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Ford Transit recalls

59 DVSA safety recalls name the Ford Transit, launched 1996 to 2026. Each covers a range of build dates, not every Transit. Newest first; open a recall for the defect, the fix and every model it names.

Recall data updated

Recalls59
Latest launch2026
Earliest launch1996
Earliest and latest build dates named1991 to 2026
Is a specific Transit 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 Transit 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
Transit - Vehicle Identification Number Label Missing Mandatory Weight Information R/2026/31231 Jul 202617 May 2024 to 14 Jan 202528
Transit and Transit/Tourneo Custom - Automatic Transmission Snap Ring R/2026/30630 Jul 202625 Oct 2025 to 6 May 202631
Transit M2 - Missing MOIS (Moving Off Information System R/2026/29710 Jul 20261 Dec 2025 to 28 Feb 202612
Multi Vehicle Line: Unintended High Beam Behaviour - Compliance R/2026/26830 Jun 20264 Mar 2026 to 9 Jun 20263,895
Transit - Potential Incorrect CO2 Emissions Recorded On The Certificate Of Conformity R/2026/17827 Apr 202631 Mar 2022 to 31 Jan 2024602
Transit - Instrument Panel Cluster Configuration Update R/2026/17223 Apr 202622 Dec 2020 to 26 Oct 202117
25SD9 - E-Transit - Halfshaft Retention Force (DVSA lists E-Transit) R/2026/0317 Apr 20269 Dec 2021 to 7 Jan 20269,319
Transit - Lower Arm Rear Bolt Replacement R/2026/13726 Mar 20269 Jan 2025 to 17 Jun 20254
25SC5 Transit Automatic Transmission Wiring Damage R/2026/03227 Feb 202613 May 2024 to 18 Oct 20251,408
Transit - Double Chassis Side Marker Lamps Missing R/2026/02412 Feb 202618 Aug 2025 to 9 Dec 202594
Transit - Body Control Module Software Update R/2026/0486 Feb 202631 May 2024 to 5 Jun 20244
25SE6 - Transit and Transit Custom - 12V Battery Venting R/2026/01830 Jan 202624 May 2022 to 6 Jan 202691,461
E-Transit - 12V Battery Venting (DVSA lists E-Transit) R/2025/5242 Dec 20259 Dec 2021 to 1 Oct 20259,103
Transit M2 Bus - Software Update R/2025/42916 Oct 202528 Apr 2025 to 16 Jun 2025120
Frozen Rearview Camera Screen R/2025/36124 Sep 202519 Jul 2023 to 14 May 20244,867
CrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update R/2025/3598 Sep 202511 Mar 20211
Transit - Chassis Inspection R/2025/2268 Jul 202527 Oct 2023 to 24 Jan 2024140
Transit Transit Custom - Potential Panther Engine Timing Idler Gear Loose R/2025/35228 Jun 202517 Sep 2024 to 9 May 20251 per line
Transit Transit Custom - Potential exhaust manifold nut incorrectly torqued R/2025/1999 Jun 202520 Feb 2025 to 7 Mar 20255
Transit - Side parking lights not operating correctly R/2024/4404 Nov 20242 Jun 2024 to 16 Jun 202490
Transit Skeletal Chassis Inspection R/2024/41311 Oct 202419 Oct 2023 to 3 Apr 20245,352
Transit Rear hub bearing R/2024/34610 Sep 20241 Oct 2023 to 29 Apr 202418
Transit - Incorrect trailer tow installed R/2024/2001 May 202421 Oct 2022 to 21 Aug 20233
Transit Rear Brake Line Inspection R/2024/19022 Apr 202412 Dec 2023 to 27 Dec 20236
Transit Skeletal Chassis Inspection R/2024/19415 Apr 202427 Oct 2023 to 10 Jan 2024130
The SYNC screen may display a blue or black image when the vehicle is placed in reverse R/2023/33613 Dec 20234 Oct 2021 to 10 Oct 20236,952
The Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FCPB) may detach from the Internal Circuit Board (ICB) (DVSA lists E-Transit) R/2023/29618 Oct 202322 Feb 20231
