Peugeot 308 V2 Recall R/2025/185: Too Low Exhauxt Temperature, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 13 May 2025
- Launched
- 2,113
- vehicles in the UK
- MW9-251028EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 308 V2 vehicles built between 16 October 2023 and 26 June 2018. The exhaust temperature might be too low. The dealer will update the engine software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The exhaust temperature might be too low. This may lead to unrobust environmental performance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Too Low Exhauxt Temperature. Defect: On affected vehicles the exhaust temperature might be too low. This may lead to unrobust environmental performance. Remedy: Update the engine software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to unrobust environmental performance.
The Fix
The dealer will update the engine software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
308 V2 built between 16 October 2023 and 26 June 2018 may be included. Peugeot estimates 2,113 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 MW9-251028EE or the DVSA reference R/2025/185. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 V2Peugeot 308 Seat belt fastening | Urgent | R/2025/265 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2023/035 | |
| 2008 V1, 208 V1, 3008 V1, 3008 V2 and 4 moreThe brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt | Urgent | R/2020/326 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2025/182 on 13 May 2025, for instrument panel cluster software. The one launched after it was R/2025/189 on 28 May 2025, for fuel Tank. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/185, launched 13 May 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.