Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Ford Mustang has 5 recalls, 363 complaints.
5
Recalls
363
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
15V707000
SEAT BELTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Mustang vehicles manufactured September 26, 2015, to October 1, 2015. The front a...
16V779000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles manufactured February 24, 2015, to August 30, 2016. A hose may s...
22V082000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera wiring may be loose or damaged, which can result in a ...
25V572000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, ...
25V614000
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mustang vehicles. Water and road salt may corrode the front seat belt anchor pretensioner cab...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Ford Mustang C RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | Manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle IN A TIMELY MANNE... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | They have a recall for the seatbelt so I got my car inspected and tested and my seatbelts are fine. ... |
| Jan 31, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There have been 3 instances within the last year and a half where the rear window of my vehicle (For... |
| Jan 15, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The driver And passengers door opens while driving |
| Jan 2, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 2... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | ENGINE | My cars head gasket blew at only 45,000 miles. Replaced my a local well known mechanic for around $3... |
| Dec 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The head gasket in my 2016 mustang eco boost failed. I have 126k miles and coolant is leaking into c... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | STEERING | The steering wheel over time is very loose and in my case i need to be very careful with it because ... |
| Dec 6, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On 12/06/2025 I filled the vehicle with gasoline. As I was driving home I noticd a strong odor of g... |
| Nov 29, 2025 | ENGINE | 2016 Ford Mustang 2.3L Ecoboost Engine. Coolant intrusion into the cylinder. It's a known issue, an ... |
| Nov 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | At about 75k miles my mustang started misfiring at about 2,500 rpm’s and higher. Turns out it was a ... |
| Aug 28, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact's daughter owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the rearview camera was ino... |
| Aug 11, 2025 | TIRES | My tire is a 255 / 40 ZR 19 model, speed rated 100W. While rotating my tires I noticed catastrophic ... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | • What failed & is it available for inspection? Air-conditioning system failure. Loss of cabin cooli... |
| Jul 20, 2025 | STEERING | The steering wheel has a very distinct wobble. It moves in every direction as if the locking bolt is... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | ENGINE | Coolant intrusion into the cylinder head. This caused a sudden halt of he vehicle which could have c... |
| Jul 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The coolant over temperature warning light of my 2016 ford mustang ecoboost came on and the engine i... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake sensor position pad sensor deteriorated. Causing the system to read that the brakes were b... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that upon shifting the vehicle into reverse... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2016 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear... |