Ford Puma Recall R/2026/357: Exhaust System Cold End Replacement, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 21 Sep 2026
- Launched
- 26
- vehicles in the UK
- 26C33
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Puma vehicles built between 6 June 2024 and 6 May 2025. The incorrect exhaust system cold end may have been fitted during production. The dealer will replace the cold end of the exhaust system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The incorrect exhaust system cold end may have been fitted during production.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Puma - Exhaust system cold end replacement - Compliance Recall Defect: On affected vehicles the incorrect exhaust system cold end may have been fitted during production. Remedy: Replace the cold end of the exhaust system.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: exhaust system cold end replacement.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the cold end of the exhaust system.
Are You Affected?
Puma built between 6 June 2024 and 6 May 2025 may be included. Ford estimates 26 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 26C33 or the DVSA reference R/2026/357. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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/2026/355 on 18 Sep 2026, for eDS wiring touch. The one launched after it was R/2026/356 on 23 Sep 2026, for rear quarter glass moulding. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Puma recall history and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/357, launched 21 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.