Peugeot 208 Recall R/2024/176: mCU Software, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Apr 2024
- Launched
- 445
- vehicles in the UK
- MQN-241251EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 208 vehicles built between 11 December 2023 and 21 February 2024. Incorrect MCU (Motor Control Unit) calibration may result in a loss of propulsion while driving. The dealer will update the MCU (Motor Control Unit) calibration. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect MCU (Motor Control Unit) calibration may result in a loss of propulsion while driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MCU software Defect: On affected vehicles incorrect MCU (Motor Control Unit) calibration may result in a loss of propulsion while driving. Remedy: Update the MCU (Motor Control Unit) calibration
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of propulsion while driving.
The Fix
The dealer will update the MCU (Motor Control Unit) calibration. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
208 built between 11 December 2023 and 21 February 2024 may be included. Peugeot estimates 445 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 MQN-241251EE or the DVSA reference R/2024/176. 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/2024/135 on 13 Mar 2024, for cross carline Engine software. The one launched after it was R/2024/216 on 7 May 2024, for ground Connections. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/176, launched 16 April 2024. 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.