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Ford S-Max recalls

23 DVSA safety recalls name the Ford S-Max, launched 2006 to 2026. Each covers a range of build dates, not every S-Max. Newest first; open a recall for the defect, the fix and every model it names.

Recall data updated

Recalls23
Latest launch2026
Earliest launch2006
Earliest and latest build dates named2005 to 2023
Is a specific S-Max affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

All Ford S-Max recalls

Newest first. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for this model, for the whole recall, or the figure DVSA repeats on each model line.
RecallLaunchedBuiltVehicles
Multi Vehicle Line (MVL): Telecommunications Control Module (TCU) loss of Function Software Update R/2026/1815 May 202620 Nov 2020 to 27 Mar 202367
Kuga S-Max and Galaxy - Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update R/2025/2437 Jul 202524 Nov 2021 to 2 Nov 202221
X-Car Powertain Control Module (PCM) Software Update R/2025/09419 Dec 202415 Jun 2018 to 21 Sep 20224,642
Brake Hose Leak R/2026/07623 May 20244 Dec 2014 to 3 Oct 20187,510
Kuga S-Max/Galaxy 2.5L HEV/PHEV Engine: Engine Compartment Issue (DVSA lists S-MAX/GALAXY) R/2023/17526 Feb 202417 Mar 2021 to 23 Dec 2022not recorded
THE eCALL FEATURE WILL STOP FUNCTIONING DUE TO A MALFUNCTION R/2022/23929 Jul 202211 May 2022 to 29 Jul 20229,388 (whole recall)
A number of vehicles fitted with adaptive headlamps will not display a warning message R/2022/18223 Jun 20229 Nov 2018 to 25 Apr 20222,260 per line
The rear suspension toe link could corrode over time leading to reduced material and load capacity R/2021/00522 Feb 202120 Jan 2015 to 18 Feb 202039,441 per line
Takata air bag inflator may rupture on deployment R/2020/01330 Oct 20205 Jan 2006 to 28 Feb 2017219,738 (whole recall)
Potential battery acid leakage around negative terminal R/2019/21229 Aug 201913 Feb 2014 to 11 Feb 201956,154 (whole recall)
Overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause the cylinder head to crack R/2019/02014 Jun 20192 Jun 2010 to 20 Dec 20144,026 (whole recall)
Vehicle could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture R/2018/35122 Feb 20197 Jul 2016 to 18 Apr 201866,497 (whole recall)
Possible low torque condition with the air conditioning clutch fastener R/2018/2137 Nov 20181 Sep 2014 to 20 Apr 20183,021 (whole recall)
Clutch pressure plate may fracture R/2018/08216 Jul 20181 Aug 2009 to 30 Jun 2016122,199 (whole recall)
Oil sump may crack due to the engine overheating R/2018/05312 Mar 201825 May 2015 to 19 Oct 201548,595 (whole recall)
Headlamps may switch off without warning R/2016/11320 Jun 20166 Oct 2014 to 8 Feb 20169,705 (whole recall)
Fire may occur R/2013/10313 Sep 201312 Jan 2012 to 11 Feb 20131,985 (whole recall)
Panoramic roof panel may detach R/2010/21614 Dec 2010not recorded7 per line
Hard brake pedal may occur during engine warm up R/2009/05021 May 20091 Nov 2008 to 12 Mar 200913,029 (whole recall)
Glass roof panel may detach R/2008/03812 Mar 200827 Sep 2006 to 5 Oct 20069 per line
In low ambient temperature hard brake pedal may occur R/2007/1335 Dec 20072 Nov 2005 to 30 Dec 200617,972 (whole recall)
Heated windscreen earth point may not be tightened - risk of burn damage to trim R/2007/00310 Jan 20071 Dec 2005 to 28 Jun 20065,153 per line
Possibility of engine cut out R/2006/11817 Jul 20061 Feb 2006 to 11 Jun 2006209 per line

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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