Ford Kuga Recall R/2026/355: eDS Wiring Touch, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Sep 2026
- Launched
- 33,487
- vehicles in the UK
- 26S62
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Kuga vehicles built between 20 December 2024 and 24 July 2026. Some vehicles may have a touch condition between a fixing screw and push nut to the Instrument Panel (IP) wiring harness. The dealer will inspect and reposition wiring harness to increase clearance and protect surfaces and if necessary repair or replace the instrument panel wiring harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have a touch condition between a fixing screw and push nut to the Instrument Panel (IP) wiring harness. If the vehicle’s wiring is damaged different warning messages may appear depending on which wire is affected. These could include warnings for the airbag system eCall stability control or driver assistance features such as Lane Keeping Aid or Pre-Collision Assist. The airbags will not deploy by accident but if an airbag warning is ignored the airbags may not work correctly in a crash. In some cases the vehicle could lose power while driving and display a “Stop safely now” message. If this happens braking and steering will still work so the driver can safely bring the vehicle to a stop. Damaged wiring could also cause a short circuit which may increase the risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 26S62 Kuga - EDS Wiring touch Defect: Affected vehicles may have a touch condition between a fixing screw and push nut to the Instrument Panel (IP) wiring harness. If the vehicle’s wiring is damaged different warning messages may appear depending on which wire is affected. These could include warnings for the airbag system eCall stability control or driver assistance features such as Lane Keeping Aid or Pre-Collision Assist. The airbags will not deploy by accident but if an airbag warning is ignored the airbags may not work correctly in a crash. In some cases the vehicle could lose power while driving and display a “Stop safely now” message. If this happens braking and steering will still work so the driver can safely bring the vehicle to a stop. Damaged wiring could also cause a short circuit which may increase the risk of fire. Remedy: Inspect and reposition wiring harness to increase clearance and protect surfaces and if necessary repair or replace the instrument panel wiring harness.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: eDS wiring touch.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and reposition wiring harness to increase clearance and protect surfaces and if necessary repair or replace the instrument panel wiring harness.
Are You Affected?
Kuga built between 20 December 2024 and 24 July 2026 may be included. Ford estimates 33,487 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 26S62 or the DVSA reference R/2026/355. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Focus, Galaxy, Kuga, Mondeo and 2 moreMulti vehicle line (MVL): telecommunications control module (TCU) loss of function software update | Book soon | R/2026/181 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2026/345 on 4 Sep 2026, for windshield wipers and washer system potentially inoperative during freezing temperatures. The one launched after it was R/2026/357 on 21 Sep 2026, for exhaust system cold end replacement. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Kuga recall history, all recalls launched in 2026 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/355, launched 18 September 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.