2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Problems, Recalls & Reliability
210 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E, alongside 5 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 36/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Electrical leads the reports.
Below average
Where 2023 sits among all Mustang Mach-E years
What owners report
“It’s already happened twice where the dash/odometer screen is off and cannot see the speed or anything displayed”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Mustang Mach-E
“Upon hitting moderate bumps the Front Camera faults causing the collision Assist to malfunction suddenly turning off any other driving assists , even if already active such as Cruise Control, lane keeping and departure. There are many examples of the same issues happening on dedicated forums to the…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Mustang Mach-E
“There are multiple exposed screws facing inwards in the rear wheel wells pointing towards the tires. I reported the issue to the dealer and they inspected other similar cars on the lot and found they all have the same issue. The screws are about an inch long each”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Mustang Mach-E
“Parking brake fault service required, release parking brake messages when brake is not engaged.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Mustang Mach-E
Recalls (5)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear side quarter window glass trim may be improperly secured, which can allow it to detach.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the quarter window glass assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 10, 2026.…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The rear differential pinion shaft may fracture.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Maverick, Ford Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 6, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS
On April 25, 2024, NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE24012) to assess BlueCruise, a partial driving automation system available on certain vehicles manufactured by Ford Motor Company (Ford). NHTSA opened the investigation after the agency received…
Technical service bulletins
179 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and driver assistance — are on file for the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2023 Mustang Mach-E TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E reliable?
The 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E drew 210 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 36/100, scored against the model's worst year (2021).
What are the most common 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E problems?
The top reported problems for the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E are electrical (50 complaints), driver assistance (35), and other (26).
Does the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E have recalls?
5 recall campaigns apply to the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.