Peugeot ION Recall R/2016/074: Engine May Not Start, Who Is Affected And What To Do

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How serious

6 Apr 2016

Launched

35

vehicles in the UK

HHJ

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Peugeot recalled ION vehicles built between 21 August 2011 and 13 November 2014. Due to none conformity during manufacture the resistance of the insulated base inside the Engine Control Unit (ECU) which controls the electric motor may decrease. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the engine ECU. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

Due to none conformity during manufacture the resistance of the insulated base inside the Engine Control Unit (ECU) which controls the electric motor may decrease. As a result the voltage in the circuit may become unstable causing the warning light to illuminate and the driving motor power to be restricted to the fail safe control. In the worst case scenario the vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the battery may not be able to be charged.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: ENGINE MAY NOT START Defect: Due to none conformity during manufacture the resistance of the insulated base inside the Engine Control Unit (ECU) which controls the electric motor may decrease. As a result the voltage in the circuit may become unstable causing the warning light to illuminate and the driving motor power to be restricted to the fail safe control. In the worst case scenario the vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the battery may not be able to be charged. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the engine ECU.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the warning light to illuminate and the driving motor power to be restricted to the fail safe control.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the engine ECU.

Are You Affected?

ION built between 21 August 2011 and 13 November 2014 may be included. Peugeot estimates 35 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Peugeot.
2. Book with any franchised Peugeot dealer, quoting the campaign code HHJ or the DVSA reference R/2016/074. See how to get a Peugeot recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2016/058 on 31 Mar 2016, for door may open unexpectedly. The one launched after it was R/2016/118 on 2 Jun 2016, for battery may discharge and/or heated seats may overheat. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2016.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2016/074, launched 6 April 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.