Ford Transit Custom Recall R/2026/365: Potential Touch Condition Between Bulkhead Bolt And Fuel Tank, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Sep 2026
- Launched
- 12,720
- vehicles in the UK
- 26S59
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Transit Custom vehicles built between 6 June 2024 and 3 September 2026. There may be insufficient clearance between a bulkhead bolt and the fuel tank which could cause damage over time and lead to a fuel leak. The dealer will replace the bulkhead bolt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may be insufficient clearance between a bulkhead bolt and the fuel tank which could cause damage over time and lead to a fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Transit Custom - Potential Touch Condition Between Bulkhead Bolt And Fuel Tank - Product Safety Recall Defect: On affected vehicles there may be insufficient clearance between a bulkhead bolt and the fuel tank which could cause damage over time and lead to a fuel leak. Remedy: Replace the bulkhead bolt.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause damage over time and lead to a fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the bulkhead bolt.
Are You Affected?
Transit Custom built between 6 June 2024 and 3 September 2026 may be included. Ford estimates 12,720 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 26S59 or the DVSA reference R/2026/365. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourneo Custom, Transit, Transit CustomAutomatic transmission snap ring | Low | R/2026/306 | |
| Transit CustomSeatbelt fraying | Urgent | R/2026/261 | |
| Kuga, Mach-E, Transit, Transit Courier and 1 moreUnintended high beam behaviour: compliance | Book soon | R/2026/268 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit CustomWiper Motor | Book soon | R/2026/258 | |
| Tourneo Custom, Transit CustomDoor Module lost communication | Book soon | R/2026/254 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2026/356 on 23 Sep 2026, for rear quarter glass moulding. The one launched after it was R/2026/366 on 28 Sep 2026, for traffic sign recognition (TSR) unexpected activation / deactivation. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Transit Custom recall history, all recalls launched in 2026 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/365, launched 25 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.