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Ford Kuga Recalls

There are currently 20 safety recalls out on the Ford Kuga. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    27/03/2023
    Recalls number:
    R/2023/080
    Car Build Date:
    25/07/2019 - 14/12/2022
    Concern:
    In The Event Of A Fuel Injector Failing This Will Potentially Cause A Fuel Leak.
    Defect:
    In the event of a fuel injector failing this will potentially cause a fuel leak.
    Remedy:
    A drain tube will need to be installed to allow safe passage of the fuel away from hot surfaces in the event of a leak occurring. Also the dealer will perform a PCM software update that will reduce the engine power if a drop in fuel pressure is detected and a warning light will be illuminated to make the user aware.
  • Announcement date:
    10/02/2023
    Recalls number:
    R/2023/042
    Car Build Date:
    23/06/2022 - 01/07/2022
    Concern:
    A Small Number Of Vehicles May Be Fitted With Tyres That Do Not Meet The High Specification Expected.
    Defect:
    A small number of vehicles may be fitted with tyres that do not meet the high specification expected.
    Remedy:
    Conduct a visual inspection of the summer tyres to identify known and specific build codes. If after inspecting the vehicle a tyre(s) is identified as one of the known specific build numbers that falls in the suspect build range the Dealer will replace the affected tyre free of charge.
  • Announcement date:
    30/11/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/325
    VIN start:
    WF0FXXWPMFMA42029
    VIN end:
    WF0FXXWPMHMP18064
    Car Build Date:
    19/04/2021 - 19/11/2021
    Concern:
    Some Kuga Vehicles With A Panoramic Roof May Have A Fixed Glass Panel With Poor Adhesion To The Roof Frame Assembly
    Defect:
    Some Kuga vehicles with a panoramic roof may have a fixed glass panel with poor adhesion to the roof frame assembly. As a result there is a possibility that the fixed glass panel could detach during driving causing a hazard to vehicle occupants and other road users.
    Remedy:
    Check the panoramic roof frame If an affected date is present the fixed glass roof panel will need to be removed to inspect the integrity of the adhesive. If the adhesive is found to be compromised a new roof frame assembly will need to be installed.
  • Announcement date:
    27/10/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/304
    VIN start:
    WF0FXXWPMFKJ50275
    VIN end:
    WF0FXXWPMFMP13363
    Car Build Date:
    19/11/2019 - 26/04/2021
    Concern:
    Lower Seatbelt Bolt May Not Be Tightened To Specification
    Defect:
    The lower front seatbelt bolt may not be correctly tightened to specification.
    Remedy:
    Inspect and re-torque the front lower seatbelt bolts to specification
  • Announcement date:
    29/07/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/239
    Car Build Date:
    09/02/2022 - 14/06/2022
    Concern:
    The Ecall Feature Will Stop Functioning Due To A Malfunction
    Defect:
    It may be possible that the eCall feature will stop functioning due to a malfunction.
    Remedy:
    The Telecommunication Module will need to be replaced
  • Announcement date:
    19/07/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/231
    VIN start:
    WF0FXXWPMFKJ50134
    VIN end:
    WF0FXXWPMHNY82322
    Car Build Date:
    08/01/2020 - 01/07/2022
    Concern:
    Under Certain Operating Conditions An Oil And/or Fuel Vapour Leak In The Presence Of An Ignition Source May Result In An Engine Compartment Or Vehicle Fire Localized Melting Or Smoke.
    Defect:
    Under certain operating conditions an oil and/or fuel vapour leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in an engine compartment or vehicle fire localized melting or smoke.
    Remedy:
    Modification of the engine undertray and active grill assemblies.
  • Announcement date:
    08/04/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/171
    VIN start:
    WF0FXXWPMFKJ50279
    VIN end:
    WF0FXXWPMFNY81132
    Car Build Date:
    13/02/2020 - 25/02/2022
    Concern:
    The Right-hand Engine Oil Seperator May Have Been Damaged Prior To Engine Assembly.
    Defect:
    Certain vehicles could have an engine oil separator that may have been damaged prior to engine assembly.
    Remedy:
    Inspect the engine oil separator and if found to be damaged and/or leaking a replacement engine oil separator must be installed
  • Announcement date:
    21/05/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/177
    VIN start:
    WF0FXXWPMHLE32908
    VIN end:
    WF02XXERK2LR66290
    Car Build Date:
    15/07/2019 - 12/02/2021
    Concern:
    Vehicles May Have An Issue With The Current Software That Contols The Funtionality Of The Ecall System
    Defect:
    Vehicles may have an issue with the current software that controls the functionality of the eCall system.
    Remedy:
    Carry out a software update.
  • Announcement date:
    09/09/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/214
    Car Build Date:
    01/11/2019 - 08/06/2020
    Concern:
    The Fuel Operated Heater Could Start Inadvertently
    Defect:
    The Fuel Operated Heater could start inadvertently
    Remedy:
    New SYNC system software must be applied.
  • Announcement date:
    04/09/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/224
    VIN start:
    WF0FXXWPMFKJ50072
    VIN end:
    WF0FXXWPMHLR89694
    Car Build Date:
    01/07/2019 - 07/09/2020
    Concern:
    The Hv Battery Pack Can Overheat And Result In The Venting Of Hot Gas
    Defect:
    The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle.
    Remedy:
    To prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only.
  • Announcement date:
    02/07/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/196
    VIN start:
    WF0FXXWPMFKY73035
    VIN end:
    WF0FXXWPMHLR78014
    Car Build Date:
    01/07/2019 - 31/07/2020
    Concern:
    The High Voltage Battery Control Charger Module Connector May Be Damaged
    Defect:
    The High Voltage Battery Control Charger Module (BCCM) connector may be damaged
    Remedy:
    An inspection of the BCCM is required to confirm an undamaged connector. If a failed inspection occurs the vehicle must be reworked with a replacement BCCM and charge cable.
