Risk of immobilizer failure in Peugeot 208 and 2008

2008 208 KBA Recalls Peugeot

29/07/2025

Peugeot is recalling 3,546 208 and 2008 vehicles manufactured between 17 March and 5 September 2023 to authorized workshops worldwide. The reason for the recall is that the engine control unit is not properly connected to the body control unit, which may result in a malfunction of the immobilizer.

In an authorized workshop, affected vehicles will be repaired.

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) monitors the recall under the reference number “15287R“. The internal manufacturer code is “MXA“.

Recall details

Make:	Peugeot
Models:	208, 2008
Year of manufacture:	2023
Production:	17. 3. 2023 – 5. 9. 2023
Extent:	3,546
Codes:	MXA
KBA publication date:	11. 7. 2025

Source: KBA 15287R (Search Rückrufcode: MXA)

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