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NHTSA crash test of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E

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

0Recalls
334Complaints
4Investigations
ABOUT THE FORD MUSTANG MACH-E

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is a fully electric midsize SUV that borrows one of Detroit's most storied nameplates and plants it squarely in the rapidly growing EV crossover segment. Aimed at tech-forward families and performance-curious drivers who want zero-emission practicality without sacrificing style, the Mach-E competes against rivals like the Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.4 in a segment where safety credentials matter as much as range.

VERDICT

The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E 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 regard the Mustang Mach-E as a well-rounded electric SUV that successfully blends everyday practicality with an engaging driving character. Most praise its cabin technology, available performance variants, and polished road manners, while noting that the Mustang name sets expectations the Mach-E largely meets on its own terms as a family-oriented EV crossover.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

OverallNot rated
FrontalNot rated
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 8.6%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 15438

Index breakdown

Crash protection70/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record14/20
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 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

13reported crash
1reported fire
9reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 147Forward Collision Avoidance 104Unknown Or Other 49Power Train 47Fuel/Propulsion System 46Vehicle Speed Control 36

Other Mustang Mach-E years

Rivals in SUV (2021)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 15438), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Ford Mustang Mach-E 2021. Class rank 10 of 118 in SUV 2021. Methodology · Disclosure