Ford Galaxy, Kuga, S-Max Recall R/2025/243: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Jul 2025
- Launched
- 594
- vehicles in the UK
- 25S54
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Galaxy, Kuga, S-Max vehicles built between 9 January 2021 and 16 December 2022. Certain Kuga S-Max and Galaxy vehicles equipped with a 2.5L HEV/PHEV Engine may not have the remedy for Safety Recall 23S27 installed correctly but were recorded as having received the repair successfully. The dealer will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain Kuga S-Max and Galaxy vehicles equipped with a 2.5L HEV/PHEV Engine may not have the remedy for Safety Recall 23S27 installed correctly but were recorded as having received the repair successfully. Because the correct software update may not have been installed on these vehicles the underlying condition specified in Safety Recall 23S27 potential under hood fire may still exist.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25S54 Kuga S-Max and Galaxy - Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update Defect: Certain Kuga S-Max and Galaxy vehicles equipped with a 2.5L HEV/PHEV Engine may not have the remedy for Safety Recall 23S27 installed correctly but were recorded as having received the repair successfully. Because the correct software update may not have been installed on these vehicles the underlying condition specified in Safety Recall 23S27 potential under hood fire may still exist. Remedy: Dealers are to update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software.
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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 Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Galaxy, Kuga, S-Max built between 9 January 2021 and 16 December 2022 may be included. Ford estimates 594 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 25S54 or the DVSA reference R/2025/243. 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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This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2025/242 on 4 Jul 2025, for rear right seatbelt bracket potential spot weld missing. The one launched after it was R/2025/226 on 8 Jul 2025, for chassis Inspection. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Kuga recall history, all recalls launched in 2025 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/243, launched 7 July 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.