Ford Kuga Recall R/2023/042: A Small Number Of Vehicles May Be Fitted With Tyres That Do Not Meet The High…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 10 Feb 2023
- Launched
- 142
- vehicles in the UK
- 23S03
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Kuga vehicles built between 23 June 2022 and 1 July 2022. A small number of vehicles may be fitted with tyres that do not meet the high specification expected. The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a visual inspection of the summer tyres to identify known and specific build codes. If after inspecting the vehicle a tyre(s) is identified as one of the known specific build numbers that falls in the suspect build range the Dealer will replace the affected tyre free of charge. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A small number of vehicles may be fitted with tyres that do not meet the high specification expected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A small number of vehicles may be fitted with tyres that do not meet the high specification expected. Defect: A small number of vehicles may be fitted with tyres that do not meet the high specification expected. Remedy: Conduct a visual inspection of the summer tyres to identify known and specific build codes. If after inspecting the vehicle a tyre(s) is identified as one of the known specific build numbers that falls in the suspect build range the Dealer will replace the affected tyre free of charge.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a small number of vehicles may be fitted with tyres that do not meet the high specification expected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: conduct a visual inspection of the summer tyres to identify known and specific build codes. If after inspecting the vehicle a tyre(s) is identified as one of the known specific build numbers that falls in the suspect build range the Dealer will replace the affected tyre free of charge.
Are You Affected?
Kuga built between 23 June 2022 and 1 July 2022 may be included. Ford estimates 142 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 23S03 or the DVSA reference R/2023/042. 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-ETraffic sign recognition (TSR) unexpected activation / deactivation | Low | R/2026/366 | |
| 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/2023/024 on 31 Jan 2023, for on certain vehicles an incorrect configuration was loaded onto the Body Control Module…. The one launched after it was R/2023/034 on 15 Feb 2023, for some vehicles will intermittently show airbag light on. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Kuga recall history and all recalls launched in 2023.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/042, launched 10 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.