Peugeot 2008 BEV Recall R/2025/253: Peugeot 2008 BEV Motor Control Unit Software, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Jul 2025
- Launched
- 304
- vehicles in the UK
- MXA-251284EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008 BEV vehicles built between 17 March 2023 and 5 September 2023. The Motor Control Unit does not communicate with the Body Control Unit. The recall notice describes the fix as: pair the motor control unit with the body control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Motor Control Unit does not communicate with the Body Control Unit. This may cause an immobiliser malfunction leading to a possible vehicle non-start and anti-theft protection not guaranteed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Peugeot 2008 BEV Motor Control Unit Software. Defect: On affected vehicles the Motor Control Unit does not communicate with the Body Control Unit. This may cause an immobiliser malfunction leading to a possible vehicle non-start and anti-theft protection not guaranteed. Remedy: Pair the Motor Control Unit with the Body Control Unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause an immobiliser malfunction leading to a possible vehicle non-start and anti-theft protection not guaranteed.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: pair the motor control unit with the body control unit.
Are You Affected?
2008 BEV built between 17 March 2023 and 5 September 2023 may be included. Peugeot estimates 304 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 MXA-251284EE or the DVSA reference R/2025/253. 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/2025/246 on 3 Jul 2025, for peugeot DV5R engines camshaft chain. The one launched after it was R/2025/265 on 15 Jul 2025, for peugeot 308 Seat belt fastening. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/253, launched 3 July 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.