Ford Kuga Recall R/2025/341: Cylinder Head Replacement, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 Sep 2025
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 25S61
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Kuga vehicles built between 16 September 2024 and 12 December 2024. The cylinder head may have loose ball plugs. The dealer will replace the cylinder head. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The cylinder head may have loose ball plugs. This condition may result in a rapid oil leak if a ball plug comes out of the cylinder head.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25S61 - Kuga - Cylinder head replacement Defect: On affected vehicles the cylinder head may have loose ball plugs. This condition may result in a rapid oil leak if a ball plug comes out of the cylinder head. Remedy: Replace the cylinder head.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a rapid oil leak if a ball plug comes out of the cylinder head.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the cylinder head.
Are You Affected?
Kuga built between 16 September 2024 and 12 December 2024 may be included. Ford estimates 3 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 25S61 or the DVSA reference R/2025/341. 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/2025/359 on 8 Sep 2025, for rear-View camera software update. The one launched after it was R/2025/400 on 22 Sep 2025, for rear shock absorber inspection. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Kuga recall history and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/341, launched 15 September 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.