Peugeot 208, 308 Recall R/2025/045: Peugeot 208308 eVCU Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Feb 2025
- Launched
- 539
- vehicles in the UK
- MVL-241552EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 208, 308 vehicles built between 27 June 2023 and 7 March 2024. Some vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high. The dealer will update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Peugeot 208308 eVCU update Defect: Affected vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high. Remedy: Update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: peugeot 208308 eVCU update.
The Fix
The dealer will update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
208, 308 built between 27 June 2023 and 7 March 2024 may be included. Peugeot estimates 539 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 MVL-241552EE or the DVSA reference R/2025/045. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| 208Peugeot 208 Horn sound volume | Low | R/2026/231 | |
| 3008, 308, 408, 5008VSM software Interior door handles | Book soon | R/2026/228 | |
| 2008, 208Alternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/071 | |
| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 7 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/344 | |
| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 2 morePeugeot fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/277 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2025/029 on 27 Jan 2025, for peugeot 308408 Door ECU software update. The one launched after it was R/2025/048 on 11 Feb 2025, for peugeot 3008 5008 Headrest. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/045, launched 7 February 2025. 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.