Peugeot e-208 Recall SR/01450/25: Loss of Propulsion Fix (2022-2023 Builds)

If you own a Peugeot e-208 built between 17 May 2022 and 13 March 2023, your car may be covered by recall SR/01450/25 — a control-software fault that can leave "Ready" mode unavailable after start-up, cut acceleration power, or stop the motor while you are driving. The alert was published on the French government's RappelConso register on 18 April 2025 and covers the 208 II, 2008 II, Rifter, Partner, Traveller and Expert range fitted with a high-voltage battery — not every car built in that window is necessarily affected, so the first step is always a VIN check with Peugeot.

A note on an earlier, incorrect version of this article: this page previously stated a build window of 3 March 2020 – 29 July 2022 under a reference "r2024176". Neither figure is correct for this defect. R/2024/176 (listed in some databases as r2024176) is a real but separate UK-listed recall titled "MCU software," covering about 445 cars built 11 December 2023 – 21 February 2024. Its defect is published by the DVSA: incorrect Motor Control Unit (MCU) calibration may result in a loss of propulsion while driving, and the remedy is to update the MCU calibration. If your e-208 falls in that later window, ask your dealer about R/2024/176 as well as MV4 / SR/01450/25.

What the recall covers

SR/01450/25 is logged against the vehicle's control software — the recall's notified Safety Gate record describes it as software governing engine stability and telemetry transmission malfunctioning in a way that can prevent "Ready" mode from becoming available after the car is started, cause a loss of acceleration power, or cut the motor out while the car is being driven.

We have not found a public source that lays out the internal fault mechanism (e.g. exactly which sensor or subsystem misreads what) in more technical detail than that. If your dealer describes a specific root cause when they scan your VIN, that explanation is more current and more precise than anything in this article.

Because the defect is software-based, the fix is likely to be a software update carried out by the dealer, but the published record does not state the remedy or a job time — it tells owners only to contact the dealer. For comparison, the UK campaigns R/2025/120 and R/2024/176 on the same model range are published by the DVSA as a Battery Monitoring Unit software update and an MCU calibration update respectively. Ask your dealer to confirm the job time when you book.

Which cars are affected

The recall covers Peugeot 208 II, 2008 II, Rifter, Partner, Traveller and Expert models fitted with a high-voltage battery, each with its own build window: 208 17 May 2022 – 13 March 2023; 2008 28 May 2022 – 7 February 2023; Rifter and Partner 10 May 2022 – 31 March 2023; Traveller and Expert 11 July 2022 – 2 March 2023. For the 208 range that means the e-208 (fully electric) — the recall record does not single out the e-208 by name, it groups it with other Stellantis models sharing the same high-voltage architecture.

Not every car built in the window is necessarily affected — Peugeot's own remedy advice is to check with an authorised dealer or workshop using your VIN, because the fault does not apply to every vehicle produced during that period. Cars built outside your model's window are not covered by this specific recall — for the e-208 that window is 17 May 2022 – 13 March 2023.

The recall does not apply to 1.2 PureTech petrol or diesel 208 cars — it is limited to vehicles fitted with a high-voltage battery. If your electric e-208 was built 3 July 2019 – 26 November 2022 (or an e-2008 built 8 November 2019 – 25 October 2022) and you see drive-cut symptoms, also ask about the separate AC compressor recall R/2023/140.

How to check if your e-208 is on the list

1. Peugeot SA online recall tool — peugeot.co.za/owners/maintain-your-car/recall.html. Enter your 17-character VIN.
2. Call Peugeot SA on 0860 738 472 — give them your 17-character VIN, which is what their system searches on, and mention EU alert SR/01450/25. The UK register lists a related Peugeot campaign on the same models under manufacturer code MV4 (DVSA R/2025/120), so ask about that too. If your car was built 11 December 2023 – 21 February 2024, also ask about UK campaign R/2024/176.
3. Any authorised Peugeot dealer — service advisors can pull the VIN against the recall database and tell you definitively whether your specific car is affected.

What Peugeot does under the recall

Once your VIN is confirmed as affected, the dealer connects to the Stellantis diagnostic platform, identifies the fault against your car's software version, and carries out the manufacturer-specified fix — expected to be a software update given the nature of the defect, though we have not independently verified the exact procedure for SR/01450/25. Recall repairs are, by definition, free to the vehicle owner.

If your e-208 has already had a loss-of-drive event, do not continue driving a car that has lost propulsion or acceleration power — the fault can re-trigger.

What if your build date is outside the recall window

If your e-208 was built before 17 May 2022 or after 13 March 2023, SR/01450/25 does not apply to it. Cars built 11 December 2023 – 21 February 2024 may fall under the separate R/2024/176 "MCU software" campaign instead — its published defect is an incorrect Motor Control Unit (MCU) calibration that may result in a loss of propulsion while driving, remedied by updating the MCU calibration.

