Peugeot 2008, 208, Expert And 3 More Recall R/2025/120: Traction Battery Software, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Mar 2025
- Launched
- 2,550
- vehicles in the UK
- MV4 -242198EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008, 208, Expert and 3 more vehicles built between 1 July 2022 and 2 March 2023. Some vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software. The dealer will update the battery monitoring unit software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Traction Battery software Defect: Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software. Remedy: Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: traction battery software.
The Fix
The dealer will update the battery monitoring unit software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
2008, 208, Expert and 3 more built between 1 July 2022 and 2 March 2023 may be included. Peugeot estimates 2,550 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 MV4 -242198EE or the DVSA reference R/2025/120. 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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| 2008 V2, 208 V2, Partner, RifterBCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable | Low | R/2026/183 | |
| Expert, Partner, RifterWater pump pulley | Low | R/2026/109 | |
| 2008, 208Alternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/071 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2025/125 on 17 Mar 2025, for autonomous telematics box connection. The one launched after it was R/2025/136 on 1 Apr 2025, for low pressure fuel pipe. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/120, launched 24 March 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.