Ford Kuga recall: 23S57 Kuga – Steering gear top plug potentially loose
- What's wrong
- The steering gear could potentially develop excessive movement. Over time a wear condition may manifest in an audible noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position. In rare circumstances if the issue of noise increased steering efforts and the…
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. Replace affected components.
What’s wrong
The steering gear could potentially develop excessive movement. Over time a wear condition may manifest in an audible noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position. In rare circumstances if the issue of noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position are not addressed the excessive movement in the steering gear may lead to the pinion shaft becoming disconnected from the steering rack.
The fix
Replace affected components.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuga | 14 Jan 2021 | 14 Apr 2021 | 2,302 |
| Kuga | 12 Feb 2021 | 16 Jun 2021 | 2,740 |
| Kuga | 2 Jun 2021 | 9 Jul 2021 | 110 |
| Kuga | 16 Sep 2021 | 16 Sep 2021 | 1 |
| Kuga | 25 May 2021 | 25 May 2021 | 1 |
| Kuga | 14 Jan 2021 | 16 Sep 2021 | – |
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 19 February 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.