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NHTSA crash test of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Bev

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Bev

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

0Recalls
113Complaints
2Investigations
ABOUT THE FORD MUSTANG MACH-E BEV

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.

VERDICT

The 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Bev earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 89 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 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.

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NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
FrontalNot rated
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 8.6%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 17331

Index breakdown

Crash protection70/70
Avoidance tech5/10
Defect record14.25/20
Forward collision warning: Standard & OptionalLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Frontal impact // NCAP // NHTSA
Side impact // NCAP // NHTSA

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Bev at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. 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.

8reported crash
1reported fire
3reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 48Unknown Or Other 23Service Brakes 22Forward Collision Avoidance 21Power Train 21Fuel/Propulsion System 12

Other Mustang Mach-E Bev years

Rivals in SUV (2023)

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Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 17331), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Ford Mustang Mach-E Bev 2023. Class rank 42 of 139 in SUV 2023. Methodology · Disclosure