Ford Transit Recall R/2026/178: Potential Incorrect CO2 Emissions Recorded On The Certificate Of Conformity, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Apr 2026
- Launched
- 602
- vehicles in the UK
- 25C56
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit vehicles built between 31 March 2022 and 31 January 2024. The Certificate of Conformity (CoC) may contain inaccurate CO2 data. The dealer will exchange CoC papers and help owners update their vehicle’s registration documentation. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Certificate of Conformity (CoC) may contain inaccurate CO2 data. As a result the CoCs state a lower CO2 value than intended.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25C56 Transit - Potential Incorrect CO2 Emissions Recorded On The Certificate Of Conformity Defect: On affected vehicles the Certificate of Conformity (CoC) may contain inaccurate CO2 data. As a result the CoCs state a lower CO2 value than intended. Remedy: Dealers will exchange CoC papers and help owners update their vehicle’s registration documentation. Ford will reimburse any underpaid purchase tax due as a result of the vehicle’s re-registration.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential incorrect CO2 emissions recorded on the certificate of conformity.
The Fix
The dealer will exchange CoC papers and help owners update their vehicle’s registration documentation.
Are You Affected?
Transit built between 31 March 2022 and 31 January 2024 may be included. Ford estimates 602 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 25C56 or the DVSA reference R/2026/178. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Kuga, Mach-E, Transit, Transit Courier and 1 moreUnintended high beam behaviour: compliance | Book soon | R/2026/268 | |
| TransitInstrument panel cluster configuration update | Urgent | R/2026/172 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2026/170 on 24 Apr 2026, for puma -Certificate of conformity (CoC) update tyre mismatch. The one launched after it was R/2026/180 on 29 Apr 2026, for position lights not operating correctly. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/178, launched 27 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.