Ford Kuga Recall R/2020/224: The HV Battery Pack Can Overheat And Result In The Venting Of Hot Gas, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Sep 2020
- Launched
- 5,046
- vehicles in the UK
- 20S38/20S44
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Kuga vehicles built between 1 July 2019 and 7 September 2020. The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle. The recall notice describes the fix as: to prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE HV BATTERY PACK CAN OVERHEAT AND RESULT IN THE VENTING OF HOT GAS Defect: The HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas which can ignite vehicle components or in extreme cases the entire vehicle. Remedy: To prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the HV battery pack can overheat and result in the venting of hot gas.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: to prevent a vehicle fire the vehicles should not be charged using the external charging cable and the vehicles should only be driven using the default Auto EV mode only.
Are You Affected?
Kuga built between 1 July 2019 and 7 September 2020 may be included. Ford estimates 5,046 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 20S38/20S44 or the DVSA reference R/2020/224. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
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| KugaEDS wiring touch | Urgent | R/2026/355 | |
| Kuga, RangerPotential exhaust gas recirculation valve failure | Urgent | R/2026/160 | |
| Kuga, Mach-E, Transit, Transit Courier and 1 moreUnintended high beam behaviour: compliance | Book soon | R/2026/268 | |
| Focus, Kuga, Tourneo Connect, Transit Connect and 1 moreDiesel DV-Neo engine coolant pump update | Urgent | R/2026/237 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2020/140 on 4 Sep 2020, for an improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body. The one launched after it was R/2020/214 on 9 Sep 2020, for the fuel operated heater could start inadvertently. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Kuga recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/224, launched 4 September 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.