2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach E Electrical Management System Software Recall (25V130)
Ford Motor Company · 626 vehicles · Reported February 28, 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling 626 2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach E vehicles. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat. An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V130 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V130000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 25S14 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 28, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach E |
| Units affected | 626 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Traction Battery > Management System / Energy Control Module (Bms / Becm) > Software |
| Safety risk | An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach E in recall 25V130?
The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-412. The high voltage battery main contactors may overheat.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Mustang Mach E with recall 25V130?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An overheated high voltage battery contactor may cause the vehicle to lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Mustang Mach E shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the software, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V130?
Recall 25V130 covers 626 vehicles: 2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach E.
NHTSA lists 626 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Ford | Mustang Mach E |
What is the fix for the Mustang Mach E electrical management system software recall?
Yes. Dealers will update the on-board software, free of charge.
Dealers will update the on-board software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S14.
When was recall 25V130 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V130 to NHTSA on February 28, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 11, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2025 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V130000. |
| April 11, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 19 months ago. If your Mustang Mach E was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Mustang Mach E is part of recall 25V130?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V130 is open on your Mustang Mach E, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V130000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Mustang Mach E owners do about recall 25V130?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V130000 applies to your Mustang Mach E.
- Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the software happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Mustang Mach E owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 485 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 221 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 25V130 was reported on February 28, 2025, owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 8 of them (16%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after February 28, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 485 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 221 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E: 347 complaints in total, 147 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E: 138 complaints in total, 74 about the ev and hybrid battery
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
I was driving my car like normal when a handful of warning signs popped up on the front screen and the brakes went out. I could only stop by pushing on the pedal with all my force, and it eventually slowed the car to a stop, but took an incredibly long distance to do so.
2022 Ford Mustang Mach E owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11661751, filed May 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V404000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
2022 Ford Mustang Mach E owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11667739, filed June 18, 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The contact stated that the rear driver's side door and passenger's side doors failed to open intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated.
2022 Ford Mustang Mach E owner, PA, NHTSA complaint 11670444, filed July 1, 2025
Can recall 25V130 make my Mustang Mach E a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 25V130000 does not automatically make your Mustang Mach E a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach E waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same software again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach E has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 22V412000.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Mustang Mach E went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V130
Did the recall 25V130 fix work?
Since recall 25V130 was reported on February 28, 2025, owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 8 of them (16%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed April 11, 2025.
Is the 25V130000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Mustang Mach E is part of recall 25V130000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V130000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 7, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq., Founder and Managing Attorney of America’s Lemon Lawyer (Wynn Law Group, APC). Licensed by the State Bar of California, No. 362320. His practice focuses on California lemon law under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
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