Ford Transit, Transit Custom Recall R/2026/018: Battery Venting, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 30 Jan 2026
- Launched
- 147,340
- vehicles in the UK
- 25SE6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit, Transit Custom vehicles built between 24 May 2022 and 6 January 2026. Some vehicles may have 12V batteries that have been incorrectly vented allowing any potential venting to be directed into the cabin. The dealer will inspect the battery and replace if required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have 12V batteries that have been incorrectly vented allowing any potential venting to be directed into the cabin.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25SE6 - Transit and Transit Custom - 12V Battery Venting Defect: Affected vehicles may have 12V batteries that have been incorrectly vented allowing any potential venting to be directed into the cabin. Remedy: Inspect the battery and replace if required. Fit a battery vent tube to expel any gases.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: battery Venting.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the battery and replace if required.
Are You Affected?
Transit, Transit Custom built between 24 May 2022 and 6 January 2026 may be included. Ford estimates 147,340 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 25SE6 or the DVSA reference R/2026/018. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit CustomPotential touch condition between bulkhead bolt and fuel tank | Urgent | R/2026/365 | |
| TransitVehicle identification number label missing mandatory weight information | Low | R/2026/312 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit, Transit CustomAutomatic transmission snap ring | Low | R/2026/306 | |
| TransitMissing MOIS (Moving off information system | Low | R/2026/297 | |
| Transit CustomSeatbelt fraying | Urgent | R/2026/261 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2025/530 on 9 Dec 2025, for potential seat belt anchor pretensioner issue. The one launched after it was R/2026/028 on 3 Feb 2026, for audio front control module software. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Transit Custom recall history and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/018, launched 30 January 2026. 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.