NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV Safety Ratings
The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV scores 95 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 12 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV enters the market with a NHTSA Safety Index of 95/100, securing an "Exceptional" rating. This score is reinforced by a perfect NHTSA crash-avoidance technology assessment and an absence of recalls on record. The federal data available indicates a robust safety profile for this model year.
The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV received a 5-out-of-5 overall NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 95/100, sourced from federal NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV ranks 15 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 95 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 8.6% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 12 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 15 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV?
The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV represents a one-point gain over the 2024 model, moving from a 94/100 to a 95/100 on the NHTSA Safety Index while remaining in the Exceptional band. That incremental improvement is anchored by a clean defect record score of 20/20, a direct result of zero recall campaigns filed for this model year. The crash-protection subscore of 65 out of 70 reflects the NHTSA five-star overall rating, with the 4-star frontal result the sole factor keeping that subscore from a ceiling figure. The avoidance-tech subscore is a perfect 10/10, supported by forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all listed as standard equipment. The 12 owner complaints on file are notable mainly for their concentration in the Electrical System and Service Brakes categories, but no complaint has been linked to a recall action for this year, and zero injuries or fatalities are alleged across all 12 reports. Taken together, the 2025 model year stands out from its predecessor primarily through that zero-recall record and the resulting full defect-record score, a distinction that did not exist for every prior Mach-E model year.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV achieved a 5 out of 5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Its side impact protection and rollover resistance both earned a perfect 5 stars. The vehicle demonstrated a low rollover risk of 9 percent and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic test. Frontal crash protection received a 4 out of 5 star rating, the only category not to reach the maximum score.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20342
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV have any recalls?
The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisories have been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check at NHTSA's recall database before purchase, since campaigns can be added after a vehicle enters the used market.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV?
NHTSA has logged 12 unverified owner complaints for this model year. The top alleged problem areas are the Electrical System with 6 reports and Service Brakes with 4 reports. These are unverified consumer allegations only and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA or Ford.
12 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV?
While the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV currently shows no recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, prospective buyers of this model year are advised to utilize the agency's free VIN lookup tool. Recalls can be issued at any point in a vehicle's lifespan, even after it enters the secondary market. Verifying that any future recall remedy work has been completed by a Ford dealership, at no cost to the owner, is a prudent safety measure.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2025 model year specifically, contributing to a perfect 20/20 defect-record subscore and a one-point Safety Index gain over the 2024 model.
- The frontal crash-test result of 4 out of 5 stars is the only rating below perfect in the NHTSA NCAP suite for this model year, while side and rollover each achieved 5 stars.
- All 12 owner complaints logged with NHTSA for this model year are unverified allegations, with Electrical System and Service Brakes the most frequently cited components, and zero alleged crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths across all reports.
- Forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control are all standard on this model year, earning a full 10/10 avoidance-tech subscore in the NHTSA Safety Index calculation.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV places
The 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV safety questions
Was the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 8.6%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 12 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Mustang Mach-E BEV years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20342), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ford Mustang Mach-E BEV 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 15 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.