Ford Kuga Recall R/2022/231: Under Certain Operating Conditions An Oil And/or Fuel Vapour Leak In The Presence Of An…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 Jul 2022
- Launched
- 16,155
- vehicles in the UK
- 22S47
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Kuga vehicles built between 8 January 2020 and 1 July 2022. Under certain operating conditions an oil and/or fuel vapour leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in an engine compartment or vehicle fire localized melting or smoke. The recall notice describes the fix as: modification of the engine undertray and active grill assemblies. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain operating conditions an oil and/or fuel vapour leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in an engine compartment or vehicle fire localized melting or smoke.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Under certain operating conditions an oil and/or fuel vapour leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in an engine compartment or vehicle fire localized melting or smoke. Defect: Under certain operating conditions an oil and/or fuel vapour leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in an engine compartment or vehicle fire localized melting or smoke. Remedy: Modification of the engine undertray and active grill assemblies.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an engine compartment or vehicle fire localized melting or smoke.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: modification of the engine undertray and active grill assemblies.
Are You Affected?
Kuga built between 8 January 2020 and 1 July 2022 may be included. Ford estimates 16,155 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 22S47 or the DVSA reference R/2022/231. 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?.
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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/2022/167 on 19 Jul 2022, for internal fault with one of the battery arrays may cause overheating. The one launched after it was R/2022/209 on 21 Jul 2022, for the image processing module -a (ipma) is not calibrated correctly. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Kuga recall history, all recalls launched in 2022 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/231, launched 19 July 2022. 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.