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Ford S-Max II recalls: manufacturer campaigns

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

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 5 versions affected: 4
official RappelConso notice: 1

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
2.0 TDCi 150Diesel · 150 hp 2.0 EcoBoost 240Petrol · 240 hp 2.0 EcoBlue 150Diesel · 150 hp 2.0 EcoBlue 190Diesel · 190 hp	12 V battery leak: overheating and fire risk Corrosion of the rear suspension arm bolts
2.5 Hybrid 190Hybrid · 190 hp	No documented recall

Each campaign in detail

12 V battery leak: overheating and fire risk
Manufacturer recall
In 2019, Ford recalled around 322,000 Mondeo, S-Max and Galaxy vehicles built between February 2014 and February 2019: acid could leak from the negative terminal of the starter battery and disable the battery monitoring system, with a risk of overheating and then fire under the bonnet. The announced fix is an intermediate cable with a fuse. It can be checked using the serial number.
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
2.0 TDCi 150, 2.0 EcoBoost 240, 2.0 EcoBlue 150, 2.0 EcoBlue 190
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Corrosion of the rear suspension arm bolts
Manufacturer recall
Ford campaign 20S75 concerns S-Max and Galaxy vehicles built between 20 January 2015 and 18 February 2020: the original bolts of the rear suspension arms are prone to corrosion and can break, which reduces steering control and increases the risk of an accident. Have it checked by Ford using the serial number.
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
2.0 TDCi 150, 2.0 EcoBoost 240, 2.0 EcoBlue 150, 2.0 EcoBlue 190
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.

11 January 2019 — La plaque de pression d’embrayage peut se casser.
Models or references
C-max, focus, kuga, mondeo, s-max, galaxy une voiture de tourisme. Code de rappel de l’entreprise: 18s39
Risk
Blessures
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
Renault Espace V	0	3	3.5/5
Peugeot 5008 II	0	4	2.0/5
Renault Scénic IV	0	3	3.5/5
Ford Kuga III	3	0	not rated

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Ford S-Max II had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Ford S-Max II: 12 V battery leak: overheating and fire risk ; Corrosion of the rear suspension arm bolts.

Which versions of the Ford S-Max II are affected?

Affected versions: 2.0 TDCi 150 (2), 2.0 EcoBoost 240 (2), 2.0 EcoBlue 150 (2), 2.0 EcoBlue 190 (2). No documented recall for: 2.5 Hybrid 190.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Ford S-Max II?

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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