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Ford Kuga III recalls: manufacturer campaigns

3 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns: 3
of 7 versions affected: 4
official RappelConso notices: 4

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.5 EcoBoost 120Petrol · 120 hp 1.5 EcoBoost 150Petrol · 150 hp	Cracked 1.5 EcoBoost injectors: fuel leak and fire risk
1.5 EcoBlue 120Diesel · 120 hp 2.0 EcoBlue 150 mHEVDiesel · 150 hp 2.0 EcoBlue 190 AWDDiesel · 190 hp	No documented recall
2.5 FHEV 190Hybrid · 190 hp	2.5 hybrid engine block rupture: oil leak and fire risk
2.5 PHEV 225Hybrid · 225 hp	PHEV high-voltage battery: overheating and fire risk 2.5 hybrid engine block rupture: oil leak and fire risk

Each campaign in detail

PHEV high-voltage battery: overheating and fire risk
Manufacturer recall
As early as 2020, Ford recalled Kuga PHEVs produced in Valencia and asked owners to stop charging them: battery cells could overheat (contamination by particles) with a risk of fire. Batteries from production between 1 July 2019 and 15 July 2020 were replaced. New campaigns (including 25SC4) followed: an update to the battery control software and replacement of the battery if an anomaly is detected.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
2.5 PHEV 225
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
2.5 hybrid engine block rupture: oil leak and fire risk
Manufacturer recall
Two campaigns target the 2.5 engine of the hybrids. Campaign 22S47 (PHEVs built between August 2019 and June 2022): a connecting rod can pierce the engine block, and oil collects in the lower undertray near the catalytic converter. Campaign 23S27 (HEVs and PHEVs built between July 2019 and April 2023): if the combustion engine is damaged, the sump or block can rupture if the electric motor is not disconnected. The remedy includes a modification of the engine compartment.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
2.5 FHEV 190, 2.5 PHEV 225
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Cracked 1.5 EcoBoost injectors: fuel leak and fire risk
Manufacturer recall
An injector can crack and leak fuel onto the hot engine. Recall 22S73 (2022) adds a software update that detects a drop in fuel pressure, reduces power and lights a warning, along with a drain pipe; 24S16 followed, then in 2026 a broader campaign covering 1.5 EcoBoost vehicles built between November 2018 and May 2024.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
1.5 EcoBoost 120, 1.5 EcoBoost 150
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

15 January 2026 — Le volant peut ne plus revenir à la position médiane en raison d’une goupille desserrée dans le boîtier de direction qui peut entraîner la perte de l’arbre de pignon du boîtier du rack de direction. Cela pourrait entraîner une perte de direction, augmentant le risque d’accident.
Models or references
Kuga voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
27 September 2024 — Les dommages au revêtement du cadre de toit et la défaillance de l’apprêt adhésif du panneau de verre peuvent provoquer le détachement du toit panoramique lorsque le véhicule est conduit, ce qui crée un risque de blessures.
Models or references
Kuga voiture de tourisme
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
24 May 2024 — Un injecteur de carburant à haute pression peut se fissurer, ce qui entraîne l'accumulation de carburant dans le moteur. Si ce carburant, qu'il soit liquide ou vapeur, est près d'une surface chaude, il peut prendre feu. Cela peut entraîner un incendie, des blessures.
Models or references
Kuga voiture particulière
Risk
Blessures|incendie
Official notice (new tab)
4 May 2021 — Un défaut interne ou de charge pourrait causer le bloc de batterie haute tension (hv) pour évacuer le gaz chaud. Comme ces gaz n’ont pas été détournés d’autres composants, ils les feront dépasser les températures de travail prévues. La surchauffe de composants tels que le réservoir de carburant et les conduites de carburant augmentera le risque d’incendie du véhicule.
Models or references
Ford kuga phev kuga véhicule électrique hybride rechargeable (phev), équipé d’une batterie à haute tension (hv). Produit du 13/01/2020 au 24/09/2020.
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Peugeot 3008 II	0	3	3.0/5
Renault Austral I	1	4	3.5/5
Nissan Qashqai II	1	4	3.0/5
Citroën C5 Aircross I	1	5	2.0/5
Toyota C-HR I	0	2	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Ford Kuga III had?

We have documented 3 manufacturer recalls for the Ford Kuga III: PHEV high-voltage battery: overheating and fire risk ; 2.5 hybrid engine block rupture: oil leak and fire risk ; Cracked 1.5 EcoBoost injectors: fuel leak and fire risk.

Which versions of the Ford Kuga III are affected?

Affected versions: 1.5 EcoBoost 120 (1), 1.5 EcoBoost 150 (1), 2.5 FHEV 190 (1), 2.5 PHEV 225 (2). No documented recall for: 1.5 EcoBlue 120, 2.0 EcoBlue 150 mHEV, 2.0 EcoBlue 190 AWD.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Ford Kuga III?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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