2021-2023 Ford Mustang Body Control Module Recall (25V689)

Recall 25V689 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2021-2023 Ford Mustang in recall 25V689?

The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V727. The brake fluid level sensor may not activate the visual warning indicator when the brake fluid is low. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Is it safe to drive a 2021-2023 Mustang with recall 25V689?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Without a low brake fluid warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, reducing braking performance and 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 body control module and bcm.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V689?

Recall 25V689 covers 2,101 vehicles: 2021-2023 Ford Mustang.

NHTSA lists 2,101 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Mustang body control module recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge.

Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C55. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025.

When was recall 25V689 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V689 to NHTSA on October 10, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as December 11, 2025.

This recall was filed 11 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 25V689?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V689 is open on your Mustang, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021-2023 Mustang vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Mustang owners do about recall 25V689?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V689000 applies to your Mustang.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. 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.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the body control module and bcm happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. 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 120 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 18 of them about the electrical system.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the electrical system have been filed since recall 25V689 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 120 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 18 of them involve the electrical system. 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: 55 complaints in total, 6 about the electrical system
• 2022 Ford Mustang: 50 complaints in total, 7 about the electrical system
• 2023 Ford Mustang: 15 complaints in total, 5 about the electrical system

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

I recently purchased this car. The rear back-up camera was in a flip flopped state. Meaning, what was displayed on the cabin screen on the left, was actually on the right plus the guiding lines on the screen were missing. I purchased and installed a new camera from ford.

2021 Ford Mustang owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11698817, filed November 11, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Mustang. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V727000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. 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.

2021 Ford Mustang owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11558588, filed December 5, 2023

Failure to repair nhtsa recall number 23v727 summary on your vehicle, the brake system warning indicator may not illuminate if the brake fluid is depleted from the brake fluid reservoir.

2021 Ford Mustang owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11558589, filed December 5, 2023

Can recall 25V689 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.

Owners often ask whether this body control module and bcm recall means their Mustang qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Electrical faults are hard to diagnose, so dealers often try several fixes before one works, if one works at all. That pattern of repeat visits for the same body control module and bcm problem is common in lemon law claims.

This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.

Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 23V727000.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Mustang 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.

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