  • Announcement date:
    22/02/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/351
    VIN start:
    WF0AXXWPMAGD01184
    VIN end:
    WF0AXXWPMAJY89973
    Car Build Date:
    30/06/2016 - 28/05/2018
    Concern:
    Vehicle Could Suffer Clutch Pressure Plate Fracture
    Defect:
    A number of vehicles fitted with a 1.0 1.5 or 1.6 Ecoboost engine and 6-speed manual transmission could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture. This results in clutch smell reduced vehicle speed and performance. In the unlikely event of clutch pressure plate fracture a noise (thud / bang) could be heard from the vicinity of the transmission in extreme cases resulting in clutch / transmission fragments being released and striking under hood components creating a risk of smoke and fire from the under hood area.
    Remedy:
    To prevent the repeated heating /cooling events a new calibration has been developed for vehicles fitted with Engine Stop Start feature. The software with the additional feature sets the Instrument panel
  • Announcement date:
    16/07/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/082
    VIN start:
    WF0AXXWPMACS52904
    VIN end:
    WF0AXXWPMAGR89997
    Car Build Date:
    01/08/2013 - 30/06/2016
    Concern:
    Clutch Pressure Plate May Fracture
    Defect:
    Affected vehicles fitted with a 1.0 1.5 or 1.6 Ecoboost engine and 6-speed manual transmission could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture. This results in clutch smell reduced vehicle speed and performance. In the unlikely event of clutch pressure plate fracture a noise (thud / bang) could be heard from the vicinity of the transmission in extreme cases resulting in clutch / transmission fragments being released and striking under hood components creating a risk of smoke and fire from the under hood area.
    Remedy:
    To prevent the repeated heating /cooling events a new calibration has been developed for vehicles fitted with Engine Stop Start feature. The software with the additional feature sets the Instrument panel
  • Announcement date:
    12/03/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/053
    Car Build Date:
    13/10/2014 - 26/09/2015
    Concern:
    Oil Sump May Crack Due To The Engine Overheating
    Defect:
    The engine control module calibration may not adequately detect an overheat condition in certain 2.0L Duratorq Diesel engines. In extreme cases an overheated engine can result in a breach of the oil sump leading to loss of the engine oil.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and download revised software for the control module calibration that improves overheat detection and provides an instrument cluster warning indicator to the driver and engine de-rate strategy.
  • Announcement date:
    08/01/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/008
    VIN start:
    WF0AXXWPMACS52904
    VIN end:
    WF0UXXWPGUEA27692
    Car Build Date:
    02/06/2010 - 20/12/2014
    Concern:
    The Engine Cylinder Head May Crack
    Defect:
    Localized overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause the cylinder head to crack.This may cause a pressurized oil leak which in extreme circumstances could result in a fire in the engine compartment.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles Inspect engine and cooling system. Replace affected components and fit a Coolant Level Sensor along with associated software to provide and audible and visual warning to the driver.
  • Announcement date:
    04/09/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/241
    Car Build Date:
    28/07/2016 - 27/12/2016
    Concern:
    Side And/or Knee Airbag May Fail To Deploy In A Collision
    Defect:
    The airbag initiator may be defective and may prevent the side airbag(s) and/or knee airbag deploying in the event of an accident. In a collision the airbags not deploying could put the occupants at further risk.
    Remedy:
    Recall the 1943 vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the side and knee protection airbags complete with initiators.
  • Announcement date:
    30/08/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/238
    Car Build Date:
    17/07/2012 - 19/06/2014
    Concern:
    B-pillar Trim Insulation Too Close To The Seat Belt Pretentioner
    Defect:
    In the event of a colision which deploys the front seat belt retractor pre-tensioner there is a possibility that the insulation material on the inner face of lower 'B' pillar trim could be subjected to a concentrated heat source that could ignite the insulation material resulting in fire.
    Remedy:
    Remove a section of the insulation material on both
  • Announcement date:
    05/06/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/107
    Car Build Date:
    18/05/2010 - 31/10/2010
    Concern:
    Heated Washer Jets May Overheat
    Defect:
    The heated washer jets fitted to some Kuga vehicles may have jet heating elements that are not correctly sealed. There is a possibility that poor sealing could lead to corrosion due to water ingress and subsequent overheating of the jets. An overheating jet element will damage the nozzle housing and may cause local heat/fire damage to the cowl grille accompanied by smoke and burning smell.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit new washer jets.
  • Announcement date:
    18/11/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/067
    VIN start:
    WF0RXXGCDRAJ59646
    VIN end:
    WF0RXXGCDR9U74149
    Car Build Date:
    15/01/2008 - 17/05/2010
    Concern:
    Risk Of Fire
    Defect:
    The heated washer jets may have jet heating elements which are not correctly sealed. There is a possibility that poor sealing could lead to corrosion due to water ingress and subsequent overheating of the jets. An overheating jet element will damage the nozzle housing and may cause local heat/fire damage to the cowl grille accompanied by smoke and burning smell.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit new washer jets.
  • Announcement date:
    21/05/2009
    Recalls number:
    R/2009/050
    Car Build Date:
    01/11/2008 - 12/03/2009
    Concern:
    Hard Brake Pedal May Occur During Engine Warm Up
    Defect:
    During engine warm up it is possible that the non return valve within the vacuum pump may stick. It is possible that if sufficient brake applications are made before the valve releases the vacuum stored within the brake booster will be used up and a hard brake pedal and longer stopping distances may result.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a revised design of non return valve to the brake vacuum pump.
Step 3 - Contact your nearest dealer

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