UK Vehicle Recall Check
The Puma has been the UK's best-selling new car for the last two years running. Built on the Fiesta platform, it shares some recall exposure with that model. Enter any UK registration to check.
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 current Puma launched in 2019 and has been the UK's best-selling new car for the last two years, with hundreds of thousands of units now on British roads. As a Fiesta-platform car it inherited some of that model's 1.0 EcoBoost campaigns, and Ford has issued several Puma-specific actions covering wiring, software and (on the new Gen-E electric Puma) high-voltage system concerns. A combined DVSA + SMMT check returns the current recall status against the VIN.
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.
Current (CX734)
2019–present
Built on the Fiesta platform. UK best-selling new car in 2023 and 2024.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Puma mHEV (mild hybrid) software defect affecting the 48V system that could cause an unexpected loss of engine power.
1.0 EcoBoost cylinder-head campaign extended to certain Puma cars — same engine action as the Fiesta and Focus. Risk of coolant leak with associated fire risk under specific conditions.
Early-production Puma seat-belt anchor concern affecting a narrow window of cars where the anchor bolt may not have been torqued to specification.
DVLA-recorded safety recalls affecting the Ford Puma. Showing the most recent 19 matching entries — run a check on a specific registration to confirm whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | PUMA | Multi Vehicle Line (MVL): Telecommunications Control Module (TCU) loss of Function Software Update |
| Apr 2026 | PUMA | Puma -Certificate of Conformity (CoC) Update Tyre Mismatch |
| Apr 2026 | PUMA | 26S15 Puma - Driveshaft Inspection |
| Feb 2026 | PUMA | 25C81 Puma - Instrument Panel Cluster Software Update |
| Feb 2026 | PUMA | 25SF3 Puma Restraint Control Module Software |
| Nov 2025 | Puma Gen-E | Puma Gen-E & E-Transit Courier: Rear eDrum brake Bolt Inspection |
| Sept 2025 | PUMA | CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update |
| Jun 2025 | PUMA | 25E03 – Puma mHEV - Hybrid system fault |
| Mar 2025 | PUMA | 25S10 – Puma Fiesta Courier – Fuel line chafing |
| Jul 2024 | PUMA | 24C18 Puma - Instrument panel cluster (IPC) software update -- Compliance recall |
| Nov 2023 | PUMA ST | Certain vehicles are equipped with tires which do not meet the Rolling Road Resistance as required to support emissions and Co2 requirements. |
| Sept 2023 | PUMA | 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. |
| Jul 2022 | PUMA | THE eCALL FEATURE WILL STOP FUNCTIONING DUE TO A MALFUNCTION |
| Apr 2022 | PUMA | THE RIGHT-HAND ENGINE OIL SEPERATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED PRIOR TO ENGINE ASSEMBLY. |
| May 2021 | PUMA | VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE CURRENT SOFTWARE THAT CONTOLS THE FUNTIONALITY OF THE ECALL SYSTEM |
| Jan 2021 | PUMA mHEV | THE MHEV BATTERY CONNECTIONS MAY BECOME LOOSE |
| Aug 2020 | PUMA | THE HYBRID BATTERY CONNECTIONS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO FORD SPECIFICATION |
| Feb 2020 | PUMA | AIRBAG RETENTION SPRINGS MAY NOT LOCK AIRBAG TO STEERING WHEEL |
| Jul 2003 | PUMA | REAR BRAKE HOSE MAY CHAFE |
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 Puma
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 Puma
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 Puma 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, ST-Line X, Titanium and all other trims are variants of the same Puma and share VINs in the DVSA and SMMT databases.
Yes. The Puma Gen-E is registered in the UK as a Puma variant and is covered by the combined check. The Gen-E uses a different platform internally but shares the Puma model designation.
It's worth checking — even relatively new cars can sit on a dealer forecourt for months and may have an outstanding recall against the VIN that the previous keeper never had to action.
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.