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2012 Ford Mustang: recalls and problems

7 recalls and 469 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

7recalls
469complaints
20crashes reported
2fires reported
9injuries reported
3 recalls with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train172 · 37%
  • Air Bags152 · 32%
  • Vehicle Speed Control35 · 7%
  • Engine30 · 6%
  • Structure23 · 5%
  • Electrical System21 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System18 · 4%
  • Suspension16 · 3%
  • Steering16 · 3%
  • Unknown Or Other15 · 3%

What owners report

Air Bags

I am the owner of a 2012 ford mustang gt currently located in kuwait. my vehicle has an open takata airbag safety recall, which is a life-threatening defect. i contacted the authorized ford dealer in kuwait and ford middle east, but both refused to perform the recall repair, stating that the vehicle is a “gray market import” and not eligible. they also attempted to condition the repair on paid service, which is un

Visibility

The contact owns a 2012 ford mustang. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the front windshield wipers independently activated. there were no warning lights illuminated. additionally, the contact stated that the front windshield wiper fluid reservoir failed to drain the excess water as intended. the local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. the vehi

Unknown Or Other

Down shifting in to first and reverse problems nothing wrong with transmission

Air Bags

I bought the car on dec 20th 2024. the dealership informed me of the recall and turned off the passenger side airbag. i returned to the dealership as scheduled about 2 weeks later. when i went to pick up my car after work the service center said they couldn't fix the problem because the airbag didn't exist and sent me on my way. i tried calling the sales person but had to leave a message. there has been no other comm

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2012 Ford Mustang C RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★
2012 Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Mustang. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.