2021 Ford Mustang safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
4
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 2 report injuries (2 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Ford Mustang vehicles were involved in 28 fatal crashes with 17 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskBrake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the… · Oct 10, 2025
- Crash riskLow-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while… · Jul 7, 2025
- Crash riskA software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the… · Jun 27, 2025
- Crash riskBrake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the… · Oct 27, 2023
- Crash riskAn insufficient weld on the front passenger knee air bag may result in an… · Feb 16, 2022
- Crash riskSide curtain air bag inflators may have been manufactured with the incorrect… · Dec 16, 2021