Ford Kuga, Mach-E Recall R/2026/366: Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) Unexpected Activation / Deactivation, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 28 Sep 2026
- Launched
- 12,080
- vehicles in the UK
- 26C38
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Kuga, Mach-E vehicles built between 12 September 2023 and 29 May 2026. Some vehicles have been identified where the Traffic Sign Recognition and Driver Alert System are being turned on or off without the expected notification to the driver. The dealer will update the vehicles configuration and Software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles have been identified where the Traffic Sign Recognition and Driver Alert System are being turned on or off without the expected notification to the driver.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Multi Vehicle Line: Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) Unexpected Activation / Deactivation Defect: Affected vehicles have been identified where the Traffic Sign Recognition and Driver Alert System are being turned on or off without the expected notification to the driver. Remedy: Update the vehicles configuration and Software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: traffic sign recognition (TSR) unexpected activation / deactivation.
The Fix
The dealer will update the vehicles configuration and Software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Kuga, Mach-E built between 12 September 2023 and 29 May 2026 may be included. Ford estimates 12,080 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 26C38 or the DVSA reference R/2026/366. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KugaEDS wiring touch | Urgent | R/2026/355 | |
| 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/2026/365 on 25 Sep 2026, for potential touch condition between bulkhead bolt and fuel tank. The one launched after it was R/2026/030 on 3 Feb 2027, for powertrain control module software update. You can also see every Ford recall, the Ford Kuga recall history and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/366, launched 28 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.