NHTSA has 438 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Ford Mustang[1]. The same model year also has 11 recalls on record[2].
Most reported problems
Owners filed complaints under many parts of the car, and these groups come up most.
- Unknown or other. 75 complaints name this group[5]. These reports do not fit a clear component, so there is little to retell here.
- Electrical system. 67 complaints name this group[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe warning messages on the dash, the car shutting off unexpectedly, and a door that came unlocked on its own. Some also mention comfort features that stopped working properly.
- Brakes. 51 complaints name this group[7]. Owners describe a pedal that felt soft or pulsed under their foot, a loud noise near the front wheels, and a parked car that rolled after the parking brake let go. Some say the dealer could not find the cause.
- Engine. 51 complaints name this group[8]. In the stories we read, owners describe the engine cutting out as they slowed down for a stop. One person also noticed a burnt oil smell inside the cabin.
- Structure. 45 complaints name this group[9]. Owners describe a hood that shook at highway speed, a loose piece under the car, and open gaps on a convertible when the top was down.
- Power train. 42 complaints name this group[10].
- Exterior lighting. 42 complaints name this group[11].
- Back over prevention. 41 complaints name this group[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2015 Mustang is necessarily included.
- Seat Belts › Pretensioner (25V614), September 2025. About 332,778 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (25V572), September 2025. About 1,456,417 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera (22V082), February 2022. About 330,784 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages (22V011), January 2022. About 199,085 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, reduced braking, the car rolling away. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch (20V331), June 2020. About 2,147,323 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[17]
- Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings (16V779), October 2016. About 6,582 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[18]
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch (16V643), September 2016. About 2,046,297 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[19]
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper (15V832), December 2015. About 461 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[20]
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly (15V339), June 2015. About 19,095 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, injury, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[21]
- Fuel System, Gasoline (14V774), December 2014. About 712 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[22]
- Seat Belts (14V649), October 2014. About 55 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[23]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Mustang, 3.7L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[24] | 17 / 28 / 21 | $3,200 |
| Mustang, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[25] | 19 / 27 / 22 | $3,050 |
| Mustang, 5.0L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[26] | 15 / 25 / 19 | $3,550 |
| Mustang, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[3] | 22 / 31 / 25 | $2,700 |
| Mustang, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[27] | 21 / 31 / 25 | $2,700 |
| Mustang, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[28] | 16 / 25 / 19 | $3,550 |
| Mustang Convertible, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[29] | 15 / 23 / 18 | $3,700 |
| Mustang Convertible, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[30] | 20 / 29 / 24 | $2,800 |
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
How 2015 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 616 | 5 |
| 1996 | 286 | 3 |
| 1997 | 214 | 2 |
| 1998 | 305 | 4 |
| 1999 | 272 | 4 |
| 2000 | 395 | 4 |
| 2001 | 249 | 1 |
| 2002 | 166 | 0 |
| 2003 | 231 | 1 |
| 2004 | 130 | 1 |
| 2005 | 868 | 5 |
| 2006 | 575 | 5 |
| 2007 | 615 | 5 |
| 2008 | 347 | 5 |
| 2009 | 181 | 5 |
| 2010 | 261 | 5 |
| 2011 | 466 | 4 |
| 2012 | 469 | 6 |
| 2013 | 271 | 5 |
| 2014 | 359 | 3 |
| 2015 | 438 | 11 |
| 2016 | 379 | 5 |
| 2017 | 268 | 6 |
| 2018 | 196 | 3 |
| 2019 | 150 | 6 |
| 2020 | 120 | 8 |
| 2021 | 55 | 6 |
| 2022 | 50 | 9 |
| 2023 | 15 | 6 |
| 2024 | 84 | 12 |
| 2025 | 19 | 6 |
| 2026 | 8 | 5 |
NHTSA's counts for the Mustang show 438 complaints and 11 recalls for 2015[2]. Among the 32 model years listed, 25 have fewer complaints than 2015 and 6 have more[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2026 (8) and the most are for 2005 (868)[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2015 Mustang?
These are reports sent to NHTSA by owners, and they are not checked or confirmed[1]. The counts are also not adjusted for how many cars were sold. The biggest named groups are the electrical system, the brakes and the engine[6][7][8]. If you are shopping for one, ask for service records on those areas and check the open recalls before you buy[2].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Ford Mustang?
- Among the named groups, the electrical system leads with 67 complaints[6]. Brakes and engine follow with 51 complaints each[7][8]. A larger set of reports sits in the unknown or other group[5].
- Does the 2015 Ford Mustang have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year fact lists 11 recalls for this model year[2]. The full list is in the Recalls section of this page.
- Are there brake complaints for the 2015 Ford Mustang?
- Yes, 51 complaints name the brakes[7]. Owners describe pedal feel and noise concerns in the stories we read.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Ford Mustang?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2015 Ford Mustang reliable?
- NHTSA has 438 owner complaints for this model year[1]. See the by-year section on this page to compare it with other years of the same model.
Keep exploring
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 438 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Ford Mustang (26 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 19 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Mustang model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Mustang, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 31 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 2 DR RWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 8.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 75 complaints name the unknown or other component group (5 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 36,915). NHTSA vehicle records
- 67 complaints name the electrical system component group (3 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 30,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 51 complaints name the brakes component group (6 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 22,943). NHTSA vehicle records
- 51 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 23,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 45 complaints name the structure component group (4 crashes, 1 fires, 5 injuries, median mileage at failure 32,770). NHTSA vehicle records
- 42 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 12,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 42 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 37,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 41 complaints name the back over prevention component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 40,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 25V614, filed September 12, 2025: Seat Belts › Pretensioner. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 25V572, filed September 3, 2025: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 22V082, filed February 16, 2022: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 22V011, filed January 13, 2022: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 20V331, filed June 8, 2020: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V779, filed October 26, 2016: Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses / Lines / Piping / Fittings. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V643, filed September 6, 2016: Latches / Locks / Linkages › Doors › Latch. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V832, filed December 10, 2015: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V339, filed June 2, 2015: Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V774, filed December 5, 2014: Fuel System, Gasoline. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V649, filed October 17, 2014: Seat Belts. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Mustang, 3.7L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 28 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Mustang, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 27 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Mustang, 5.0L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 25 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Mustang, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 31 highway / 25 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Mustang, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Mustang Convertible, 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 23 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Mustang Convertible, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S6), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 29 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, C RWD: rollover 5 stars; rollover risk 8.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2015 Ford Mustang with 2.3L 4-cylinder: rated 310 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2015 Ford Mustang with 3.7L 6-cylinder: rated 300 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2015 Ford Mustang with 5.0L 8-cylinder: rated 420 hp. www.epa.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2015 Ford Mustang with 5.2L 8-cylinder: rated 526 hp. www.epa.gov