Ford Kuga PHEV recall: battery safety and charging tips
Ford Kuga PHEV battery recall details and safety measures
Ford Kuga PHEV recall: battery safety and charging tips
Ford recalls Kuga PHEV models due to battery issues. Learn about the recall, safety risks, and recommended charging limits to prevent overheating.
2026-02-10T18:22:19+03:00
2026-02-10T18:22:19+03:00
2026-02-10T18:22:19+03:00
Ford has announced a second recall campaign for pre-facelift Kuga PHEV crossovers. The recall affects vehicles from model years 2019 to 2024 that are equipped with a high-voltage battery from Samsung. The automaker had previously updated the software to detect defective cells, but this proved insufficient.According to Ford, four incidents of so-called thermal runaway—the release of hot gases following a short circuit—were recorded. In all cases, the incidents occurred either during the final stage of charging or when a fully charged vehicle remained plugged in. The affected owners had their battery packs replaced.As a new precautionary measure, Ford recommends temporarily limiting the battery charge to 80 percent. This can be done through the vehicle's menu. The company emphasizes that a new software version will more strictly monitor battery cell behavior and should ultimately reduce the risk of overheating.The updated firmware is expected in mid-2026. After its release, all owners of affected vehicles will receive an official invitation to a service appointment. This situation highlights that, even for vehicles in the 2026 model year, battery reliability remains a critical concern for both manufacturers and customers.
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Ford Kuga PHEV battery recall details and safety measures
Ford recalls Kuga PHEV models due to battery issues. Learn about the recall, safety risks, and recommended charging limits to prevent overheating.
Michael Powers, Editor
Ford has announced a second recall campaign for pre-facelift Kuga PHEV crossovers. The recall affects vehicles from model years 2019 to 2024 that are equipped with a high-voltage battery from Samsung. The automaker had previously updated the software to detect defective cells, but this proved insufficient.
According to Ford, four incidents of so-called thermal runaway—the release of hot gases following a short circuit—were recorded. In all cases, the incidents occurred either during the final stage of charging or when a fully charged vehicle remained plugged in. The affected owners had their battery packs replaced.
As a new precautionary measure, Ford recommends temporarily limiting the battery charge to 80 percent. This can be done through the vehicle's menu. The company emphasizes that a new software version will more strictly monitor battery cell behavior and should ultimately reduce the risk of overheating.
The updated firmware is expected in mid-2026. After its release, all owners of affected vehicles will receive an official invitation to a service appointment. This situation highlights that, even for vehicles in the 2026 model year, battery reliability remains a critical concern for both manufacturers and customers.
