Peugeot 2008 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 39 safety recalls naming the Peugeot 2008, launched from 2014 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Peugeot 2008 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 39
- 2014 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 27 April 2026
- R/2026/183
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Peugeot 2008 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
BCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable
R/2026/183, launched 27 April 2026. Also covers the 208, Partner, Rifter
Defect: On affected vehicles the Lane Keep Assist tell-tale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster.
Remedy: Update the Body Control Module software.
Alternator protection
R/2026/071, launched 9 March 2026. Also covers the 208
Defect: Affected vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.
Remedy: Replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. Check the distance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator and re‑position or replace the pipe if required.
Peugeot 2008v2 Partner ESC software.
R/2025/452, launched 22 October 2025
Defect: Affected vehicles may have incorrect or missing tyre pressure messages displayed in the instrument cluster due to a software deviation.
Remedy: Update the Electric Stability Control calibration to ensure the correct tyre pressure warning messages are displayed
Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
R/2025/344, launched 18 August 2025. Also covers the 208, 3008, 308, 5008, 508, Boxer, Expert, Partner, Rifter, Traveller
Defect: Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Remedy: Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.
Peugeot Fuel Pipe
R/2025/277, launched 18 July 2025. Also covers the 208, 3008, 308, 408, 5008
Defect: On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.
Remedy: Retighten the affected connections.
Peugeot 2008 BEV Motor Control Unit Software.
R/2025/253, launched 3 July 2025, 304 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the Motor Control Unit does not communicate with the Body Control Unit. This may cause an immobiliser malfunction leading to a possible vehicle non-start and anti-theft protection not guaranteed.
Remedy: Pair the Motor Control Unit with the Body Control Unit.
Peugeot DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.
R/2025/246, launched 3 July 2025. Also covers the 208, 3008, 308, 5008, 508, Partner, Rifter, Traveller
Defect: Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
Remedy: Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.
Autonomous Telematics Box
R/2025/210, launched 11 June 2025, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208
Defect: On affected vehicles the Autonomous Telematics Box (ATB) has no connectivity to the Connected Services features and therefore does not comply with regulatory requirements.
Remedy: Replace the ATB to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Brake Pressure Modulator Valve
R/2025/148, launched 14 April 2025. Also covers the 208
Defect: On affected vehicles the Electronic Brake System Module is not according to specification which could potentially lead to light internal leakage of brake fluid.
Remedy: Replace the Electronic Brake System Module.
Traction Battery software
R/2025/120, launched 24 March 2025. Also covers the 208, Expert, Partner, Rifter, Traveller
Defect: Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Remedy: Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Autonomous Telematics Box failure after OTA update.
R/2025/086, launched 27 February 2025. Also covers the 208
Defect: Affected vehicles may have been equipped with an Autonomous Telematic Box (ATB) which does not work.
Remedy: Change the ATB.
Peugeot Automomous Telematics Box.
R/2025/069, launched 14 February 2025. Also covers the 208, 5008
Defect: Affected vehicles may experience an autonomous telematic box that cannot connect to the remote server making it not possible to make calls or use other connected services.
Remedy: Disconnect the 12V battery and reconnect it after 15 seconds then check for a trouble code.
Peugeot - Cross carline Radio software via OTA update
R/2024/485, launched 6 December 2024. Also covers the 208, 508
Defect: On affected vehicles the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) functionality may not meet regulatory requirements and the Active Emergency Brake (AEB) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) can inadvertently be deactivated by a long press of the ADAS button on the radio.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the radio software will be updated by an Over-The-Air update which will be remotely checked as successfully installed.
Peugeot 2008/Rifter Engine software
R/2024/241, launched 3 June 2024. Also covers the Rifter
Defect: Affected vehicles may suffer a loss of Hydraulic Brake Compensation (HBC). In a worst-case scenario this can lead to reduced brake performance.
Remedy: Update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration.
Cross carline Engine software
R/2024/135, launched 13 March 2024. Also covers the 208, 3008, 5008
Defect: On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.
Remedy: Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.
On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
R/2023/140, launched 9 May 2023, 29,537 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208, Expert, Partner, Rifter, Traveller
Defect: On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
Remedy: Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.
There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
R/2023/009, launched 17 January 2023, 1,610 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208, Partner, Rifter
Defect: There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
Remedy: Update the software of the traction battery control unit.
On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
R/2023/045, launched 13 December 2022, 952 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208, 3008, 308, 5008, Partner
Defect: On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
Remedy: To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance). The timing belt will be checked and if needed replaced with other components of the braking assistance system and the vacuum pump.
On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
R/2023/035, launched 13 December 2022, 25,148 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208, 3008, 308, 5008, Partner
Defect: On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
Remedy: To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance).
THE HIGH VOLTAGE HARNESS FITTED MIGHT NOT BE TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION
R/2022/203, launched 13 July 2022, 16 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208, Expert, Traveller
Defect: The High Voltage Harness might not be to the correct specification.
Remedy: Check the harness conformity and replace it if necessary
THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY BE AFFECTED BY MATERIAL DETACHING FROM THE TIMING BELT
R/2020/326, launched 20 January 2021, 22,580 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208, 3008, 308, 5008, Partner
Defect: The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.
