Ford is recalling 2021 Mustangs with side curtain air bags that may not inflate properly, increasing crash injury risk. Owners must have air bags replaced free by dealers.
An air bag that does not inflate properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2021 Mustang vehicles because their side curtain air bags might not inflate properly during a crash, which could increase injury risk. This is a safety issue that requires replacement of the air bags at no cost to the owner. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80376-ford-2021-mustang-air-bags-risk-of-improper-inflation-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80376-ford-2021-mustang-air-bags-risk-of-improper-inflation-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V980000
“Ford 2021 Mustang Air Bags: Risk of Improper Inflation in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80376-ford-2021-mustang-air-bags-risk-of-improper-inflation-in. Based on NHTSA recall 21V980000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V980000).
The side curtain air bags may not inflate properly due to incorrect compressed gas levels in the air bag inflators. This can lead to inadequate protection during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Owners of 2021 Ford Mustang vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles are at risk if the air bags fail to inflate during a crash.
Check if your 2021 Mustang has side curtain air bags. The recall covers vehicles that were manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas in the air bag inflators.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags at no cost to you.
Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on February 3, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C37.
The side curtain air bags may not inflate properly due to incorrect compressed gas levels in the air bag inflators, which can increase injury risk in a crash.
Your 2021 Mustang may be affected if it was manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas in the air bag inflators.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free air bag replacement at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V980000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 21V980000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the side curtain air bags, free of charge. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on February 3, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C37. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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