Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Ford Transit Connect since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.
Not every Ford Transit Connect 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.
100% of the Ford Transit Connects on the DVLA record are vans, and DVSA’s recalls cover every
body type, so some of these recalls may apply only to vans.
Ford Transit Connect recalls by year
Recalls launched each year, 2017 to 2026
2026 had the most, with 3. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.
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Ford Transit Connect safety recalls by year of launch
Launched 15 June 2026DVSA recall R/2026/237Manufacturer ref. 26S25
Defect
Affected vehicles may have been repaired using a coolant pump with a potential issue. This issue may lead to incorrect engine timing resulting in an engine failure causing a sudden loss of power without prior warning. The engine cannot be restarted.
Remedy
Check and replace the water pump and timing belt if necessary.
Vehicles affected
62 Transit Connect vehicles
Built
20 Nov 2019, 9 Sept 2020 to 10 Sept 2020 and 3 Dec 2020, and 4 other periods
25C74 Transit Connect Tourneo Connect - Position Lights Not Operating Correctly
Launched 29 April 2026DVSA recall R/2026/180Manufacturer ref. 25C74
Defect
Affected vehicles may not have the remedy for recall 22C32 installed correctly. These vehicles may still have the incorrect configuration loaded onto the Body Control Module which may prevent the position lights from functioning as intended.
Remedy
Update the Daytime Running Lamps configuration and perform a software verification procedure.
Vehicles affected
17 Transit Connect vehicles
Built
22 Jul 2018, 8 Jan 2019 to 4 Mar 2019 and 18 May 2019 to 26 Sept 2019
24S69 - Tourneo Connect Transt Connect - Potential leaky screw connection in the brake circuit
Launched 10 December 2024DVSA recall R/2025/007Manufacturer ref. 24S69
Defect
Affected vehicles potentially have a leaking screw connection in the rear left brake circuit. There is potential for the brake system to lack hydraulic pressure resulting in longer brake pedal travel and reduced brake performance.
Launched 29 August 2024DVSA recall R/2024/280Manufacturer ref. 24S29
Defect
Transit Connect vehicles fitted with glass panoramic roofs may be subject to wind noise water leak and in rare cases separation from the vehicle.
Remedy
Remove and re-install glass roof.
Vehicles affected
3,465 Transit Connect vehicles
Built
2 Oct 2016 to 19 Dec 2016, 20 Dec 2016 to 2 Jun 2017 and 5 Jun 2017 to 3 Jan 2018, and 2 other periods
2023 1 recall
On certain vehicles an incorrect configuration was loaded onto the Body Control Module (BCM).
Launched 31 January 2023DVSA recall R/2023/024Manufacturer ref. 22C32
Defect
On certain vehicles an incorrect configuration was loaded onto the Body Control Module (BCM).
Remedy
Update the Daytime Running Lamps software configuration.
Vehicles affected
235 Transit Connect vehicles
Built
24 Jun 2018 to 1 Oct 2019
2020 2 recalls
An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body
Launched 4 September 2020DVSA recall R/2020/140Manufacturer ref. 20S22
Defect
An improper bond may exist between the panorama roof and the vehicle body.
Remedy
Remove clean and reinstall the panoramic roof glass on the affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
3,469 Transit Connect vehicles
Built
17 Jul 2014 to 1 Oct 2016
Sudden loss of brake performance
Launched 21 February 2020DVSA recall R/2020/044Manufacturer ref. 20S05
Defect
The brake booster diaphragm plate can crack causing the internal membrane to split and leading to sudden loss of brake performance.
Remedy
Replace the brake booster (servo).
Vehicles affected
9 Transit Connect vehicles
Built
22 Jan 2020 to 26 Jan 2020
2019 1 recall
Vehicle could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture
Launched 22 February 2019DVSA recall R/2018/350Manufacturer ref. 18S39
Defect
A number of vehicles fitted with a 1.0 1.5 or 1.6 Ecoboost engine and 6-speed manual transmission could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture. This results in clutch smell reduced vehicle speed and performance. In the unlikely event of clutch pressure plate fracture a noise (thud / bang) could be heard from the vicinity of the transmission in extreme cases resulting in clutch / transmission fragments being released and striking under hood components creating a risk of smoke and fire from the under hood area.
Remedy
To prevent the repeated heating /cooling events a new calibration has been developed for vehicles fitted with Engine Stop Start feature. The software with the additional feature sets the Instrument panel Wrench light and de-rates the engine performance if prolonged clutch slip is detected. The software feature includes a drive cycle strategy for latching the wrench light and engine performance de-rate if the customer should experience repeated clutch slip events. For vehicles that do not have Engine Stop Start feature an alternative clutch kit has been released.
Vehicles affected
554 Transit Connect vehicles
Built
10 Jul 2016 to 9 May 2018
2018 2 recalls
Clutch pressure plate may fracture
Launched 16 July 2018DVSA recall R/2018/194Manufacturer ref. 18S07
Defect
A number of vehicles fitted with a 1.0 1.5 or 1.6 Ecoboost engine and 6-speed manual transmission could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture. This results in clutch smell reduced vehicle speed and performance. In the unlikely event of clutch pressure plate fracture a noise (thud / bang) could be heard from the vicinity of the transmission in extreme cases resulting in clutch / transmission fragments being released and striking under hood components creating a risk of smoke and fire from the under hood area.
Remedy
To prevent the repeated heating /cooling events a new calibration has been developed for vehicles fitted with Engine Stop Start feature. The software with the additional feature sets the Instrument panel Wrench light and de-rates the engine performance if prolonged clutch slip is detected. The software feature includes a drive cycle strategy for latching the wrench light and engine performance de-rate if the customer should experience repeated clutch slip events. For vehicles that do not have Engine Stop Start feature an alternative clutch kit has been released.
Vehicles affected
199 Transit Connect vehicles
Built
1 Aug 2012 to 30 Jun 2016
The engine cylinder head may crack
Launched 8 January 2018DVSA recall R/2018/009Manufacturer ref. 17S09
Defect
Localized overheating of the engine cylinder head may cause the cylinder head to crack.This may cause a pressurized oil leak which in extreme circumstances could result in a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
On affected vehicles Inspect engine and cooling system. Replace affected components and fit a Coolant Level Sensor along with associated software to provide and audible and visual warning to the driver.
Vehicles affected
9 Transit Connect vehicles
Built
2 Jun 2010 to 20 Dec 2014
2017 1 recall
Panoramic roof glass may detach
Launched 9 January 2017DVSA recall R/2016/244Manufacturer ref. 16S35
Defect
It has been identified that the mating surface of the vehicle body for the panoramic glass roof panel may have been contaminated during the primer phase of the instigation process. There is a possibility that this could cause poor adhesion between the panoramic glass roof panel and the vehicle body. This could result in wind noise water leaks and in the worst cases detachment of the panoramic glass roof.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to remove clean body and re-bond the panoramic glass roof panel.
Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Ford Transit Connect. 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.
