Peugeot Rifter Recall R/2026/336: bMC Software Update: Black Screen, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Aug 2026
- Launched
- 451
- vehicles in the UK
- M5N - 261174EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled Rifter vehicles built between 27 May 2025 and 1 March 2026. A software defect in the instrument cluster may prevent the cluster display from switching on when the vehicle is started resulting in a black screen. The dealer will update the body control module software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A software defect in the instrument cluster may prevent the cluster display from switching on when the vehicle is started resulting in a black screen.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BMC software update - Black screen Defect: On affected vehicles a software defect in the instrument cluster may prevent the cluster display from switching on when the vehicle is started resulting in a black screen. Remedy: Update the Body Control Module software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a black screen.
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?
Rifter built between 27 May 2025 and 1 March 2026 may be included. Peugeot estimates 451 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 M5N - 261174EE or the DVSA reference R/2026/336. 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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| Expert, Partner, Rifter, TravellerPeugeot Traveller/Expert (K0)Rifter/Partner (K9) IVI s/w via OTA update | Low | R/2026/008 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2026/286 on 3 Jul 2026, for turn signal detection. The one launched after it was R/2026/364 on 5 Oct 2026, for wrong Front bumper installed BEV instead of MHEV. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/336, launched 19 August 2026. 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.