2024-2025 Ford Mustang Lighting Recall (25V546)
Ford Motor Company · 105,545 vehicles · Reported August 22, 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling 105,545 2024-2025 Ford Mustang vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V546 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V546000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 25C43 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | August 22, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2024-2025 Ford Mustang |
| Units affected | 105,545 |
| Component | Exterior Lighting |
| Safety risk | License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024-2025 Ford Mustang in recall 25V546?
Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Mustang, and Mustang GTD vehicles. Water may enter the body control module and cause a loss of communication with the exterior lighting, including the license plate light, side marker, and tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Is it safe to drive a 2024-2025 Mustang with recall 25V546?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: License plate, side marker, and tail lights that fail to illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the exterior lighting.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V546?
Recall 25V546 covers 105,545 vehicles: 2024-2025 Ford Mustang.
NHTSA lists 105,545 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | Ford | Mustang |
What is the fix for the Mustang lighting recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary.
Dealers will inspect and seal the body seams as necessary. Dealers will also inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C43.
When was recall 25V546 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V546 to NHTSA on August 22, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 10, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 7, 2022 | First affected vehicle built (per Ford Motor Company's filing). |
| August 22, 2025 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V546000. |
| October 10, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 13 months ago. If your Mustang was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Mustang is part of recall 25V546?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V546 is open on your Mustang, 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 25V546000. 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 owners do about recall 25V546?
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 25V546000 applies to your Mustang.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any exterior lighting symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- 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 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 15 of them about the lighting and visibility.
Since recall 25V546 was reported on August 22, 2025, owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 lighting and visibility and were received on or after August 22, 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 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related lighting and visibility issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 98 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 15 of them involve the lighting and visibility. 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.
- 2024 Ford Mustang: 81 complaints in total, 8 about the lighting and visibility
- 2025 Ford Mustang: 17 complaints in total, 7 about the lighting and visibility
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Driving down the road all tire sensors went into default – started flickering on and off headlights kept flickering on and off AC kept working and then stopped working.
2024 Ford Mustang owner, SC, NHTSA complaint 11689693, filed September 25, 2025
The contact owns a 2024 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V546000 ( EXTERIOR LIGHTING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue.
2024 Ford Mustang owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11698017, filed November 6, 2025
I own a new manual 2024 Ford Mustang GT now with 800 miles. When turning on the unit on 2 occasions, one on November 20 and another on December 3, documented with photographs and videos, the unit presents a black screen with no image.
2024 Ford Mustang owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11703025, filed December 4, 2025
Can recall 25V546 make my Mustang 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.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2024-2025 Ford Mustang can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2024-2025 Ford Mustang has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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.
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 25V546
Did the recall 25V546 fix work?
Since recall 25V546 was reported on August 22, 2025, owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the lighting and visibility on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 October 10, 2025.
Is the 25V546000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Mustang is part of recall 25V546000?
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.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
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 25V546000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.