Your dealer can check every open campaign against your VIN in one go. One more worth naming: UK campaign R/2025/120 (launched 24 March 2025, manufacturer code MV4) covers 208s built 26 July – 30 November 2022 for an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software, remedied by a Battery Monitoring Unit software update.

If your VIN falls in the SR/01450/25 window but the tool returns "no open campaigns," a few possibilities: the recall has already been actioned by a previous owner (check the VIN history at any dealer), your specific car was not among the vehicles the fault applies to (the manufacturer's own advice is that it does not affect every car built in the window) — confirm with Peugeot SA directly rather than relying on the online tool alone.

Other e-208 electrical work in SA?

The recall fix itself is a dealer-only, no-charge repair — there is no aftermarket alternative. But we can source chargers, charging cables, 12V auxiliary batteries, fuses and wiring components for the e-208 and courier them nationwide. Send your VIN and what you need and we will quote.

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Symptoms to watch for

The recall's notified Safety Gate record describes three symptoms: "Ready" mode unavailable after starting, a loss of acceleration power, and the motor cutting out while driving:

• "Ready" mode unavailable after pressing the start button — car powers on but will not arm the drive system
• Sudden loss of acceleration while driving — pedal response drops off unexpectedly
• Motor cuts out without warning while driving

If you have had even one of these events, do not continue driving on motorways or in heavy traffic. Get the car to a Peugeot dealer and have your VIN checked.

Related Peugeot recall guides

You can also browse our full Peugeot 208 parts catalogue, including wiring harness and ECU/PCM categories for non-recall electrical work.

Frequently asked questions

How do I check if my e-208 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at peugeot.co.za/owners/maintain-your-car/recall.html. You can also call Peugeot SA on 0860 738 472 with your VIN and mention EU alert SR/01450/25 and the related UK-listed campaign code MV4, or walk in to any authorised Peugeot dealer.

Does the e-208 propulsion-loss recall apply in South Africa?

We could not find a South African NCC or Peugeot SA record confirming SR/01450/25 has been actioned locally — that claim is unverified, not confirmed. If your car was built between 17 May 2022 and 13 March 2023, the reliable way to find out is a VIN check with Peugeot SA on 0860 738 472 or the online recall tool.

How much does the recall repair cost?

Recall repairs carry no charge to the vehicle owner once your VIN is confirmed as affected. We have not independently verified every detail of the repair procedure for SR/01450/25 — confirm the specifics with your dealer when you book.

What happens if I ignore this recall?

The defect can make "Ready" mode unavailable, cut acceleration power, or stop the motor while driving, without warning. At speed this is a crash risk; at low speed it can strand you in traffic. Get your VIN checked rather than waiting for a symptom to appear.

Can I sell my e-208 if it has an outstanding recall?

You can, but you should disclose it. The Consumer Protection Act's quality provisions apply to suppliers acting in the ordinary course of business, so they do not generally cover a private sale — but concealing a known safety defect can still expose you to a claim. The simpler path is to have your VIN checked and, if affected, book the free repair before listing the car.

My e-208 has already lost drive once — is it safe to drive to the dealer?

Treat a repeat event as possible at any time. If you can do so safely, have the car towed to an authorised dealer rather than driven.

Get your e-208 sorted

Start with a VIN check — it is free and it is the only way to know for certain whether SR/01450/25, the UK-listed campaign MV4 or the separate R/2024/176 campaign applies to your car. If you need other e-208 parts (12V auxiliary battery, charging cable, fuses, suspension or brake work), send us your VIN and we will source what you need.

Sources

1. Peugeot 208 II, 2008 II, Rifter, Partner, Traveller, Expert — RAPEX recall record — French government consumer-recall register (the primary published record for this alert, with the per-model build windows)
2. All recalls since 1992 — full recall dataset (CSV) — UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2024/176 "MCU software", R/2025/120 "Traction Battery software" with manufacturer code MV4, and R/2023/140, each with per-model build dates)
3. Recall campaigns — Peugeot South Africa (VIN recall checker and customer care on 0860 738 472)

Important Disclaimer

This article summarises publicly available recall information from the EU Safety Gate alert as published on the French RappelConso register and from the UK DVSA recall dataset, as of October 2026. An earlier version of this article stated an incorrect build window and recall reference for this defect; it has been corrected to match the recall's own published record (SR/01450/25; the 17 May 2022 – 13 March 2023 window is the one published for the 208). We have not been able to verify whether this recall has been formally actioned in South Africa, or verify every detail of the repair procedure — always confirm your specific car's status by VIN at peugeot.co.za or by calling Peugeot SA customer care on 0860 738 472 before relying on any information here. Pro Peugeot Spares is an independent parts supplier and is not affiliated with Stellantis or Peugeot South Africa.