Peugeot 2008 V1, 208 V1, 3008 V1 And 5 More Recall R/2020/326: The Brake Vacuum Pump May Be Affected By Material Detaching From The Timing Belt, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Jan 2021
- Launched
- 22,580
- vehicles in the UK
- JZR
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008 V1, 208 V1, 3008 V1 and 5 more vehicles built between 17 June 2013 and 1 April 2017. The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt. The dealer will update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY BE AFFECTED BY MATERIAL DETACHING FROM THE TIMING BELT Defect: The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt. Remedy: Update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.
The Fix
The dealer will update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
2008 V1, 208 V1, 3008 V1 and 5 more built between 17 June 2013 and 1 April 2017 may be included. Peugeot estimates 22,580 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 JZR or the DVSA reference R/2020/326. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3008 V2, 508 V2Peugeot 3008v2 508v2 traction battery | Urgent | R/2025/382 | |
| 308 V2Peugeot 308 Seat belt fastening | Urgent | R/2025/265 | |
| 308 V2Too low exhauxt temperature | Low | R/2025/185 | |
| 2008 V1, 208 V1, 3008 V2, 308 V2 and 2 moreOn the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil | Urgent | R/2023/045 | |
| 2008 V1, 208 V1, 3008 V2, 308 V2 and 2 moreOn the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil | Urgent | R/2023/035 |
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Source: DVSA recall R/2020/326, launched 20 January 2021. 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.