Vehicle recall R/2011/040

Ford C-Max and others recall: Headlights and indicators may malfuntion

DVSA recall R/2011/040 names the Ford C-Max, Ford Galaxy and Ford Mondeo. It was launched 18 May 2011. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2011/040
Launched: 18 May 2011
Issued by: FORD
Manufacturer reference: 1D381
Vehicles: DVSA lists 4 on each model line

What can go wrong

Vehicles affected could demonstrate symptoms such as headlamps and indicators flashing unintentionally and/or headlamps switching off. The concern is due to software errors.

The fix

The vehicles that are likely to be affected are to be recalled to have modified software applied to the Body Control Module and Power Train Control Module.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 4. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Ford C-Max	not recorded	4
Ford Galaxy	not recorded	4
Ford Mondeo	not recorded	4

Is a specific car 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.

Other recalls for these models

R/2011/067 Risk of fire 13 July 2011, Ford Focus, Ford C-Max
R/2010/216 Panoramic roof panel may detach 14 December 2010, Ford S-Max, Ford Galaxy
R/2009/127 Risk of fire 7 December 2009, Ford C-Max
R/2009/050 Hard brake pedal may occur during engine warm up 21 May 2009, Ford Kuga, Ford Galaxy, Ford Mondeo and others
R/2009/043 ABS may not function correctly 9 April 2009, Ford Galaxy, Ford Mondeo
R/2013/103 Fire may occur 13 September 2013, Ford S-Max, Ford Galaxy, Ford Mondeo

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Source

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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