Peugeot 508 Recall R/2025/455: Peugeot 508 BCM Software Stop/Start System, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Oct 2025
- Launched
- 48
- vehicles in the UK
- MYQ -251487EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 508 vehicles built between 15 November 2023 and 30 September 2024. The engine will run all the time and will not shut off in start/stop mode due to incorrect Body Control Module coding. The dealer will update the body control module software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine will run all the time and will not shut off in start/stop mode due to incorrect Body Control Module coding.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Peugeot 508 BCM software Stop/Start System Defect: On affected vehicles the engine will run all the time and will not shut off in start/stop mode due to incorrect Body Control Module coding. Remedy: Update the Body Control Module software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: peugeot 508 BCM software Stop/Start system.
The Fix
The dealer will update the body control module software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
508 built between 15 November 2023 and 30 September 2024 may be included. Peugeot estimates 48 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 MYQ -251487EE or the DVSA reference R/2025/455. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 508Peugeot 508 Selective Catalytic Reduction: diagnosis issues | Low | R/2025/011 | |
| 2008, 208, 508Cross carline Radio software via OTA update | Urgent | R/2024/485 | |
| 508The accessory roof rack could detach from the vehicle if used to carry items other than a roof box | Low | R/2021/275 | |
| 3008, 308, 5008, 508The filtering performance of the diesel particulate filter may not meet the required specification | Low | R/2020/331 | |
| 3008, 508Certain rear suspension fixing bolts may not conform to specification | Book soon | R/2020/052 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2025/452 on 22 Oct 2025, for peugeot 2008v2 partner ESC software. The one launched after it was R/2025/499 on 12 Nov 2025, for peugeot Expert Traveller (K0) low in-use performance ratio: ECM software. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/455, launched 27 October 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.