KNOWN FAULT · Ford

Plug-in hybrid battery and electronics on the Kuga III

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Engine / equipment: Ford Kuga III (petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and diesel)
Period mentioned: 2019 onwards
Symptoms: On the plug-in hybrid, a battery fire risk from the charging management; weak 12 V batteries, slow infotainment and interior noises; owners mention water in the footwell from the heater air intake.
Possible cause described: The plug-in recall replaces parts or updates the charge controller; early cars had no battery venting and hot gases could reach other parts.
Check for the garage: Check the plug-in hybrid campaign by VIN and follow the charging instructions; test the 12 V battery.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

CarWiki: known problems of the Ford Kuga Gebrauchtwagenberater: Ford Kuga MK3, typical problems

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How is it checked?

Check the plug-in hybrid campaign by VIN and follow the charging instructions; test the 12 V battery.

What are the symptoms?

On the plug-in hybrid, a battery fire risk from the charging management; weak 12 V batteries, slow infotainment and interior noises; owners mention water in the footwell from the heater air intake.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Ford
Engine / equipment: Ford Kuga III (petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and diesel)
Period mentioned: 2019 onwards

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Ford Kuga (III)2019–2026

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