Peugeot ION Recall R/2019/457: Water May Penetrate Into The Brake Vacuum Pump Causing Corrosion, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Oct 2020
- Launched
- 513
- vehicles in the UK
- JVA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled ION vehicles built between 11 October 2010 and 26 June 2019. Water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion. The dealer will replace the brake vacuum pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WATER MAY PENETRATE INTO THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP CAUSING CORROSION Defect: Water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion. Remedy: Replace the brake vacuum pump.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake vacuum pump.
Are You Affected?
ION built between 11 October 2010 and 26 June 2019 may be included. Peugeot estimates 513 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 JVA or the DVSA reference R/2019/457. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| IONBraking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2014/119 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2020/245 on 19 Aug 2020, for the urea injector may block and lead to NOX emissions going out of regulatory limits. The one launched after it was R/2020/281 on 2 Oct 2020, for exhaust system is not equipped with correct catalytic convertor. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/457, launched 2 October 2020. 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.