Remedy: Update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt.
THE UREA INJECTOR MAY BLOCK AND LEAD TO NOX EMISSIONS OUT OF REGULATORY LIMITS
R/2020/356, launched 2 December 2020, 773 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles there may be a defect in the operation of the urea injector which may become blocked leading to NOx emissions exceeding regulatory limits.
Remedy: Update the ECU software to avoid the blockage of the urea injector.
THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE INTERNAL CORROSION PROTECTION OF THE SUBFRAME IS NOT DURABLE ENOUGH.
R/2020/207, launched 9 July 2020, 38 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 3008, 308, 5008
Defect: There is a possibility that the internal corrosion protection of the front subframe is not durable enough.
Remedy: Replacing the front subframe assembly.
THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE COULD RESULT IN EMISSIONS OF NOx WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATORY LIMITS
R/2019/352, launched 18 October 2019, 18,267 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208, 3008, 301
Defect: Engine management software issue could result in incorrect emission levels.
Remedy: Update the engine management software.
DUE TO THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE THE NOX EMISSIONS MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATORY LIMITS
R/2019/330, launched 26 September 2019, 9,218 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208, 3008, 308, 5008, 508
Defect: The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which do not comply with the regulatory limits.
Remedy: Download new engine management software
A PLASTIC COMPONENT INSIDE THE EXHAUST LINE COULD UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DAMAGE THE DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER
R/2019/136, launched 26 April 2019, 2,686 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 3008, 308, 5008
Defect: A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain conditions damage the Diesel particle filter.
Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the particle filter.
ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
R/2017/340, launched 15 December 2017, 416 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208, 3008, 301, 308, 5008, 508, Partner
Defect: An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
Remedy: On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
STARTER MOTOR MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
R/2017/140, launched 24 April 2017, 6,768 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208, 3008, 308, 508, Expert, Traveller
Defect: A possible nonconformity of an internal component of the starter motor relay could affect the control of the starter motor. This could adversely affect the starting operation and damage the starter motor due to overheating and in extreme cases there is a risk of fire.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.
GEARBOX ACTUATOR AY NOT BE TO SPECTIFICATION
R/2017/125, launched 7 April 2017, 13 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208, 508, Expert, Partner, Traveller
Defect: A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator
LOSS OF CONTROL
R/2016/230, launched 14 October 2016, 600 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208
Defect: In the event of emergency braking or during an ESP regulation phase (e.g. avoiding manoeuvre) the hydraulic block may not prevent the locking of a wheel which could affect control of the vehicle.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the braking system hydraulic block
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2016/160, launched 14 July 2016, 86 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208, 308
Defect: The fuel injectors supply rail could develop a leak over a period of time leading to a drop in fuel pressure which can affect the operation of the stop start system. In some extreme cases the engine might not restart and a spray of petrol under the bonnet may occur which is a fire risk.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fuel injector supply rail. Where necessary replace the fuel injector supply rail.
OIL LEAK MAY DAMAGE ENGINE
R/2016/043, launched 10 March 2016, 25 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208, 3008, 308, 5008
Defect: An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.
DRIVER'S SEATBELT MAY FAIL
R/2016/031, launched 29 February 2016, 119 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The tightening torque of the right hand seat belt lower mountings may not be to the correct specification and the seat belt could detach.
Remedy: On affected vehickles check and if necessary tighten to correct specification.
FUEL MAY LEAK IF VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER INCIDENT
R/2016/019, launched 17 February 2016, 2,157 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208
Defect: On the affected vehicles the non-return valve located inside the fuel tank may not conform to specification. If the vehicle was to roll over there is a risk of a fuel leak.
Remedy: On affected vehicles checking the condition of the valve and replace the tank if necessary.
HANDBRAKE MAY NOT APPLY FULLY
R/2014/186, launched 19 December 2014, 17,837 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehciles the handbrake adjustment may not have been correctly set during manufacture. This may cause the handbrake to be ineffective unless applied to it's full extent.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check handbrake setting and adjust if necessary.
VEHICLE CONTROL MAY BE LOST
R/2014/081, launched 22 July 2014, 14 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208
Defect: Front subframes on affected vehicles may show signs of damage to the left hand mounting point caused during the manufacturing process. Over time this may affect durability and cause the mounting to fail. This can affect security of components attached to the subframe and may affect control of the vehicle.
Remedy: Prior to failure the driver should notice excessive noise from this area. As a safety measure affected vehicles should be checked and where necessary the subframe replaced.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED
R/2014/051, launched 22 April 2014, 44 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible that the connection torque settings for certain steering components on the wheel/strut assembly may not be to specification. The issue will be highlighted to the driver by an increase in the play in the steering but in extreme circumstances could lead to a loss of directional control.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles check and if required retorque the steering components.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE COMPROMISED
R/2014/046, launched 22 April 2014, 5,502 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208
Defect: The front suspension wishbone mounting bolts might not have been manufactured to the correct specification potentially causing a risk of these parts breaking. Broken mounting bolts can be noticed by the driver through noises and poor directional control.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
R/2014/026, launched 27 February 2014, 148 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 208, 308, Partner
Defect: It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Peugeot 2008, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Peugeot dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.