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NHTSA crash test of the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Bev

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Bev

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

0Recalls
42Complaints
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 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Bev earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 94 out of 100, an exceptional 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
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • 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.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 8.6%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19152

Index breakdown

Crash protection65/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record18.5/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

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

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 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

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

3reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 27Unknown Or Other 12Power Train 8Service Brakes 7Fuel/Propulsion System 6Vehicle Speed Control 6

Other Mustang Mach-E Bev years

Rivals in SUV (2024)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19152), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Ford Mustang Mach-E Bev 2024. Class rank 10 of 144 in SUV 2024. Methodology · Disclosure