UK Vehicle Recall Check
The Focus has been one of the UK's biggest-selling family hatches since 1998. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding Ford manufacturer recall is on file against the vehicle.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
The Focus has been around long enough to span four generations on UK roads, and Ford has issued safety recalls against nearly all of them at some point — from steering column campaigns on the Mk2 to the 1.0 EcoBoost cylinder-head campaign that also touched the Mk3 Focus. Because so many Focuses have changed hands two or three times, recall letters frequently miss the current keeper. The combined DVSA + SMMT check confirms whether any outstanding safety work is on file. If the answer is yes, an authorised Ford dealer will carry out the repair free of charge.
The recall check is run against the vehicle's VIN, so every UK generation is covered regardless of age. The list below is for reference.
Mk2
2004–2011
Mk3
2011–2018
Introduced the 1.0 EcoBoost and the PowerShift dual-clutch automatic.
Mk4
2018–2025
European production ended in late 2025 as Ford reorganises its UK lineup around the Puma and Kuga.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
1.0 EcoBoost cylinder-head defect affecting Mk3 and Mk4 Focuses built 2011–2021 — same engine campaign as the Fiesta and EcoSport. Risk of coolant leak and, in worst case, engine fire.
Body control module software issue on some Mk4 Focuses that could leave the rear lights inoperative under specific fault conditions.
Door latch defect (the long-running Ford global recall) that could allow doors to open while driving on certain Mk2 and Mk3 cars.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Ford Focus. Showing the most recent 20 matching entries — run a check on a specific registration to confirm whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | FOCUS | Multi Vehicle Line (MVL): Telecommunications Control Module (TCU) loss of Function Software Update |
| Mar 2026 | FOCUS | 25C75 Focus - Lane Centering Assist Software Update |
| Feb 2026 | FOCUS | 25C77 Focus Telematics Control Unit Software Update |
| Sept 2025 | FOCUS | Frozen Rearview Camera Screen |
| Sept 2025 | FOCUS | CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update |
| Dec 2024 | FOCUS (sDPF) | X-Car Powertain Control Module (PCM) Software Update |
| Dec 2024 | FOCUS | X-Car Powertain Control Module (PCM) Software Update |
| Dec 2024 | FOCUS | Focus Clutch Pedal spring potential touch condition EPAS power Supply wiring |
| Jul 2024 | FOCUS | 24C21 – Focus Passenger Beltminder Chime |
| Jun 2024 | FOCUS | Focus Lane Centering Assist Software Update |
| Aug 2023 | FOCUS | On affected vehicles the Lighting Driver Module software may be incorrectly configured which could potentially cause the adaptive headlamps to not work as intended. |
| Jul 2023 | FOCUS | On certain vehicles tape used to protect the end of the ground connection wiring harness of the 48V battery may have become trapped beneath the nut securing the wiring harness. |
| Jun 2023 | FOCUS | Certain vehicles may be fitted with a seatbelt that does not meet the high specification expected by Ford due to a rivet that is holding the buckle not being fully secured. |
| Aug 2022 | FOCUS | VEHICLES COULD HAVE A FRONT SUSPENSION KNUCKLE THAT WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED |
| Jul 2022 | FOCUS | THE eCALL FEATURE WILL STOP FUNCTIONING DUE TO A MALFUNCTION |
| Jul 2022 | FOCUS | THE GARNISH PANEL FROM THE PANORAMA ROOF MAY DETACH |
| Apr 2022 | FOCUS | THE RIGHT-HAND ENGINE OIL SEPERATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED PRIOR TO ENGINE ASSEMBLY. |
| Mar 2022 | FOCUS | THE NUTS ON THE 48V BATTERY POLES MAY NOT BE TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION |
| Sept 2021 | FOCUS | THE SCREW WHICH SECURES THE GROUND CABLE OF THE 48V BATTERY MAY NOT BE FULLY SECURED |
| May 2021 | FOCUS | VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE CURRENT SOFTWARE THAT CONTOLS THE FUNTIONALITY OF THE ECALL SYSTEM |
Every Ford check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Ford Focus
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Ford Focus
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Ford Focus vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. ST, ST-Line, RS, Zetec, Titanium, Active and Vignale are all trims of the same base Focus and share VINs in the DVSA and SMMT databases. The check is run against the vehicle's VIN, not the trim.
The PowerShift dual-clutch issues on certain 2011–2016 Focuses were handled by Ford through a series of extended warranty actions rather than DVSA-issued safety recalls. The combined check will show any DVSA or SMMT recall on file; it does not show warranty extensions or service campaigns. Contact your Ford dealer if you suspect transmission work is outstanding.
No. The DVSA and SMMT databases reflect outstanding recalls. Once the work has been logged against the VIN by a Ford dealer, it's marked as completed and won't appear as outstanding.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered Ford.
Ford maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.