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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2020 Ford Mustang Gt350r

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
113Complaints
1Investigations
ABOUT THE FORD MUSTANG GT350R

The Ford Mustang GT350R is a track-focused, high-performance coupe built for driving enthusiasts who want a road-legal car that genuinely belongs on a circuit. Sitting at the top of the Shelby Mustang hierarchy for its era, it pairs an iconic American muscle pedigree with serious aerodynamic and chassis upgrades. MotorCaliber covers the 2019 and 2020 model years, examining how this focused performance machine holds up under safety scrutiny.

VERDICT

The 2020 Ford Mustang Gt350r earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Its 5-star rollover rating stands out for families and child-seat buyers. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • families prioritizing rollover safety
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Mustang GT350R as one of the most capable and rewarding American performance cars of its generation, praising its high-revving engine character, track-tuned chassis, and aggressive aerodynamics. Most acknowledge it demands an experienced driver to fully exploit, and some note its firm ride makes it a demanding daily companion outside of performance settings.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 9.3%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14884

Index breakdown

Crash protection70/70
Avoidance tech2/10
Defect record14/20
Forward collision warning: NoLane departure warning: NoStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Ford Mustang Gt350r at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

113 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

13reported crash
4reported fire
8reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 23Power Train 22Engine 22Unknown Or Other 22Service Brakes 18Back Over Prevention 12

Other Mustang Gt350r years

Rivals in Coupe (2020)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 14884), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Ford Mustang Gt350r 2020. Class rank 2 of 9 in Coupe 2020. Methodology · Disclosure