DVLA recall archive
The archive holds 15,570 DVLA vehicle safety recalls dating back to 1992. Filter by manufacturer, year, or keyword. To check whether a specific vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall, run a live VRM recall check for £1.99.
Showing 76–100 of 535 recalls.
CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update
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.
Update the vehicle software to the latest level.
CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update
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.
Update the vehicle software to the latest level.
CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update
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.
Update the vehicle software to the latest level.
CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update
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.
Update the vehicle software to the latest level.
25S65 – Mustang Mach E – 12V Battery Discharge
On affected vehicles in the event of an unexpected 12V battery discharge the front door electronic latches retain their last lock/unlock status which could result in an unexpected lock out or lock in condition.
Update the software for the Power Control Module and the Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module.
25S77 – Ranger – Potential loss of brake assist
Affected vehicles could experience loss of brake boost and extended brake pedal travel and stopping distance.
Update the Electric Brake Boost module software to the latest level.
25S79 Explorer Capri - Ground Connection Inspection
Affected vehicles may have a ground connection where the correct tightening torque was not achieved during manufacturing. This may lead to the malfunction of specific features engine stalling and arcing with an increased risk of localised melting.
Inspect the ground connection and if necessary tighten the nut to the correct specification.
25S79 Explorer Capri - Ground Connection Inspection
Affected vehicles may have a ground connection where the correct tightening torque was not achieved during manufacturing. This may lead to the malfunction of specific features engine stalling and arcing with an increased risk of localised melting.
Inspect the ground connection and if necessary tighten the nut to the correct specification.
25S39 Ranger - Potential Camshaft Sprocket Failure
On affected vehicles the left-side camshaft sprocket on the engine could fracture due to a manufacturing defect resulting in an engine stall.
Inspect the left-side camshaft sprocket and replace if necessary.
25S58 – Transit Custom PHEV and Explorer PHEV – Software update
On affected vehicles the remedy software for a previous recall may not have been installed correctly. In the event of a high voltage battery cell internal short customers may experience a battery power off resulting in a loss of motive power with coasting and battery thermal venting potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
Update the Battery Energy Control Module software. If a high voltage battery cell capacity anomaly is detected replace the high voltage battery pack.
25S58 – Transit Custom PHEV and Explorer PHEV – Software update
On affected vehicles the remedy software for a previous recall may not have been installed correctly. In the event of a high voltage battery cell internal short customers may experience a battery power off resulting in a loss of motive power with coasting and battery thermal venting potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
Update the Battery Energy Control Module software. If a high voltage battery cell capacity anomaly is detected replace the high voltage battery pack.
25S51 Transit Custom – Passenger airbag replacement required
On affected vehicles in the event of a crash that triggers the passenger airbag the inflator tube may rupture. The rupture can result in metal fragmentation damage to the airbag cushion complete loss of airbag functionality and an increased risk of injury or death.
Replace the passenger airbag.
24B36 Transit - Chassis Inspection
Ford constantly monitors production processes and vehicles in operation. While monitoring vehicles in operation we have become aware of a number of Transit Chassis vehicles which may require a strengthening plate to be fitted to the vehicle’s chassis. The strengthening plate is precautionary and will provide additional strength and durability for the life of the vehicle.
The Ford dealer will visually inspect the affected chassis section for any initial damage and will install a reinforcement plate to prevent any potential future deformation.
25S54 Kuga S-Max and Galaxy - Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
Certain Kuga S-Max and Galaxy vehicles equipped with a 2.5L HEV/PHEV Engine may not have the remedy for Safety Recall 23S27 installed correctly but were recorded as having received the repair successfully. Because the correct software update may not have been installed on these vehicles the underlying condition specified in Safety Recall 23S27 potential under hood fire may still exist.
Dealers are to update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software.
25S54 Kuga S-Max and Galaxy - Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
Certain Kuga S-Max and Galaxy vehicles equipped with a 2.5L HEV/PHEV Engine may not have the remedy for Safety Recall 23S27 installed correctly but were recorded as having received the repair successfully. Because the correct software update may not have been installed on these vehicles the underlying condition specified in Safety Recall 23S27 potential under hood fire may still exist.
Dealers are to update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software.
25S54 Kuga S-Max and Galaxy - Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
Certain Kuga S-Max and Galaxy vehicles equipped with a 2.5L HEV/PHEV Engine may not have the remedy for Safety Recall 23S27 installed correctly but were recorded as having received the repair successfully. Because the correct software update may not have been installed on these vehicles the underlying condition specified in Safety Recall 23S27 potential under hood fire may still exist.
Dealers are to update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software.
25S69 Explorer Capri - Rear Right Seatbelt Bracket Potential Spot Weld Missing
Affected vehicles have been manufactured with a rear right seatbelt bracket that could potentially have a missing weld. The absence of the weld could compromise the integrity of the seatbelt system during an accident.
Install a nut and bolt to restore the integrity of the rear right seatbelt bracket.
25S86 Transit Transit Custom - Potential Panther Engine Timing Idler Gear Loose
On affected vehicles the engine idler gear bolt may shear resulting in the idler gear dropping and primary drive failure. This can result in complete engine failure leading to a stall and/or no start condition.
Replace the idler gear and idler bolt.
25S86 Transit Transit Custom - Potential Panther Engine Timing Idler Gear Loose
On affected vehicles the engine idler gear bolt may shear resulting in the idler gear dropping and primary drive failure. This can result in complete engine failure leading to a stall and/or no start condition.
Replace the idler gear and idler bolt.
25E03 – Puma mHEV - Hybrid system fault
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.
Update the Battery Energy Control Module software.
25S59 Transit Transit Custom - Potential exhaust manifold nut incorrectly torqued
On affected vehicles the correct tightening torque was not reached on some of the exhaust manifold nuts during the manufacturing process. This could lead to exhaust gas leaking and the melting of the nearby plastic oil separator causing oil to leak on to hot surfaces and the risk of fire.
Visually check to confirm all nut positions and condition. Remove the engine and replace the nut and stud if not ok.
25S59 Transit Transit Custom - Potential exhaust manifold nut incorrectly torqued
On affected vehicles the correct tightening torque was not reached on some of the exhaust manifold nuts during the manufacturing process. This could lead to exhaust gas leaking and the melting of the nearby plastic oil separator causing oil to leak on to hot surfaces and the risk of fire.
Visually check to confirm all nut positions and condition. Remove the engine and replace the nut and stud if not ok.
25S34 Tourneo Connect - Potential Front Entertainment Control Module (FEM) Screen Freezing
Affected vehicles could potentially have the Front Entertainment Control Module (FEM) screen freezing. The issue could increase the risk of missing persons or obstacles behind the vehicle when reversing with a frozen rear-view camera picture.
Update the FEM software and perform a verification process. Replace the FEM if necessary.
25C10 - Transit Custom - Driver and Passenger Door Modules Software Update
On affected vehicles the remedy software for a previous recall may not have been installed correctly. It may be possible the driver or passenger windows will not automatically reverse when encountering an obstruction.
Update the Driver and Passenger Door Modules with the latest software and verify the process to ensure correct installation.
25S21 Kuga - Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update
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.
Update the Power Control Module software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the software has been installed correctly.
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