Peugeot 3008 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 54 safety recalls naming the Peugeot 3008, launched from 2009 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 3008 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 54
- 2009 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 5 October 2026
- R/2026/364
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Peugeot 3008 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.
3008v3- Wrong Front bumper installed BEV instead of MHEV.
R/2026/364, launched 5 October 2026, 12 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles air defelectors may have been installed incorrectly to the front bumbper grille which can affect the airflow required for cooling the engine and 48V battery system
Remedy: Check and remove the defelectors if present.
Wrong Tire Class in CoC
R/2026/256, launched 3 July 2026. Also covers the 5008
Defect: Affected vehicles may have a tyre class mismatch between the technical specification declared in the Certificate of Conformity and the actual vehicle configuration.
Remedy: Check the tyre class of all vehicle tyres and exchange all 4 for Class A+ tyres if necessary
VSM software Interior door handles
R/2026/228, launched 3 June 2026. Also covers the 308, 408, 5008
Defect: Affected vehicles may experience an unexpected deactivation of the interior door handles when the key is in engine-running mode which could result in occupants being unable to exit.
Remedy: Update the Vehicle Supervision Module software.
MCU inverter
R/2026/161, launched 24 April 2026. Also covers the 408, 5008
Defect: On affected vehicles the Motor Control Unit (MCU) Inverter may have a manufacturing deviation which could lead to gearbox malfunctions and the risk of an internal electrical short circuit leading to overheating or a fire.
Remedy: Replace the MCU Inverter.
VSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera.
R/2025/542, launched 21 April 2026. Also covers the 308, 408, 5008
Defect: On certain Peugeot vehicles the Automatic Emergency Braking Assist telltale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked. No AEB warning telltale meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster. An additional pop-up appears for around 10 seconds at each key on/key off (Driving Assistance Sensor Blind: clean sensor see User Manual). The Automatic Emergency Braking system is operating in a degraded mode but remains functional due to radar support.
Remedy: To rectify this issue we will update the Vehicle System Management software
Peugeot 3008 Wheel Bolt Tightening.
R/2026/045, launched 29 January 2026, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may have improperly tightened wheel nuts following a faulty rework.
Remedy: Check the torque of the wheel nuts on all for wheels and re-tighten if necessary.
Ball Joint Bracket fixation.
R/2025/522, launched 25 November 2025. Also covers the 5008
Defect: On affected vehicles the front left and right control arm ball-joint bracket screws are at risk of fracture which could affect the vehicle's controllability.
Remedy: Inspect the marking on the left and right front ball-joint bracket and change if necessary.
Peugeot 3008v2 508v2 Traction Battery
R/2025/382, launched 8 September 2025. Also covers the 508
Defect: Affected vehicles may have a fault in the High Voltage Battery which could potentially lead to it overheating and in the worst case a battery or vehicle fire. Customers are advised to stop any plug-in charging and eSave charging until the vehicle is reworked.
Remedy: Update the battery management software or replace the High Voltage Battery if necessary.
Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
R/2025/344, launched 18 August 2025. Also covers the 2008, 208, 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 2008, 208, 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 DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.
R/2025/246, launched 3 July 2025. Also covers the 2008, 208, 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.
Peugeot 308 408 3008 5008 Fuel Pipe Leakage
R/2025/054, launched 13 February 2025. Also covers the 308, 408, 5008
Defect: Affected vehicles may face potential leakage of the under-bonnet fuel pipe due to a weakness of its crimping.
Remedy: Change the fuel pipe.
Peugeot 3008 5008 Headrest
R/2025/048, launched 11 February 2025. Also covers the 5008
Defect: On affected vehicles front seat headrests are not to specification.
Remedy: Check the fixing notches of the front seat headrests and exchange them if necessary.
Peugeot 30085008 Risk of broken bolt front control arm ball joint.
R/2024/497, launched 12 December 2024. Also covers the 5008
Defect: On affected vehicles the fixing bolts on the front left or right bracket on the lower control arm may break. In the worst-case scenario 2 broken bolts could affect the controllability of the vehicle.
Remedy: Change the front left and right ball joint brackets.
Peugeot 3008 Cradle Bracket
R/2024/423, launched 24 October 2024, 203 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the cradle bracket is not according to specification. In some cases this could lead to cracking of the bracket and structural integrity loss resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Check the cradle bracket and rework if necessary.
