Ford Puma Recall R/2026/039: Puma Restraint Control Module Software, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 6 Feb 2026
- Launched
- 598
- vehicles in the UK
- 25SF3
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Puma vehicles built between 28 April 2023 and 25 July 2023. The software repair for previous recall 25SF3 may not have been delivered properly and may still have incorrect Restraint Control Module (RCM) software. The dealer will update the RCM and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The software repair for previous recall 25SF3 may not have been delivered properly and may still have incorrect Restraint Control Module (RCM) software. If the incorrect software is installed the system will not display any warnings and the restraints system performance could be degraded in an accident increasing the risk of injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25SF3 Puma Restraint Control Module Software Defect: On affected vehicles the software repair for previous recall 25SF3 may not have been delivered properly and may still have incorrect Restraint Control Module (RCM) software. If the incorrect software is installed the system will not display any warnings and the restraints system performance could be degraded in an accident increasing the risk of injury. Remedy: Update the RCM and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: puma restraint control module software.
The Fix
The dealer will update the RCM and perform an additional verification process to ensure the configuration has been installed correctly.
Are You Affected?
Puma built between 28 April 2023 and 25 July 2023 may be included. Ford estimates 598 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 25SF3 or the DVSA reference R/2026/039. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PumaExhaust system cold end replacement | Low | R/2026/357 | |
| Focus, Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo and 2 moreMulti vehicle line (MVL): telecommunications control module (TCU) loss of function software update | Book soon | R/2026/181 | |
| PumaPuma -Certificate of conformity (CoC) update tyre mismatch | Book soon | R/2026/170 | |
| PumaDriveshaft Inspection | Urgent | R/2026/165 | |
| PumaInstrument panel cluster software update | Low | R/2026/064 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2026/038 on 5 Feb 2026, for powertrain control module software update. The one launched after it was R/2026/047 on 6 Feb 2026, for powertrain control module software update. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Puma recall history, all recalls launched in 2026 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/039, launched 6 February 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.