Ford Puma recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 20 safety recalls naming the Ford Puma, launched from 2003 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Ford Puma recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 20
- 2003 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 21 September 2026
- R/2026/357
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Ford Puma recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Puma – Exhaust system cold end replacement – Compliance Recall
R/2026/357, launched 21 September 2026, 26 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the incorrect exhaust system cold end may have been fitted during production.
Remedy: Replace the cold end of the exhaust system.
Multi Vehicle Line (MVL): Telecommunications Control Module (TCU) loss of Function Software Update
R/2026/181, launched 5 May 2026. Also covers the Focus, Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo, S-Max
Defect: Affected vehicles may experience a loss of emergency call system (eCall) functionality which impacts both automatic and manual eCall events.
Remedy: Update the Telematics Control Unit software to the latest level.
Puma -Certificate of Conformity (CoC) Update Tyre Mismatch
R/2026/170, launched 24 April 2026, 4,124 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: While monitoring vehicles in operation Ford has become aware that a number of Puma Gen-E vehicles may show a mismatch between the Tyre information on the Certificate of Conformity (COC) and Homologation documents and may not meet regulatory requirements.
Remedy: Document exchange
26S15 Puma - Driveshaft Inspection
R/2026/165, launched 22 April 2026, 3,388 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may experience a right-hand sided front driveshaft failure resulting in a loss of drive.
Remedy: Inspect the right-hand side front driveshaft and replace if necessary.
25C81 Puma - Instrument Panel Cluster Software Update
R/2026/064, launched 13 February 2026, 6 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 24C18 may not have been delivered properly and vehicles may still have an intermittent Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) display issue.
Remedy: Update the IPC software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.
25SF3 Puma Restraint Control Module Software
R/2026/039, launched 6 February 2026, 598 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 25SF3 may not have been delivered properly and may still have incorrect Restraint Control Module (RCM) software. If the incorrect software is installed the system will not display any warnings and the restraints system performance could be degraded in an accident increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Update the RCM and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.
Puma Gen-E & E-Transit Courier: Rear eDrum brake Bolt Inspection
R/2025/495, launched 24 November 2025. Also covers the E-Transit Courier
Defect: On affected vehicles rear brake drums (eDrums) may be missing the reaction block bolts or fitted with reaction block bolts which were not tightened correctly. Missing or loose bolts could result in wheel lock or a brake fluid leak.
Remedy: Check the torque on the rear brake eDrum bolts and if any of the bolts are missing install new ones.
CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update
R/2025/359, launched 8 September 2025. Also covers the EcoSport, Edge, Explorer, Fiesta, Focus, Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo, Mustang, Ranger, Tourneo Custom, Transit, Transit Courier, Transit Custom
Defect: On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.
Remedy: Update the vehicle software to the latest level.
25E03 – Puma mHEV - Hybrid system fault
R/2025/196, launched 10 June 2025
Defect: Affected vehicles may experience a hybrid system fault (no torque assistance or regeneration and loss of Stop Start). This may be observed as a hybrid gauge not working poor performance or reduced fuel economy.
Remedy: Update the Battery Energy Control Module software.
25S10 – Puma Fiesta Courier – Fuel line chafing
R/2025/084, launched 19 March 2025. Also covers the Fiesta, Tourneo, Transit Courier
Defect: Affected vehicles may experience chafing between the fuel line support shield and the fuel line which could result in damage to the fuel line.
Remedy: Replace the fuel line support shield (bracket). Inspect the fuel lines and rework if necessary.
24C18 Puma - Instrument panel cluster (IPC) software update -- Compliance recall
R/2024/278, launched 9 July 2024, 155 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Puma vehicles that might have an intermittent instrument panel cluster display issue due to an incorrect software configuration. If this happens the cluster will turn black when turning the ignition on or while driving. The Ford dealer will update the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC).
Remedy: Update the instrument panel cluster (IPC) software to the latest level.
Certain vehicles are equipped with tires which do not meet the Rolling Road Resistance as required to support emissions and Co2 requirements.
R/2023/329, launched 15 November 2023, 144 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Certain vehicles are equipped with tires which do not meet the Rolling Road Resistance as required to support emissions and Co2 requirements.
Remedy: Tyre replacement if required
Incorrectly configured Restraint Control Module (RCM) which can cause the restraint system not to work as intended. In the event of an incorrect crash sensor being installed throughout the life of the vehicle while in service the current software will not detect it and will not display any warnings in the dash so in the event of an accident the restraints system performance could potentially be degraded therefore increasing the risk of an injury.
R/2023/264, launched 5 September 2023, 13,487 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Incorrectly configured Restraint Control Module (RCM) which can cause the restraint system not to work as intended. In the event of an incorrect crash sensor being installed throughout the life of the vehicle while in service the current software will not detect it and will not display any warnings in the dash so in the event of an accident the restraints system performance could potentially be degraded therefore increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Dealers will perform a configuration update in order to restore functionality.
THE eCALL FEATURE WILL STOP FUNCTIONING DUE TO A MALFUNCTION
R/2022/239, launched 29 July 2022, 9,388 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Focus, Galaxy, Kuga, S-Max
Defect: It may be possible that the eCall feature will stop functioning due to a malfunction.
Remedy: The Telecommunication Module will need to be replaced
THE RIGHT-HAND ENGINE OIL SEPERATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED PRIOR TO ENGINE ASSEMBLY.
R/2022/171, launched 8 April 2022, 9,818 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Fiesta, Focus, Kuga
Defect: Certain vehicles could have an engine oil separator that may have been damaged prior to engine assembly.
Remedy: Inspect the engine oil separator and if found to be damaged and/or leaking a replacement engine oil separator must be installed
VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE CURRENT SOFTWARE THAT CONTOLS THE FUNTIONALITY OF THE ECALL SYSTEM
R/2021/177, launched 21 May 2021, 100 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Explorer, Focus, Kuga
Defect: Vehicles may have an issue with the current software that controls the functionality of the eCall system.
Remedy: Carry out a software update.
THE MHEV BATTERY CONNECTIONS MAY BECOME LOOSE
R/2021/008, launched 18 January 2021, 151 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Fiesta
Defect: There is a potential that the vehicle's MHEV battery connections may become loose.
Remedy: Inspect and check torque on 48 volt battery cable connections
THE HYBRID BATTERY CONNECTIONS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO FORD SPECIFICATION
R/2020/248, launched 31 August 2020, 428 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible that the hybrid battery connections may not have been torqued to Ford specification.
Remedy: The MHEV battery connections need to be checked and torqued to the correct value
AIRBAG RETENTION SPRINGS MAY NOT LOCK AIRBAG TO STEERING WHEEL
R/2020/045, launched 14 February 2020, 24,249 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The driver’s airbag retention springs maybe outside of manufacturing specification and may not lock the module to the steering wheel
Remedy: Install a replacement airbag retention spring.
REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY CHAFE
R/2003/090, launched 26 July 2003, 481 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Under certain circumstances the rear brake flexible hoses may chafe on the axle beam.
Remedy: Fit modified brake hoses change the routing and fit securing clips.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Ford Puma, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Ford dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.