Peugeot ION Recall R/2014/111: Braking Efficiency May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Sep 2014
- Launched
- 191
- vehicles in the UK
- ZSV
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled ION vehicles built between 30 July 2011 and 29 August 2013. The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to download the vacuum pump with a new version of the control software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. This will require the driver to apply greater force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. This will require the driver to apply greater force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download the vacuum pump with a new version of the control software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: braking efficiency may be affected.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to download the vacuum pump with a new version of the control software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
ION built between 30 July 2011 and 29 August 2013 may be included. Peugeot estimates 191 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Peugeot, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Peugeot.
- Book with any franchised Peugeot dealer, quoting the campaign code ZSV or the DVSA reference R/2014/111. See how to get a Peugeot recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| IONTakata | Stop driving | R/2025/366 | |
| IONWater may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion | Urgent | R/2019/457 | |
| IONA non-conformity in an internal component could affect deployment of the passenger airbag | Urgent | R/2017/307 | |
| IONEngine may not start | Low | R/2016/074 | |
| IONLoss of power | Urgent | R/2015/159 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2014/081 on 22 Jul 2014, for vehicle control may be lost. The one launched after it was R/2014/126 on 2 Oct 2014, for braking efficiency may be affected. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/111, launched 25 September 2014. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.