We've identified 4 known issues that can affect the 2020–2021 Ford Kuga Mk3 (CX482). 1 of these are serious faults that could be expensive to repair.
The 2020–2021 period has 2 more issues than the Ford Kuga Mk3 (CX482) average across all year periods.
Early PHEV models had a major battery contamination issue.
Most affected: 2.5 PHEV
While the main cam drive is chain-based on the 1.0 EcoBoost, the engine still relies on specific oil quality and can suffer oil-separator or lubrication-related issues when servicing is stretched. The oil pump belt degrades with wrong oil or missed intervals.
Most affected: 1.0 EcoBoost 125, 1.0 EcoBoost 155 mHEV
The Kuga Mk3 is loaded with driver-assistance systems including adaptive cruise, lane-keeping and pre-collision assist. These rely on cameras and radar sensors that can develop faults, give false warnings or become unavailable after minor bumps or dirt accumulation.
Most affected: All trims with driver-assistance pack
The large touchscreen infotainment system can suffer from screen freezes, black screens, slow boot times and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto dropouts. Most resolve with a soft reset or OTA update but chronic issues may need dealer attention.
Most affected: All trims
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