Ford S-max/galaxy and Kuga recall: 23S27 Kuga S-Max/Galaxy 2.5L HEV/PHEV Engine: Engine Compartment Issue
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Engine failure that may lead to a breach of the engine oil sump or engine block
- What to do
- Contact a Ford dealer to book the free repair. Software update
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Engine failure that may lead to a breach of the engine oil sump or engine block
The fix
Software update
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-max/galaxy | 6 May 2022 | 19 Dec 2022 | 424 |
| Kuga | 31 Jul 2019 | 16 Mar 2021 | 26 |
| S-max/galaxy | 17 Mar 2021 | 19 Dec 2022 | – |
| S-max/galaxy | 17 Mar 2021 | 26 Mar 2021 | 4 |
| S-max/galaxy | 2 Jun 2021 | 6 Sep 2021 | 13 |
| S-max/galaxy | 22 Oct 2021 | 6 Apr 2021 | 385 |
| S-max/galaxy | 6 May 2022 | 23 Dec 2022 | 665 |
| Kuga | 8 Jan 2020 | 22 Jul 2020 | 3,456 |
| Kuga | 5 Jun 2020 | 22 Dec 2020 | 1,989 |
| Kuga | 1 Dec 2020 | 18 Oct 2022 | 890 |
| Kuga | 8 Mar 2021 | 17 Jun 2021 | 1,161 |
| Kuga | 1 Jun 2021 | 21 Oct 2021 | 1,879 |
| Kuga | 10 Sep 2021 | 29 Oct 2021 | 787 |
| Kuga | 20 Sep 2021 | 16 Feb 2022 | 2,944 |
| Kuga | 27 Jan 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | 582 |
| Kuga | 28 Feb 2022 | 31 May 2022 | 2,591 |
| Kuga | 10 May 2022 | 26 Oct 2022 | 6,606 |
| Kuga | 4 Oct 2022 | 16 Dec 2022 | 1,851 |
| S-max/galaxy | 17 Mar 2021 | 31 Mar 2021 | 8 |
| S-max/galaxy | 1 Jul 2021 | 2 Sep 2021 | 23 |
| S-max/galaxy | 22 Oct 2021 | 5 Apr 2022 | 97 |
| Kuga | 8 Jan 2020 | 16 Dec 2022 | – |
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 26 February 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.