Vehicle recall R/2024/176

Peugeot 208 recall: MCU software

DVSA recall R/2024/176 names the Peugeot 208. It was launched 16 April 2024. It covers vehicles built 11 December 2023 to 21 February 2024.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2024/176
Launched: 16 April 2024
Issued by: PEUGEOT
Manufacturer reference: MQN-241251EE
Vehicles: 445 across the lines below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles incorrect MCU (Motor Control Unit) calibration may result in a loss of propulsion while driving.

The fix

Update the MCU (Motor Control Unit) calibration

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Peugeot 208	11 December 2023 to 21 February 2024	445

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Other recalls for these models

R/2024/135 Cross carline Engine software 13 March 2024, Peugeot 208, Peugeot 2008, Peugeot 3008 and others
R/2024/117 Peugeot 208 instrument panel 1 March 2024, Peugeot 208
R/2024/292 Peugeot 208- Evaporation test results on EB2FA engines. 24 July 2024, Peugeot 208
R/2023/353 On affected vehicles the A Pillar trim may be incorrectly assembled which could lead to detachment of the trim through lateral airbag deployment. 11 December 2023, Peugeot 208
R/2024/444 Peugeot 208 P21 Camera Video Module software 1 November 2024, Peugeot 208
R/2024/485 Peugeot - Cross carline Radio software via OTA update 6 December 2024, Peugeot 208, Peugeot 2008, Peugeot 508

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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