Ford Kuga Recall R/2025/527: Do Not Charge High Voltage Battery To Levels Above 80%, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Nov 2025
- Launched
- 49,466
- vehicles in the UK
- 25SC4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Kuga vehicles built between 7 August 2019 and 27 February 2026. The high voltage battery may have some cells that could potentially develop a short circuit leading to a Stop Safely Now message and possible loss of motive power or battery thermal venting. The dealer will update the vehicle's battery energy control module software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The high voltage battery may have some cells that could potentially develop a short circuit leading to a Stop Safely Now message and possible loss of motive power or battery thermal venting.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25SC4 Kuga - Do not charge high voltage battery to levels above 80% Defect: On affected vehicles the high voltage battery may have some cells that could potentially develop a short circuit leading to a Stop Safely Now message and possible loss of motive power or battery thermal venting. Remedy: Update the vehicle's Battery Energy Control Module software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a Stop Safely Now message and possible loss of motive power or battery thermal venting.
The Fix
The dealer will update the vehicle's battery energy control module software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Kuga built between 7 August 2019 and 27 February 2026 may be included. Ford estimates 49,466 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 25SC4 or the DVSA reference R/2025/527. 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/2025/421 on 3 Nov 2025, for transit Custom double cab in van (DCiV): second row bench seat manufacturing defect. The one launched after it was R/2025/474 on 7 Nov 2025, for front seat back 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/2025/527, launched 4 November 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.