Peugeot 2008 Electric, 208 Electric, Partner Electric And 1 More Recall R/2023/009: There Is An Error In The Software Calibration Of The Traction Battery Control Unit Which…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jan 2023
- Launched
- 1,610
- vehicles in the UK
- MDY/221950EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008 Electric, 208 Electric, Partner Electric and 1 more vehicles built between 26 July 2022 and 1 December 2022. There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving. The dealer will update the software of the traction battery control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving. Defect: There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving. Remedy: Update the software of the traction battery control unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software of the traction battery control unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
2008 Electric, 208 Electric, Partner Electric and 1 more built between 26 July 2022 and 1 December 2022 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,610 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 MDY/221950EE or the DVSA reference R/2023/009. 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?.
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This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2023/045 on 13 Dec 2022, for on the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by…. The one launched after it was R/2023/033 on 30 Jan 2023, for the chrono tachograph fitted was not to the correct specification and does not meet…. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/009, launched 17 January 2023. 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.