# Ford vehicle recalls

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ford-vehicle-recalls
> Updated: 2026-08-13T18:47:04.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Ford Motor Company has issued two separate recalls involving various vehicle models.

In late July 2026, the company recalled approximately 6,000 vehicles in Germany and over 63,000 worldwide due to a software defect in the front-camera module. This fault caused the automatic high-beam system in models including the Kuga SUV, Transit vans, and Mustang Mach-E to function unintentionally. The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) is monitoring the situation, though no injuries have been reported.

In August 2026, Ford announced a larger recall of 86,543 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles. This recall addresses a defect where rear side quarter window glass trim could detach while the vehicle is in motion, potentially risking other road users. The issue was attributed to a new assembly jig used at a supplier facility in Mexico. While Ford estimates only about 1% of the affected 2023 to 2025 model year vehicles have the defect, 219 reports of detached trim have been recorded.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Ford recalls 86,543 Mustang Mach-E EVs over window trim defect

Ford is recalling 86,543 Mustang Mach-E EVs because rear side window glass trim may fall off while driving, potentially posing a hazard to other motorists.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ford-recalls-86543-mustang-mach-e-evs-over-window-trim-defect

### 2026-07-30: Ford recalls over 6,000 German vehicles due to faulty automatic high‑beam system

Ford is recalling about 6,000 German Kuga, Transit, and Mustang Mach‑E models after an automatic high‑beam defect, with a free software fix provided.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ford-recalls-over-6000-german-vehicles-due-to-faulty-automatic-highbeam-system

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