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Ford Ka safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Ford Ka since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Ford Ka. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
5 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 5 launched 1998 to 2019
  • Most recent 26 July 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/228
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 1 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 1998 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Ford Ka?

Not every Ford Ka is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Ford Ka recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1998 to 2026

1998 had the most, with 1. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Ford Ka safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’98 1
’99 0
’00 0
’01 0
’02 1
’03 0
’04 0
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 1
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 1
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 1
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Ford Ka recall, newest first

2019 1 recall

Un-fused battery monitoring system wire chafing

Launched 26 July 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/228 Manufacturer ref. 19S21

Defect
Un-fused Battery Monitoring System (BMS) Wire Chafing.
Remedy
Visual inspection of the BMS wiring and replace the wire if damage is identified. Cloth tape is to be used to wrap the BMS wiring and install a wiring harness retaining clip on all vehicles
Vehicles affected
9,788 across everything the recall covers
Built
8 Sept 2017 to 15 May 2019
Also covers
  • Figo

2015 1 recall

Driver seatbelt latch may fail in the event of a frontal collision

Launched 12 May 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/062 Manufacturer ref. 15S07

Defect
The rear seat belt buckle (catch) could be defective. In the event of a frontal impact a defective buckle could fail causing the rear seat occupant to be unrestrained by the seat belt.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the rear seat belt buckles and if found to be part of the defective batch new buckles will be fitted.
Vehicles affected
260 Ka vehicles
Built
1 Oct 2014 to 5 Nov 2014

2009 1 recall

Risk of rear brake lockup

Launched 17 February 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/019 Manufacturer ref. 9u186

Defect
It has been identified that the rear brake back plate bolts may not have been tightened to the specified torque. Should a back plate bolt fall into the brake drum damage to the brake linings and or wheel lockup could occur.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the rear brake back plate bolts checked to ensure that they have been tightened to the specified torque.
Vehicles affected
7,156 Ka vehicles
Built
26 May 2008 to 30 Jan 2009

2002 1 recall

Front brake hose retention

Launched 22 July 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/085 Manufacturer ref. 2C827

Defect
There is a possibility that the front brake hose might foul and rub on the front wheel rim which might lead to a brake fluid leak and a possible loss in braking performance.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and fit tie strap to secure front brake hose to the support clip.
Vehicles affected
31,605 Ka vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

1998 1 recall

Reduction in braking efficiency

Launched 17 December 1998 DVSA recall R/1998/115

Defect
Possible loss of one braking circuit due to brake master cylinder failure
Remedy
Affected vehicles are being recalled for checking and where necessary replacement of the brake master cylinder.
Vehicles affected
1,142 across everything the recall covers
Built
30 Mar 1998 to 30 Sept 1998
Also covers

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 5 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Ford Ka. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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