Vehicle recall R/2023/341

Ford Kuga recall: Steering gear top plug potentially loose

DVSA recall R/2023/341 names the Ford Kuga. It was launched 19 February 2024. It covers vehicles built 14 January 2021 to 16 September 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/341
Launched: 19 February 2024
Issued by: FORD
Manufacturer reference: 23S57
Vehicles: see each model below

What can go wrong

The steering gear could potentially develop excessive movement. Over time a wear condition may manifest in an audible noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position. In rare circumstances if the issue of noise increased steering efforts and the steering wheel not returning to the centre position are not addressed the excessive movement in the steering gear may lead to the pinion shaft becoming disconnected from the steering rack.

The fix

Replace affected components.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Ford Kuga	14 January 2021 to 14 April 2021	2,302
Ford Kuga	14 January 2021 to 16 September 2021	not recorded
Ford Kuga	12 February 2021 to 16 June 2021	2,740
Ford Kuga	25 May 2021	1
Ford Kuga	2 June 2021 to 9 July 2021	110
Ford Kuga	16 September 2021	1

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/2023/175 Kuga S-Max/Galaxy 2.5L HEV/PHEV Engine: Engine Compartment Issue 26 February 2024, Ford S-Max, Ford Galaxy, Ford Kuga
R/2024/141 Kuga - PCM Programming and Drain Tube Installation 26 March 2024, Ford Kuga
R/2024/260 Kuga 2.5L PHEV supercreep 28 June 2024, Ford Kuga
R/2025/094 X-Car Powertain Control Module (PCM) Software Update 19 December 2024, Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max, Ford Kuga and others
R/2023/080 In the event of a fuel injector failing this will potentially cause a fuel leak. 27 March 2023, Ford Kuga
R/2023/042 A small number of vehicles may be fitted with tyres that do not meet the high specification expected. 10 February 2023, Ford Kuga

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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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