Ford Transit Courier Recall R/2023/034: Some Vehicles Will Intermittently Show Airbag Light On, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Feb 2023
- Launched
- 513
- vehicles in the UK
- 22S78
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit Courier vehicles built between 13 July 2022 and 28 October 2022. Some vehicles may intermittently show the airbag light on. The recall notice describes the fix as: vehicles need to be checked and parts changed if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may intermittently show the airbag light on.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Some vehicles will intermittently show airbag light on. Defect: Some vehicles may intermittently show the airbag light on. Remedy: Vehicles need to be checked and parts changed if required.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: some vehicles will intermittently show airbag light on.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: vehicles need to be checked and parts changed if required.
Are You Affected?
Transit Courier built between 13 July 2022 and 28 October 2022 may be included. Ford estimates 513 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 22S78 or the DVSA reference R/2023/034. 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, 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 | |
| Tourneo Courier, Transit CourierInstrument panel defect affecting passenger airbag operation | Urgent | R/2026/088 | |
| Transit CourierDiesel DV-Neo engine coolant pump update | Urgent | R/2026/116 | |
| Tourneo Courier, Transit CourierHandbrake cable slippage | Urgent | R/2026/100 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2023/042 on 10 Feb 2023, for a small number of vehicles may be fitted with tyres that do not meet the high…. The one launched after it was R/2022/196 on 22 Mar 2023, for the vehicle could develop a crack around the exhaust muffler flange. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/034, launched 15 February 2023. 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.