Peugeot iON recall: Engine may not start
- What's wrong
- Due to none conformity during manufacture the resistance of the insulated base inside the Engine Control Unit (ECU) which controls the electric motor may decrease. As a result the voltage in the circuit may become unstable causing the warning light to illuminate and the driving…
- What to do
- Contact a Peugeot dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the engine ECU.
What’s wrong
Due to none conformity during manufacture the resistance of the insulated base inside the Engine Control Unit (ECU) which controls the electric motor may decrease. As a result the voltage in the circuit may become unstable causing the warning light to illuminate and the driving motor power to be restricted to the fail safe control. In the worst case scenario the vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the battery may not be able to be charged.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the engine ECU.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| iON | 21 Aug 2011 | 13 Nov 2014 | 35 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 6 April 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.