Peugeot 3008508 PHEV. Traction Battery
R/2024/272, launched 1 July 2024. Also covers the 508
Defect: On affected vehicles there is a fault in the High Voltage (HV) Battery which could potentially lead to a breakdown charging issue and/or overheating and in a worst-case scenario a High Voltage Battery or vehicle fire.
Remedy: Replace the High Voltage Battery.
Cross carline Engine software
R/2024/135, launched 13 March 2024. Also covers the 2008, 208, 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.
Affected vehicles may have been supplied with a Mode 2 (orange) charging cable that was not according to specification (a risk of a wrong safety calibration feature of the temperature sensor of the charging cable pins). In worst-case this could lead to a thermal incident during charging.
R/2023/228, launched 24 July 2023, 617 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may have been supplied with a Mode 2 (orange) charging cable that was not according to specification (a risk of a wrong safety calibration feature of the temperature sensor of the charging cable pins). In worst-case this could lead to a thermal incident during charging.
Remedy: Check Mode 2 (orange) charge cable production date and replace if necessary.
Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.
R/2023/099, launched 6 April 2023, 1,630 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 508
Defect: Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.
Remedy: A protective wax will be applied between HV battery reinforcing plate and battery cover.
Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
R/2023/109, launched 5 April 2023, 1,693 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 508
Defect: Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
Remedy: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.
Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire..
R/2023/106, launched 4 April 2023, 2,901 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 508
Defect: Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
Remedy: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.
Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
R/2023/102, launched 4 April 2023, 975 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 508
Defect: Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
Remedy: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.
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 2008, 208, 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 2008, 208, 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).
A HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WHERE THERE IS A MISMATCH IN THE VOLTAGE OF THE INDIVIDUAL CELLS
R/2022/228, launched 21 July 2022, 8 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 508
Defect: A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells.
Remedy: Replace the high voltage battery.
A HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WHERE THERE IS A MISMATCH IN THE VOLTAGE OF THE INDIVIDUAL CELLS
R/2022/227, launched 21 July 2022, 4 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 508
Defect: A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells.
Remedy: Replace the HV traction battery
THE WELDING OF THE INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS OF THE TOW BAR MIGHT NOT MEET THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION
R/2021/081, launched 5 March 2021, 61 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The welding of the individual components of the towbar might not meet the correct specification.
Remedy: Check the identity label and replace the tow bar if affected
THE WELDING OF THE INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS OF THE TOWBAR MIGHT NOT MEET THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION
R/2021/041, launched 21 January 2021, 24 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The welding of some components to the towbar assembly may not meet specification.
Remedy: The replacement of the towbar.
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 2008, 208, 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.
ON SOME TRACTION BATTERY CELLS THE ALIGNMENT OF THE ELECTRODES MAY BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION
R/2020/366, launched 8 December 2020, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 508
Defect: On affected vehicles the alignment of the electrodes may be out of specification on some cells of the traction batteries which may result in the release of toxic fumes or a thermal runaway.
Remedy: Replace the traction / drive battery.
THE FILTERING PERFORMANCE OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION
R/2020/331, launched 13 November 2020, 959 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 308, 5008, 508
Defect: The filtering performance of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) may not meet the required specification.
Remedy: Replace the DPF on affected vehicles.
THE UREA INJECTOR MAY BLOCK AND LEAD TO NOx EMISSIONS GOING OUT OF REGULATORY LIMITS
R/2020/245, launched 19 August 2020, 5,125 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 5008
Defect: The vehicles may be affected by a defect in the urea injector which might block and lead to NOx emissions going out of the regulatory limits.
Remedy: Updating the ECU software to avoid the gradual blocking 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 2008, 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.
CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION FIXING BOLTS MAY NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION
R/2020/052, launched 25 February 2020, 78 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 508
Defect: Certain rear suspension fixing bolts may not conform to specification which could cause them to break.
Remedy: Replace the affected bolts
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 2008, 208, 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 2008, 208, 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 2008, 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 oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened
R/2018/185, launched 19 July 2018, 47 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 308, 5008, Boxer, Expert, Traveller
Defect: On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
Remedy: The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque
Engine could overheat leading to failure
R/2018/176, launched 17 July 2018, 683 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 308, 5008
Defect: Engine could overheat leading to failure in extreme cases
Remedy: Download new engine management software
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF TOWBAR FIXING MAY BE TO WRONG SPECIFICATION
R/2018/089, launched 29 March 2018, 9 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Tightening of some towbar fixings may not be to correct specification.
