Ford Kuga
The Ford Kuga is an SUV produced from 2008, measuring 4,657 mm in length with five seats and a four-cylinder engine. Engine displacement ranges from 1,500 to 2,500 cc, with a top speed of 199 km/h. For new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, COâ‚‚ emissions are 27 g/km for the plug-in hybrid petrol version, 125 g/km for the hybrid petrol version, and 152 g/km for the petrol version (all WLTP). Between 2019 and 2025, 4,557 were registered new in Norway, peaking at 1,809 in 2021. Seventeen recall campaigns are listed in EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | Ford |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2008 |
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid (petrol) |
| Engine power (EU/EEA average) | 113 kW (151 hp) |
| COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025) | Plug-in hybrid (petrol) 27 g/km, hybrid (petrol) 125 g/km, petrol 152 g/km |
| Kerb weight (EU/EEA average) | 1,754 kg |
| Displacement (engines) | 1,500–2,500 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Top speed | 199 km/h |
| Length | 4,657 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,706 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the Ford Kuga registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (72,643 cars), engine power from 27 countries, kerb weight from 28 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.
New registrations in Norway
Number of Ford Kuga registered for the first time in Norway per year.
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
Power by engine variant (Norway)
4,557 Ford Kuga cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2019–2025, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.
| Drivetrain | Power | Kerb weight | Years | Registered in Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plug-in hybrid (petrol) | 111 kW (149 hp) | 1,899 kg | 2024 | 21 |
| Plug-in hybrid (petrol) | 112 kW (150 hp) | 1,844 kg | 2020–2025 | 3,696 |
| Hybrid (petrol) | 112 kW (150 hp) | 1,773 kg | 2021–2024 | 97 |
| Diesel | 132 kW (177 hp) | 1,810 kg | 2019–2020 | 271 |
| Diesel | 140 kW (188 hp) | 1,735 kg | 2020–2023 | 456 |
Plus 4 variants with fewer than 10 cars (16 cars in total).
Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Ford Kuga cars registered for the first time across 29 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 23,454 |
| Germany | 15,929 |
| France | 12,447 |
| Spain | 10,650 |
| Italy | 9,815 |
| Netherlands | 4,910 |
| Romania | 2,824 |
| Poland | 2,495 |
| Belgium | 2,460 |
| Czechia | 1,859 |
| Hungary | 1,670 |
| Austria | 1,303 |
| Slovakia | 1,010 |
| Ireland | 943 |
| Greece | 873 |
Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 84% of Ford Kugas pass their MOT test first time, based on 257,620 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
17 recall campaigns recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Ford Kuga. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
The heated washer jets may have jet heating elements which are not correctly sealed. There is a possibility that poor sealing could lead to corrosion due to water ingress and subsequent overheating of the jets which could lead to a fire.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2016-04-22
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-01-26
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-05-24
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-08-14
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
In the event of a vehicle impact which deploys the front seat belt pre-tensioner, insulation material in the internal door pillar trim could ignite during the activation of the gas generator and the winding up of the seat belt.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-09-01
- Passenger car / vanEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
This may cause the cylinder head to crack, causing a pressurised oil leak that may result in a fire in the engine compartment.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-02-09
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2022-12-02
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
The heated washer jets fitted to some vehicles may have elements which are not correctly sealed. The poor sealing could lead to corrosion due to water ingress and subsequent overheating of the jets which could lead to a fire.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-07-07
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-12-22
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-08-29
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
The airbag inflator may be defective which may prevent the side airbag(s) and/or knee airbag deploying in the event of an accident.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2017-09-01
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2025-04-18
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-04-03
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-05-05
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-07-31
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (United Kingdom)
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2020-08-14
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-10-23
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Ford recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Ford Kuga?
- The Ford Kuga has a rated top speed of 199 km/h.
- How much power does the Ford Kuga have?
- The Ford Kuga produces 113 kW (151 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Ford Kuga?
- The Ford Kuga is 4,657 mm long, 1,870 mm wide and 1,706 mm tall.
- How much does the Ford Kuga weigh?
- The Ford Kuga has a kerb weight of about 1,754 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Ford Kuga?
- It depends on the drivetrain. For the Ford Kuga registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Plug-in hybrid (petrol) 27 g/km, hybrid (petrol) 125 g/km, petrol 152 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Ford Kuga have?
- The Ford Kuga has 5 seats.