have the most complaints?
Among the eight Mustang model years in this site's 2015–2022 NHTSA collection, the 2015 has the most owner complaints, 436. The 2022 has 49. Older and better-selling years have had more time and more owners to file reports.
2022 Ford Mustang recalls and reported problems at a glance
What owners report most
These are the vehicle systems named most often in complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Mustang. A complaint is an unverified owner report: it does not establish a defect, and a high count can simply reflect a popular model. Use it to decide where an inspection should look hardest.
| Vehicle system | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
Recall campaigns for the 2022 Ford Mustang
Each campaign below is an official NHTSA record. An eligible remedy is generally free through the manufacturer’s approved process, which may be an authorized service visit or remote software update. Federal no-charge coverage has a 15-year first-sale limit measured at the recall notice; manufacturers may cover older vehicles voluntarily. A campaign covers a production range. Check the VIN for open recalls within NHTSA’s coverage; confirm applicability and completed repairs with the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
| Campaign | Component | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 25V689000 | 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… |
| 25V455000 | 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. |
| 25V442000 | 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-… |
| 25V096000 | 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. |
| 24V493000 | 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. |
| 23V727000 | 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, "Lig… |
| 23V070000 | 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 … |
| 22V334000 | 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 records 9 campaigns in total for this model year; the 8 most recent are listed above. Run the VIN through NHTSA’s free lookup for open recalls within its coverage, not a complete recall history.
What this data cannot tell you
- A complete recall or repair history for one vehicle. NHTSA’s VIN lookup covers unrepaired recalls within its scope; confirm missing campaigns and completed work with the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
- Whether a complaint is accurate. NHTSA publishes owner reports without verifying them.
- How reliable the model is overall: complaint volume tracks how many vehicles were sold as much as how they hold up.
- Anything about title brands, accident history, odometer records, or liens on an individual vehicle.
Primary sources behind this page
Open the underlying public source and verify that its scope matches the question you are asking.
- Recalls Lookup by VINNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Vehicle recall remedy age limitNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall and complaint datasets: scope and API documentationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Vehicle Product Information Catalog (vPIC)National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V689000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V455000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V442000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V096000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 24V493000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 23V727000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 23V070000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 22V334000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 22V083000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Approved NMVTIS Data Providers — checked October 26, 2026U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
The 2026-09-15 data collection queried these NHTSA model names for 2022 Ford: MUSTANG. Records appearing under more than one name are counted once. The documentation explains the collection endpoints; a campaign link opens its official record across all affected vehicles, not the recall status of a specific VIN.
2022 Ford Mustang questions
What should I check before buying a used 2022 Ford Mustang?
Check the 9 NHTSA recall campaigns against the car's VIN with NHTSA's free lookup and ask for dated repair paperwork. Owners name the fuel system most often in 49 complaints; those are unverified reports, not proven defects, but they show what to test on the drive. Recall data says nothing about this car's past: the $14.99 original ClearVIN PDF lists title brands, odometer readings, accident and auction records on file for the VIN. Finish with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Mustang have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering the 2022 Ford Mustang as of 2026-09-15. Whether a specific vehicle is affected — and whether the repair was already done — depends on its VIN.
What are the most common 2022 Ford Mustang problems?
Owners most often report problems with the fuel system, the electrical system and steering to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports and do not establish a defect, but they show where to focus an inspection.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Generally, yes for eligible vehicles, even after the warranty ends. Federal law limits the required no-charge remedy when a vehicle was first sold more than 15 years before the recall notice; a manufacturer may still cover an older vehicle voluntarily. Check the VIN with the manufacturer for the approved remedy, which may be a dealer visit or a remote software update.
Can I check recalls on a specific 2022 Ford Mustang VIN?
Yes. NHTSA's free VIN lookup reports unrepaired recalls within its coverage. It excludes completed repairs and can omit some recent recalls, older campaigns and vehicles outside its coverage. A zero result is not a complete recall or repair history. Ask the seller or manufacturer for dated repair documentation.