Ford Galaxy, Mondeo, S-Max Recall R/2020/013: Takata Air Bag Inflator May Rupture On Deployment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Oct 2020
- Launched
- 219,738
- vehicles in the UK
- 20S32
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Galaxy, Mondeo, S-Max vehicles built between 5 January 2006 and 28 February 2017. Drivers airbag may not deploy correctly. The dealer will replace Driver air bag assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Drivers airbag may not deploy correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TAKATA AIR BAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE ON DEPLOYMENT Defect: Drivers airbag may not deploy correctly Remedy: Replace Driver air bag assembly
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: takata air bag inflator may rupture on deployment.
The Fix
The dealer will replace Driver air bag assembly.
Are You Affected?
Galaxy, Mondeo, S-Max built between 5 January 2006 and 28 February 2017 may be included. Ford estimates 219,738 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 20S32 or the DVSA reference R/2020/013. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus, Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo and 2 moreMulti vehicle line (MVL): telecommunications control module (TCU) loss of function software update | Book soon | R/2026/181 | |
| Ecosport, Edge, Explorer, Fiesta and 11 moreRear-View camera software update | Low | R/2025/359 | |
| Galaxy, Kuga, S-MaxPowertrain control module (PCM) software update | Urgent | R/2025/243 | |
| B-Max, Cmax, Ecosport, Fiesta MCA and 9 moreX-Car powertain control module (PCM) software update | Low | R/2025/094 | |
| Edge, Galaxy, Mondeo, S-MaxBrake hose leak | Urgent | R/2026/076 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2020/275 on 24 Sep 2020, for weld penertration on left lower control arm might not meet specification. The one launched after it was R/2020/317 on 21 Dec 2020, for particle contamination can cause internal short circuiting of high-voltage battery cells. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/013, launched 30 October 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.