Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Back Over Prevention (17.6% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Back Over Prevention complaints here are 5.1× the median for that category across the 60 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 46 · 17.6% | Recalled | Recall 22V082000 · Recall 25V572000 |
| Structure:body | 37 · 14.2% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 31 · 11.9% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 26 · 10% | Recalled | Recall 16V779000 |
| Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 22 · 8.4% | Recalled | Recall 17V168000 |
| Power Train | 21 · 8% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 261 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 16V779000 · 2016 · reported 10/26/2016
A sudden loss of engine oil may cause engine failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V529000 · 2017 · reported 08/28/2017
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V168000 · 2017 · reported 03/13/2017
If the door unlatches in a crash it can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V082000 · 2022 · reported 02/16/2022
A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · 2025 · reported 09/04/2025
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 25V614000 · 2025 · reported 09/12/2025
A corroded cable can break, preventing the seat belt from properly restraining an occupant, and increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the trunk latch would not open and the backup camera was inoperable. The vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11456791 — filed 03/15/2022 · BACK OVER PREVENTION
“REAR CAMERA IS NOT WORKING. I KEEP GETTING A BLUE SCREEN AND THEN A MESSAGE SAYING CAMERA CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE.”NHTSA complaint 11441942 — filed 11/29/2021 · BACK OVER PREVENTION
“Rear view camera intermittently displays blank or distorted image.”NHTSA complaint 11428144 — filed 08/07/2021 · BACK OVER PREVENTION
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Back over prevention issues are the most-reported category, cited in 46 of 261 NHTSA complaints (17.6%), followed by structure:body (37), unspecified/other issues (36), electrical system (31). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
261 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 14 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V779000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