Due to an instrument panel cluster misconfiguration the advanced emergency braking system warning R/2022/03717 Feb 202212 Jun 2020 to 4 Nov 2021111
The fuel injector fuel return line connection may not be fully secure R/2021/28110 Aug 20217 Jun 2021 to 28 Jun 20212
Some vehicles may have been built with an additional bolt that may be loose within the electric R/2021/18321 May 202130 Jun 2019 to 26 Apr 202120 per line
A rear driveshaft bearing support bracket has not been fitted with the intended internal bushes R/2020/36121 Jan 202124 Sep 2019 to 25 Aug 20202
Weld penertration on left lower control arm might not meet specification R/2020/27524 Sep 20202 Jun 2020 to 15 Sep 20202,180 per line
The lower control arms may be fitted with missing or partial welds R/2020/24727 Aug 20204 Oct 2019 to 29 Jul 20202,675 per line
The run on water pump may overheat R/2020/18326 Jun 20202 May 2016 to 4 May 202091,814 per line
Incorrectly torqued left hand seatbelt to seatbelt shoulder height adjuster bolt R/2019/0508 Feb 20196 Feb 2017 to 29 Aug 20173 per line
Vehicle handling may be compromised by rear stabiliser fault R/2015/21513 Jan 201614 Mar 2015 to 21 Oct 20151,747
Tow bar may fail R/2015/17717 Sep 201513 Nov 2012 to 11 May 201522
Engine may cut out R/2015/02511 Feb 201512 Sep 2014 to 26 Jan 201513,853 per line
Possible brake failure R/2013/0288 Mar 201328 Sep 2012 to 6 Feb 201316,348
Brake fluid may leak - braking efficiency may be affected R/2013/0075 Feb 201319 May 2010 to 14 Aug 2012127,882
Wiper arm may detach R/2012/13022 Nov 20121 Jun 2011 to 31 Oct 20115,021
Possibility of fire R/2010/03128 Apr 20101 Sep 2006 to 31 Oct 2007109 per line
Steering hub may fracture and detach R/2009/0818 Oct 20091 Jul 2007 to 31 Aug 20078,587
Tipper bed could raise without warning R/2008/07711 Jun 2008not recorded3,209
Power steering may fail with ensuing risk of fire R/2007/1848 Apr 200811 Nov 2005 to 29 Sep 200751,712
Axle shaft may detach R/2007/1771 Apr 200811 Dec 2003 to 30 Apr 200653,766
Seat belt mounting bracket bolt may fail R/2008/0088 Feb 20087 Nov 2007 to 7 Dec 20071,460
Power steering may be lost R/2007/16728 Nov 20071 Oct 2007 to 7 Nov 20077,000 (whole recall)
Front suspension strut to knuckle clamping bolt insufficient torque R/2007/08327 Jun 200721 Oct 2005 to 27 Apr 200757,275
Possible partial detachment of front suspension lower arm. R/2007/01523 Feb 20075 Jul 2006 to 12 Jul 2006846
LPG fuel supply will not switch off R/2002/0875 Aug 20021 Nov 2001 to 17 May 2002480
Automatic gearshift concern. R/2002/0383 Apr 20021 Nov 2001 to 5 Mar 200270
Possible damage to brake pipes. R/2002/01318 Feb 20021 Jun 1999 to 31 Dec 2001162
Engine compartment wiring loom R/2001/13315 Nov 20013 Jan 2000 to 20 Nov 200024,879
Front suspension ball joint circlip R/2001/13215 Nov 20013 Jan 2000 to 19 Aug 200168,436
Tailboard latch concern R/2001/1429 Nov 20011 Jan 2000 to 31 Aug 20011,112
That the seat belt stalks will not resist passenger abuse. R/2001/0019 Mar 20011 Jan 1997 to 31 May 20001,146
Wiring loom insulation also split charge relay capacity R/1996/0989 Dec 19961 Jan 1991 to 31 Dec 1993160
Tyre ply rating may be incorrect R/1996/06320 Jun 19961 Mar 1995 to 11 Dec 199574

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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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