Ford Kuga - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Ford Kuga

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Ford Kuga, for which Ford has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Ford Kuga. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Ford Kuga have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Reliability of the Ford Kuga
Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest Kuga’s Issues in the EU

All Kuga´s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

Check the vehicle’s history

Latest Kuga’s Issues in the UK

FORD KUGA (2021) – PANORAMIC ROOF DETACH
on 30/11/2022
FORD KUGA (19/04/2021 – 19/11/2021) RECALL: Problem description: Some Kuga vehicles with a panoramic roof may have a fixed glass panel with poor adhesion to […]
FORD KUGA PHEV (2020 – 2021) – THE BATTERY OVERHEATING
on 18/07/2022
FORD KUGA (22/07/2020 – 15/04/2021) RECALL: Problem description: A number of Kuga PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) have a High Voltage (HV) battery […]
FORD KUGA (2020 – 2022) – VEHICLE FIRE
on 18/07/2022
FORD KUGA (08/01/2020 – 01/07/2022) RECALL: Problem description: Under certain operating conditions an oil and/or fuel vapour leak in the presence of an […]