Peugeot 308 Electric Recall R/2023/290: On Affected Vehicles Due To A Potential Lack Of Electric Parking Brake Application When…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

9 Oct 2023

Launched

76

vehicles in the UK

MJZ/ 230936EE

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Peugeot recalled 308 Electric vehicles built between 16 March 2023 and 30 August 2023. Due to a potential lack of electric parking brake application when the driver presses the throttle pedal to start driving from a parking position on a slope the vehicle could move in the opposite direction until the driver pushes the brakes and stops the vehicle. The dealer will update the MCU (Motor Control Unit) with modified software. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

Due to a potential lack of electric parking brake application when the driver presses the throttle pedal to start driving from a parking position on a slope the vehicle could move in the opposite direction until the driver pushes the brakes and stops the vehicle.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: On affected vehicles due to a potential lack of electric parking brake application when the driver presses the throttle pedal to start driving from a parking position on a slope the vehicle could move in the opposite direction until the driver pushes the brakes and stops the vehicle. Defect: On affected vehicles due to a potential lack of electric parking brake application when the driver presses the throttle pedal to start driving from a parking position on a slope the vehicle could move in the opposite direction until the driver pushes the brakes and stops the vehicle. Remedy: Update the MCU (Motor Control Unit) with modified software.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: on affected vehicles due to a potential lack of electric parking brake application when the driver presses the throttle pedal to start driving from a parking position on a slope the vehicle could move in the opposite direction until the driver pushes the brakes and stops the vehicle.

The Fix

The dealer will update the MCU (Motor Control Unit) with modified software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

308 Electric built between 16 March 2023 and 30 August 2023 may be included. Peugeot estimates 76 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 MJZ/ 230936EE or the DVSA reference R/2023/290. 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?.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2023/290, launched 9 October 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.