Ford Kuga Recall R/2025/163: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 May 2025
- Launched
- 2,984
- vehicles in the UK
- 25S21
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Kuga vehicles built between 25 July 2019 and 12 January 2023. The remedy software for a previous recall which was needed to mitigate a potential fire risk may not have been installed correctly. The dealer will update the Power Control Module software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the software has been installed correctly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The remedy software for a previous recall which was needed to mitigate a potential fire risk may not have been installed correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25S21 Kuga - Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update Defect: On affected vehicles the remedy software for a previous recall which was needed to mitigate a potential fire risk may not have been installed correctly. Remedy: Update the Power Control Module software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the software has been installed correctly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: powertrain control module (PCM) software update.
The Fix
The dealer will update the Power Control Module software and perform an additional verification process to ensure the software has been installed correctly. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Kuga built between 25 July 2019 and 12 January 2023 may be included. Ford estimates 2,984 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 25S21 or the DVSA reference R/2025/163. 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/2025/162 on 30 Apr 2025, for powertrain control module software update. The one launched after it was R/2025/188 on 28 May 2025, for driver and passenger door modules software update. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Kuga recall history, all recalls launched in 2025 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/163, launched 9 May 2025. 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.