Ford Kuga PHEV Recall R/2020/317: Particle Contamination Can Cause Internal Short Circuiting Of High-voltage Battery Cells, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Dec 2020
- Launched
- 2,326
- vehicles in the UK
- 20S61
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Kuga PHEV vehicles built between 13 January 2020 and 24 September 2020. Particle contamination can cause internal short circuiting of high-voltage battery cells. The dealer will replace the HV battery pack on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Particle contamination can cause internal short circuiting of high-voltage battery cells.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PARTICLE CONTAMINATION CAN CAUSE INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUITING OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY CELLS Defect: Particle contamination can cause internal short circuiting of high-voltage battery cells. Remedy: The HV battery pack will be replaced on affected vehicles.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause internal short circuiting of high-voltage battery cells.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the HV battery pack on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
Kuga PHEV built between 13 January 2020 and 24 September 2020 may be included. Ford estimates 2,326 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 20S61 or the DVSA reference R/2020/317. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuga PHEVKuga 2.5L PHEV supercreep | Urgent | R/2024/260 | |
| Kuga PHEVInternal fault with one of the battery arrays may cause overheating | Urgent | R/2022/167 | |
| Kuga PHEVA battery may have an incorrectly positioned/welded busbar in one of the battery arrays | Urgent | R/2022/003 | |
| KugaEDS wiring touch | Urgent | R/2026/355 | |
| RangerHigh voltage battery tray retaining bracket replacement | Urgent | R/2026/123 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2020/013 on 30 Oct 2020, for takata air bag inflator may rupture on deployment. The one launched after it was R/2021/008 on 18 Jan 2021, for the MHEV battery connections may become loose. 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/2020/317, launched 21 December 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.