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2022 Ford Kuga problems

A 2022 Ford Kuga is now 4 years old, so an average example has covered around 54,000 miles. A late-run car · the most reliable part of the generation, but higher-mileage wear items are usually the deciding factor. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2022 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.

Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

Quick answer

The 2022 Ford Kuga is 4 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 54,000 miles. At that mileage 1 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first. A further 1 typically appear later in the car's life.

Faults a 2022 example has usually reached

Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~54k miles an average 2022 car has covered.

EngineHigh

Coolant intrusion on 1.5 EcoBoost petrol

Typically appears
50,000+ miles
What to inspect
Check coolant level, oil condition, and history of head replacement

Faults that appear at any mileage

Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.

BatteryCritical

PHEV high-voltage battery recall (overheating) on 2020 cars

Typically appears
Any
What to inspect
Check the recall has been completed against the VIN on GOV.UK
ElectricalLow

Infotainment and parking sensor faults

Typically appears
Age-related
What to inspect
Cycle through SYNC, test reversing sensors and camera

Faults still ahead of this car

Typically appear later than this year's average mileage · worth budgeting for rather than inspecting.

ExhaustHigh

DPF blocking on short-journey 2.0 TDCi cars

Typically appears
60,000+ miles
What to inspect
Check for warning lights, look at service history for forced regens, drive at motorway speed

Inspecting a 2022 Ford Kuga?

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Ford Kuga · frequently asked questions

Is the Kuga PHEV safe to stock?

Yes once the battery recall is confirmed complete. Check the VIN before you take it into stock.

How do I judge a Kuga diesel quickly?

Service history plus a motorway run. A DPF light after a warm run means it is a trade car, not a retail one.

Which Kuga engine holds value?

The 2.0 diesel with a full history in the mid-mileage band still retails well in the UK.

Other Kuga model years