Ford Puma owners shouldn't put off the workshop visit: the recall is about the driveline

Ford has begun recalling Puma crossovers over the risk of a sudden drive failure. The issue affects cars built between 5 September 2025 and 9 February 2026: they may have a defect in the inner joint of the right front driveshaft.

According to Germany’s KBA, failure of the inner joint can lead to the loss of drive to the wheel. So far there are no reports of crashes, injuries or property damage, but the recall is already under the authority’s supervision. The campaign covers 12,782 vehicles worldwide, 2,017 of them in Germany.

At the workshop Ford will check the right front driveshaft. If a defect or signs of damage are found, the unit will be replaced. The manufacturer hasn’t yet given a precise repair time, but in practice such work is usually done within a few hours. Owners should still confirm the timing with their dealer in advance and avoid long trips before the inspection.

Ford’s recall code is 26S15, the KBA reference is 16351R. Owners of the affected Puma units should either wait for a letter from the manufacturer or contact the dealer themselves, quoting the campaign code. The main thing is not to delay the check, because this isn’t about comfort but about a possible loss of drive while on the move.