Ford Kuga recall: 25S16 Kuga PHEV – Powertrain Control Module Software Update
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles software from a previous recall may not have been installed correctly. Vehicles may have Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software that can result in a forced neutral condition while driving.
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. Update and verify the software.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles software from a previous recall may not have been installed correctly. Vehicles may have Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software that can result in a forced neutral condition while driving.
The fix
Update and verify the software.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuga | 28 Feb 2020 | 11 May 2020 | 3 |
| Kuga | 6 Jul 2020 | 9 Jul 2020 | 2 |
| Kuga | 29 Jan 2021 | 11 Feb 2022 | 3 |
| Kuga | 13 May 2021 | 13 May 2021 | 1 |
| Kuga | 14 Jan 2022 | 24 Jan 2022 | 2 |
| Kuga | 10 Feb 2022 | 10 Feb 2022 | 1 |
| Kuga | 7 Jul 2022 | 9 Sep 2022 | 3 |
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 30 April 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.