2015 Ford Mustang driver assistance & safety tech problems
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
44 owners have reported driver assistance & safety tech problems with the 2015 Ford Mustang, 17% of all complaints about this model year. The typical problem appeared around 41,000 mi.
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech complaints
- 44
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Related recalls
- 2
- Median mileage
- 41,000 mi
Specific components reported
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech covers: Automatic emergency braking, lane keeping, backup camera, stability and traction control.
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Back over prevention | 31 |
| Back over prevention: sensing system: camera | 8 |
| Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control | 3 |
| Back over prevention: camera system | 1 |
| Back over prevention: rearview system braking | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 |
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech complaints across Ford Mustang years
Mileage when the problem appeared
Related recalls
- 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, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
- 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 blank or distorted image.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the decklid wiring harness and/or replace the rearview camera, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2022 and June 26, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the 4th Quarter of 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S06.
What owners say
- Filed Jun 4, 202637,000 miNYDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a black screen. The dealer was made aware of the failure, and the contact was informed that parts needed to be ordered to repair the vehicle. The contact stated the dealer had been contacted several times, and the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact later…
NHTSA complaint #11742144 · source - Filed Feb 5, 2026CADriver Assistance & Safety TechSeats & Seat Belts
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) and 25V614000 (SEAT BELTS). The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R), and occasionally a blank screen was displayed. The message "Rear-view Camera Unavailable - Contact Dealer" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had obstructed the driver's visibility, which…
NHTSA complaint #11715911 · source - Filed Oct 23, 2025SCDriver Assistance & Safety TechSeats & Seat Belts
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V614000 (Seat Belts) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not…
NHTSA complaint #11695276 · source - Filed Oct 8, 202530,000 miCADriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, preventing the safe operation of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rearview camera had not…
NHTSA complaint #11692140 · source - Filed Oct 7, 2025WICrashDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera intermittently failed to operate as needed while the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R). The contact stated that the camera image either displayed a blank image or the camera displayed an inaccurate distance between objects. As a result, the contact stated that while reversing into the driveway at approximately 5 MPH, the rearview camera displayed an inaccurate image and the…
NHTSA complaint #11691846 · source - Filed Oct 6, 202527,000 miNJDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention camera screen independently turned off and on. In addition, the error message indicated to contact the dealer for assistance. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts for…
NHTSA complaint #11691706 · source - Filed Oct 3, 202522,000 miNYDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera failed to display an image of the rear of the vehicle, compromising the back over prevention system. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rearview camera. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention);…
NHTSA complaint #11691219 · source - Filed Sep 24, 202575,000 miTXDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact received the recall letter related to NHTSA Campaign Number: XXX (Back Over Prevention). While reversing, the camera was flickering. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the dealer informed the contact that the camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera was flickering and became inoperable. The key…
NHTSA complaint #11689333 · source - Filed Aug 13, 2025118,000 miORDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was dropped off at the dealer for service and remained at the dealer for two days. The contact was then informed that the mechanic in charge of servicing the recall was out sick; the dealer was uncertain if the recall repair had been serviced prior to the mechanic's absence. The contact chose to take possession of the vehicle, and…
NHTSA complaint #11680324 · source - Filed Jul 11, 2025AZDriver Assistance & Safety TechVisibility & Wipers
My vehicle had a recall: Ford recall 22S06 involves 2015-2017 Ford Mustangs due to a potential issue with the rearview camera. The wiring for the rearview camera may be loose or damaged, causing the camera to display a blank or distorted image. This can reduce the driver's visibility behind the vehicle, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. The dealership at Ford Chapman Automobile claims the issue is fixed but they never fixed anything on my backup camera. It was…
NHTSA complaint #11672774 · source - Filed Nov 7, 202451,000 miMIDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera had failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that since the vehicle had not experienced the failure at the time the VIN was attached to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V082000 (Back Over Prevention), the recall was considered closed, and the vehicle could no longer be repaired under the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made…
NHTSA complaint #11623933 · source - Filed Aug 27, 202488,000 miCADriver Assistance & Safety Tech
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an unidentified NHTSA Campaign Number; however, two days after the recall remedy was completed, the digital screen failed to display the rearview image as intended but instead displayed a connection error message. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the costs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
NHTSA complaint #11611159 · source
Other 2015 Ford Mustang problem areas
- Electrical System (43)
- Other / Unknown (41)
- Body & Structure (33)
- Lighting (33)
- Brakes (28)
- Engine (25)
- Transmission & Drivetrain (21)
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion (15)
- Visibility & Wipers (14)
- Seats & Seat Belts (13)
- Acceleration & Cruise Control (10)
- Wheels & Tires (7)
- Steering (7)
- Airbags (7)
- Suspension (4)
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology