Ford Puma Recall R/2026/170: Puma -Certificate Of Conformity (CoC) Update Tyre Mismatch, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 24 Apr 2026
- Launched
- 4,124
- vehicles in the UK
- 26C04
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Puma vehicles built between 1 April 2025 and 26 September 2025. While monitoring vehicles in operation Ford has become aware that a number of Puma Gen-E vehicles may show a mismatch between the Tyre information on the Certificate of Conformity (COC) and Homologation documents and may not meet regulatory requirements. The recall notice describes the fix as: document exchange. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
While monitoring vehicles in operation Ford has become aware that a number of Puma Gen-E vehicles may show a mismatch between the Tyre information on the Certificate of Conformity (COC) and Homologation documents and may not meet regulatory requirements.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Puma -Certificate of Conformity (CoC) Update Tyre Mismatch Defect: While monitoring vehicles in operation Ford has become aware that a number of Puma Gen-E vehicles may show a mismatch between the Tyre information on the Certificate of Conformity (COC) and Homologation documents and may not meet regulatory requirements. Remedy: Document exchange
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: puma -Certificate of conformity (CoC) update tyre mismatch.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: document exchange.
Are You Affected?
Puma built between 1 April 2025 and 26 September 2025 may be included. Ford estimates 4,124 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 26C04 or the DVSA reference R/2026/170. 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 | |
| PumaDriveshaft Inspection | Urgent | R/2026/165 | |
| PumaInstrument panel cluster software update | Low | R/2026/064 | |
| PumaPuma restraint control module software | Low | R/2026/039 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2026/173 on 23 Apr 2026, for lane keeping system software update. The one launched after it was R/2026/178 on 27 Apr 2026, for potential incorrect CO2 emissions recorded on the certificate of conformity. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Puma recall history and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/170, launched 24 April 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.