Ford Galaxy, S-max, Kuga recall: 25S54 Kuga S-Max and Galaxy – Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
- What's wrong
- Certain Kuga S-Max and Galaxy vehicles equipped with a 2.5L HEV/PHEV Engine may not have the remedy for Safety Recall 23S27 installed correctly but were recorded as having received the repair successfully. Because the correct software update may not have been installed on these vehicles…
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. Dealers are to update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software.
What’s wrong
Certain Kuga S-Max and Galaxy vehicles equipped with a 2.5L HEV/PHEV Engine may not have the remedy for Safety Recall 23S27 installed correctly but were recorded as having received the repair successfully. Because the correct software update may not have been installed on these vehicles the underlying condition specified in Safety Recall 23S27 potential under hood fire may still exist.
The fix
Dealers are to update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy | 24 Jul 2021 | 27 Jul 2022 | 6 |
| Galaxy | 27 Jul 2021 | 16 Dec 2022 | 20 |
| S-max | 24 Nov 2021 | 2 Nov 2022 | 14 |
| S-max | 2 Dec 2021 | 26 Jan 2022 | 7 |
| Kuga | 9 Jan 2021 | 9 Dec 2022 | 547 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 7 July 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.