MODEL
Ford Mustang Mach-E Bev
NHTSA safety across every Ford Mustang Mach-E Bev model year we cover.
Across the 3 model years of the Ford Mustang Mach-E Bev we cover (2023 to 2025), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2025 at 95 on the NHTSA Safety Index, and the lowest is the 2023 at 89. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is a fully electric mid-size SUV that borrows the Mustang name to signal performance intent while targeting tech-forward buyers who want a practical, family-friendly crossover. Offered across multiple trim levels with rear- or all-wheel drive, it competes directly with the Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.4 in the fast-growing battery-electric SUV segment.
The Mustang Mach-E builds a genuinely strong safety case across the 2023 through 2025 model years covered here. The headline number is a 95 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index for the 2025 model, placing it in the Exceptional band, the top tier in our rating system. Side and rollover protection are both five stars, and frontal crash performance comes in at four stars, a result that is solid but worth noting for shoppers who prioritize head-on collision outcomes. The recall picture is as clean as it gets: zero recalls across all three covered model years. That is a meaningful data point, especially for an EV with a relatively short production history where early-generation software and battery systems can generate corrective action. Owner complaints total 167 across the covered window, with 11 reported crashes, 1 fire allegation, and 3 injury claims among them. All complaints are unverified allegations, and the figures are not unusually elevated for a vehicle with this sales volume, but the single fire report deserves acknowledgment given ongoing consumer attention to EV battery incidents. On balance, the Mach-E's safety record is one of its stronger selling points. The near-perfect rollover and side scores reflect a low center of gravity and well-engineered structure, and the clean recall slate suggests Ford has managed early production quality carefully. Shoppers should feel confident here.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the Mustang Mach-E for its engaging driving character, user-friendly technology, and well-rounded everyday usability within the electric SUV class. Most consider it a credible alternative to segment leaders, with positive notes on interior refinement and driving dynamics, though some point to range and charging infrastructure as factors worth evaluating before purchase.
- The 2025 Mustang Mach-E earned a 95 out of 100 NHTSA Safety Index, landing in the Exceptional band, the highest tier in our scoring system, making it one of the better-performing electric SUVs in federal safety evaluations.
- Frontal crash protection is rated four out of five stars, one step below the perfect scores recorded in side and rollover testing. Buyers who prioritize head-on crash protection should factor this into comparisons with competitors that achieve five-star frontal ratings.
- Zero recalls have been issued across the 2023, 2024, and 2025 model years, a notably clean record for a battery-electric vehicle still in a relatively early production phase and a sign that Ford has not needed to issue widespread corrective actions for safety-related defects.
- Owner complaints include one unverified fire allegation across all covered model years. While a single report does not indicate a systemic issue, EV shoppers attentive to battery safety should monitor NHTSA's complaint database for any updates as the fleet ages.