2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 66 | 337 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 501 | 323 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 118 | 93–100 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 30,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Ford Mustang Mach E |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 33 | 147 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 0 | 104 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 15 | 46 |
| Power Train | 10 | 49 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 37 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 30 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 31 |
| Steering | 8 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 16 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 25 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 11 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 7 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
| Overheating | 0 | 5 |
2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV
2021 Ford Mustang Mach E
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.