Ford Kuga recall: 25S21 Kuga – Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles the remedy software for a previous recall which was needed to mitigate a potential fire risk may not have been installed correctly.
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. Update the Power Control Module software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the software has been installed correctly.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles the remedy software for a previous recall which was needed to mitigate a potential fire risk may not have been installed correctly.
The fix
Update the Power Control Module software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the software has been installed correctly.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuga | 29 Feb 2020 | 30 Apr 2020 | 7 |
| Kuga | 25 Jul 2019 | 2 Jun 2020 | 501 |
| Kuga | 4 Jun 2020 | 13 Oct 2020 | 152 |
| Kuga | 7 Oct 2020 | 13 Nov 2020 | 53 |
| Kuga | 20 Oct 2020 | 23 Feb 2021 | 395 |
| Kuga | 12 Mar 2021 | 1 Jun 2021 | 81 |
| Kuga | 2 Jun 2021 | 8 Sep 2021 | 23 |
| Kuga | 10 Sep 2021 | 29 Oct 2021 | 99 |
| Kuga | 27 Oct 2021 | 17 Jan 2022 | 124 |
| Kuga | 17 Jan 2022 | 1 Mar 2022 | 202 |
| Kuga | 1 Mar 2022 | 31 May 2022 | 360 |
| Kuga | 31 May 2022 | 20 Sep 2022 | 185 |
| Kuga | 4 Oct 2022 | 12 Jan 2023 | 802 |
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 9 May 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.