Remedy: Checking and if necessary correcting the tightening torque of the fixings.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2018/033, launched 19 February 2018, 12,054 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The fuel tank shield may foul the fuel supply pipes. Over a period of time this may cause a fuel leak.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check condition of fuel pipes and replace where necessary. In addition add extra protection to existing and replacement pipes.
ENGINE MAY OVERHEAT
R/2018/048, launched 14 February 2018, 1,579 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 308, 5008, 508
Defect: The engine electronic cooling management control strategy and the maximum temperature alert threshold could cause the engine to overheat. This could result in a warning light and a message being displayed on the instrument panel.
Remedy: On affected vehicles download a new engine management software in order to modify the cooling management parameters to improve the control of the engine operating temperature.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2017/336, launched 29 December 2017, 12,056 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Possible fouling between fuel lines and the fuel tank shield may over time cause the pipes to wear and fail. Over an extended period of time fuel leakage may be noticed under the vehicle.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles check condition of the fuel lines. Replace where necessary and add extra protection.
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 2008, 208, 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 SUPPLY WIRING HARNESS MAY BECOME DAMAGED
R/2017/270, launched 10 October 2017, 1,703 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 5008
Defect: The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminaL. Correct it if necessary and add additional protection.
STARTER SUPPLY WIRE MAY CHAFE
R/2017/215, launched 6 July 2017, 7,394 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 308, 5008, 508
Defect: The positioning of the starter motor supply terminal may not conform to specification. Contact with a neighbouring component could cause a short circuit.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check the position of the terminal and where necessary reposition. Replace damaged components if necessary.
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 2008, 208, 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.
OIL LEAK MAY DAMAGE ENGINE
R/2016/043, launched 10 March 2016, 25 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 2008, 208, 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.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2015/241, launched 9 December 2015, 12,833 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 308, 5008, 508, 807, Expert, RCZ
Defect: The fuel heating device integrated in to the diesel fuel filter cover may be defective and allow heat to build up within the electrical supply connector causing the cover to distort and air to enter the fuel circuit. This could make the vehicles difficult to start and a warning light will be illuminated on the dash board. The engine could be difficult or not possible to start. In the worst cases a diesel fuel leak could eventually appear.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel heater cover. Additionally the electrical connector will be inspected and where necessary replaced.
DRIVERS SEAT AIRBAG MAY MALFUNCTION
R/2014/035, launched 1 April 2014, 100 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 5008
Defect: Affected vehicles may present friction wear on the driver's seat wiring harness. Potentially causing an electrical malfunction and in worst case scenario cause the unwanted triggering of the driver's seat air bag.
Remedy: The remedial operation consists of reinforcing and clamping the driver's seat harness.
SPOT WELDS MAY NOT HOLD
R/2013/026, launched 4 March 2013, 19 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 5008
Defect: On a very limited number of vehicles it is necessary to check the presence of specific spot welds on the vehicle body shell. Should it be identified that one of the welds has been missed in production the vehicle cannot be repaired. In the long term and in very rare cases body noises and squeaking could appear.
Remedy: In the rare case that the vehicle does not comply the vehicle will be removed from the road and the customer will be provided with a replacement vehicle.
REAR BRAKE CALLIPER MOUNTING BOLT COULD WORK LOOSE
R/2013/010, launched 28 January 2013, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 5008
Defect: The tightening torque of the rear brake calliper mounting bolts could be incorrect. This incorrect tightening torque may in very rare cases eventually lead to the slackening of the bolt and an increase in noise during braking
Remedy: Replace the bolts and tighten to the correct torque
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2011/017, launched 22 February 2011, 2,834 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 308, 5008, Expert, RCZ
Defect: On some 2.0 l HDI vehicles potential contact between the fuel return pipe and the diesel filter support may eventually cause the pipe to become worn through friction.
Remedy: The manufacturer has requested that some protection be added to the pipe to ensure its long-term resistance to wear.
LOSS OF WINDSCREEN WIPER FUNCTION
R/2009/114, launched 19 October 2009, 19 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that the potential exists that sub-standard front windscreen wiper mechanism were fitted during production. This can result when in use for one or more of the wiper arms to be immobilised in a random position. With the consequence of partial or total loss of the windscreen wiper function.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the windscreen wiper motors inspected and changed as necessary.
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 3008, 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.