Ford Kuga recalls (DVSA)
DVSA has published 39 recalls for the Ford Kuga, the most recent on 3 February 2027. A recall applies to the vehicles DVSA names by build date and VIN, not to every Ford Kuga, so check any car you are looking at by registration on GOV.UK.
DVSA recalls for the Ford Kuga, newest first
Build years covered: DVSA’s build dates for these recalls cover cars built between 2008 and 2026.
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2026/030 | 25C79 Kuga - Powertrain Control Module Software Update | Built Jul 2019 – Mar 2020 | |
| R/2026/160 | 26S10 - Kuga Ranger - Potential Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Failure | Built Feb 2025 – Jun 2025 | |
| R/2026/268 | Multi Vehicle Line: Unintended High Beam Behaviour - Compliance | Built Sep 2025 – Apr 2026 | |
| R/2026/237 | Transit Courier: Diesel DV-Neo Engine Coolant Pump Update | Built Mar 2020 | |
| R/2026/181 | Multi Vehicle Line (MVL): Telecommunications Control Module (TCU) loss of Function Software Update | Built Dec 2019 – Feb 2022 | |
| R/2025/527 | 25SC4 Kuga - Do not charge high voltage battery to levels above 80% | Built Jun 2023 – Feb 2024 | |
| R/2025/341 | 25S61 – Kuga – Cylinder head replacement | Built Sep 2024 – Dec 2024 | |
| R/2025/359 | CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update | Built Mar 2019 | |
| R/2025/243 | 25S54 Kuga S-Max and Galaxy - Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update | Built Jan 2021 – Dec 2022 | |
| R/2025/163 | 25S21 Kuga - Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update | Built Feb 2020 – Apr 2020 | |
| R/2025/162 | 25S16 Kuga PHEV - Powertrain Control Module Software Update | Built Feb 2020 – May 2020 | |
| R/2025/094 | X-Car Powertain Control Module (PCM) Software Update | Built Jan 2020 – Jul 2020 | |
| R/2024/260 | 24S33 – Kuga 2.5L PHEV supercreepDVSA lists this under: Kuga PHEV | Built Jan 2020 – Jun 2020 | |
| R/2024/141 | 24S16 - Kuga - PCM Programming and Drain Tube Installation | Built Nov 2022 – Jan 2023 | |
| R/2023/175 | 23S27 Kuga S-Max/Galaxy 2.5L HEV/PHEV Engine: Engine Compartment Issue | Built Jul 2019 – Mar 2021 | |
| R/2023/341 | 23S57 Kuga - Steering gear top plug potentially loose | Built Jan 2021 – Apr 2021 | |
| R/2023/080 | In the event of a fuel injector failing this will potentially cause a fuel leak. | Built Jul 2019 – Dec 2022 | |
| R/2023/042 | A small number of vehicles may be fitted with tyres that do not meet the high specification expected. | Built Jun 2022 – Jul 2022 | |
| R/2022/325 | Some Kuga vehicles with a panoramic roof may have a fixed glass panel with poor adhesion to the roof frame assembly | Built Apr 2021 – Nov 2021 | |
| R/2022/304 | Lower seatbelt bolt may not be tightened to specification | Built Nov 2019 – Apr 2021 |
Older recalls (19 more)
| Recall date | DVSA reference | Concern, in DVSA’s words | Build dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| R/2022/239 | The eCALL feature will stop functioning due to a malfunction | Built Feb 2022 – Jun 2022 | |
| R/2022/231 | Under certain operating conditions an oil and/or fuel vapour leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in an engine compartme… | Built Jan 2020 – Jul 2022 | |
| R/2022/167 | Internal fault with one of the battery arrays may cause overheatingDVSA lists this under: Kuga PHEV | Built Jul 2020 – Apr 2021 | |
| R/2022/171 | The right-hand engine oil seperator may have been damaged prior to engine assembly. | Built Feb 2020 – Feb 2022 | |
| R/2022/003 | A battery may have an incorrectly positioned/welded busbar in one of the battery arraysDVSA lists this under: Kuga PHEV | Built Feb 2020 – Sep 2021 | |
| R/2021/177 | Vehicles may have an issue with the current software that contols the funtionality of the ecall system | Built Jul 2019 – Feb 2021 | |
| R/2020/317 | Particle contamination can cause internal short circuiting of high-voltage battery cellsDVSA lists this under: Kuga PHEV | Built Jan 2020 – Sep 2020 | |
| R/2020/214 | The fuel operated heater could start inadvertently | Built Nov 2019 – Jun 2020 | |
| R/2020/224 | The hv battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas | Built Jul 2019 – Sep 2020 | |
| R/2020/196 | The high voltage battery control charger module connector may be damaged | Built Jul 2019 – Jul 2020 | |
| R/2018/351 | Vehicle could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture | Built Jun 2016 – May 2018 | |
| R/2018/082 | Clutch pressure plate may fracture | Built Aug 2013 – Jun 2016 | |
| R/2018/053 | Oil sump may crack due to the engine overheating | Built Oct 2014 – Sep 2015 | |
| R/2018/008 | The engine cylinder head may crack | Built Jun 2010 – Dec 2014 | |
| R/2017/241 | Side and/or knee airbag may fail to deploy in a collision | Built Jul 2016 – Dec 2016 | |
| R/2017/238 | B-pillar trim insulation too close to the seat belt pretentioner | Built Jul 2012 – Jun 2014 | |
| R/2017/107 | Heated washer jets may overheat | Built May 2010 – Oct 2010 | |
| R/2016/067 | Risk of fire | Built Jan 2008 – May 2010 | |
| R/2009/050 | Hard brake pedal may occur during engine warm up | Built Nov 2008 – Mar 2009 |
How to check whether a particular Ford Kuga is affected
- Check the registration on GOV.UK’s free service, which answers for one vehicle. Check a vehicle recall on GOV.UK.
- Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done, such as an invoice or a confirmation from the manufacturer’s dealer.
- Use Autoza’s free registration check to see DVSA’s recall status beside the MOT history. “Unknown” is not the same as “no recalls”. Free registration check.
What a recall means
A recall is a repair a manufacturer offers for a fault found in a group of vehicles, and GOV.UK says you will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts. It stays with the vehicle, so on a used car what matters is whether the work has been done. This list says what DVSA has published for the model, not whether a particular car is affected. More about recalls.
Used Ford Kuga for sale on Autoza
Ask the seller about any recall work before you buy, and check the registration on GOV.UK.
Where this list comes from
Source: DVSA vehicle recalls file, downloaded 23 September 2026. Recalls DVSA has published since that date are not shown. DVSA’s check vehicle recalls service.
Autoza matched DVSA’s model names to this model. Where DVSA files a recall under a longer name, the table says so.
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