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Peugeot E2008, E208 Recall R/2022/012: The Open Circuit Detection System Could Be Over Sensitive Causing A Number Of Operational…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2022/012, campaign code KSB. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
13 Jan 2022
Launched
1,100
vehicles in the UK
KSB
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Peugeot recalled E2008, E208 vehicles built between 3 July 2019 and 27 September 2020. A possibility that the open circuit detection system could be over-sensitivite causing a number of operational issues including sudden power loss. The recall notice describes the fix as: download the latest software configuration check some electronic units and replace them if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

A possibility that the open circuit detection system could be over-sensitivite causing a number of operational issues including sudden power loss.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: THE OPEN CIRCUIT DETECTION SYSTEM COULD BE OVER SENSITIVE CAUSING A NUMBER OF OPERATIONAL ISSUES Defect: A possibility that the open circuit detection system could be over-sensitivite causing a number of operational issues including sudden power loss. Remedy: Download the latest software configuration check some electronic units and replace them if necessary.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a number of operational issues including sudden power loss.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: download the latest software configuration check some electronic units and replace them if necessary. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

E2008, E208 built between 3 July 2019 and 27 September 2020 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,100 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 KSB or the DVSA reference R/2022/012. 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?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2021/275 on 3 Aug 2021, for the accessory roof rack could detach from the vehicle if used to carry items other than a…. The one launched after it was R/2022/029 on 31 Jan 2022, for electrical harness could move from original position and weaken the harness. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2022.

Source: DVSA recall R/2022/012, launched 13 January 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.