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Model Year Problem Record

Ford Mustang 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Ford Mustang: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

122Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
36Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System26 complaints

26 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V263000, 23V727000.

Power Train26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V382000.

Unknown Or Other22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes20 complaints

20 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V573000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems19 complaints

19 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V306000, 20V575000, 25V442000, 25V695000.

Air Bags8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

20V263000Reported May 8, 2020 - 10,460 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 10,460 vehicles across all affected models.

20V306000Reported May 27, 2020 - 24 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 24 vehicles across all affected models.

20V573000Reported September 23, 2020 - 38,005 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 38,005 vehicles across all affected models.

20V575000Reported September 23, 2020 - 620,246 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 620,246 vehicles across all affected models.

22V382000Reported May 27, 2022 - 25,032 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 25,032 vehicles across all affected models.

23V727000Reported October 27, 2023 - 187,922 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 27, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 187,922 vehicles across all affected models.

25V442000Reported June 27, 2025 - 200,237 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 200,237 vehicles across all affected models.

25V695000Reported October 13, 2025 - 1,448,655 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,448,655 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

RQ21002Opened August 3, 2021 - Open

Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance. Resulted in recall campaign 26V104.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202011
202110
20228
202317
202420
202533
202623
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.