Peugeot 2008 V1, 208 V1, 3008 V2 And 3 More Recall R/2023/035: On The Affected Vehicles The Operation Of The Brake Vacuum Pump May Be Affected By…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Dec 2022
- Launched
- 25,148
- vehicles in the UK
- KGH/191242CO
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008 V1, 208 V1, 3008 V2 and 3 more vehicles built between 3 April 2017 and 11 December 2020. 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.. The recall notice describes the fix as: to rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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..
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On 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. Defect: On 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. Remedy: To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance).
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on 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.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: to rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance). The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
2008 V1, 208 V1, 3008 V2 and 3 more built between 3 April 2017 and 11 December 2020 may be included. Peugeot estimates 25,148 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 KGH/191242CO or the DVSA reference R/2023/035. 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 | |
| 3008 V2, 508 V2A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells | Urgent | R/2022/228 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2022/347 on 2 Dec 2022, for some braking and suspension components may not have been tightened to the correct torque…. The one launched after 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…. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/035, launched 13 December 2022. 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.