Peugeot 508 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 28 safety recalls naming the Peugeot 508, launched from 2013 to 2025. 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 508 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 28
- 2013 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 27 October 2025
- R/2025/455
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Peugeot 508 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.
Peugeot 508 BCM software Stop/Start System
R/2025/455, launched 27 October 2025, 48 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the engine will run all the time and will not shut off in start/stop mode due to incorrect Body Control Module coding.
Remedy: Update the Body Control Module software.
Peugeot 3008v2 508v2 Traction Battery
R/2025/382, launched 8 September 2025. Also covers the 3008
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, 3008, 308, 5008, 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 DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.
R/2025/246, launched 3 July 2025. Also covers the 2008, 208, 3008, 308, 5008, 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 508 Selective Catalytic Reduction - diagnosis issues
R/2025/011, launched 9 January 2025, 42 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software is not according to specification.
Remedy: Upload modified software to the ECU.
Peugeot - Cross carline Radio software via OTA update
R/2024/485, launched 6 December 2024. Also covers the 2008, 208
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 3008508 PHEV. Traction Battery
R/2024/272, launched 1 July 2024. Also covers the 3008
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.
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 3008
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 3008
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 3008
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 3008
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 have an incorrect torque on several fixation points which could result in reduced control of the vehicle and overheating of electrical connections.
R/2023/058, launched 23 February 2023, 9 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 308, 408
Defect: Affected vehicles may have an incorrect torque on several fixation points which could result in reduced control of the vehicle and overheating of electrical connections.
Remedy: Check and tighten fixings to correct torque.
THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION COULD BE INCORRECT
R/2022/235, launched 26 July 2022, 826 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The engine management software calibration could be incorrect causing engine stall.
Remedy: Upload updated engine management software.
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 3008
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 3008
Defect: A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells.
Remedy: Replace the HV traction battery
THE ACCESSORY ROOF RACK COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE IF USED TO CARRY ITEMS OTHER THAN A ROOF BOX
R/2021/275, launched 3 August 2021, 3,376 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The accessory roof rack for the Peugeot 508 saloon could detach from the vehicle if used to carry items other than a roof box.
Remedy: A full refund will be offered by the selling retailer (return of the roof rack and receipt) and recommend the customer purchase another solution to transport bicycle(s).
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 3008
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 3008, 308, 5008
Defect: The filtering performance of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) may not meet the required specification.
Remedy: Replace the DPF on affected vehicles.
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 3008
Defect: Certain rear suspension fixing bolts may not conform to specification which could cause them to break.
Remedy: Replace the affected bolts
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, 3008, 308, 5008
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
ENGINE MAY OVERHEAT
R/2018/048, launched 14 February 2018, 1,579 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 3008, 308, 5008
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.
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, 3008, 301, 308, 5008, 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 SUPPLY WIRE MAY CHAFE
R/2017/215, launched 6 July 2017, 7,394 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 3008, 308, 5008
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, 3008, 308, 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 2008, 208, 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
FRONT AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
R/2017/090, launched 7 March 2017, 6 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The ignition module which triggers the front seat airbag may not deploy in the event of an impact. There is no indication to the driver the unit is faulty.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front seat airbag unit.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2015/241, launched 9 December 2015, 12,833 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the 3008, 308, 5008, 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.
RISK OF UNDER BONNET FIRE
R/2013/114, launched 7 October 2013, 353 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible that a leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. This can cause leakage of fuel which can either pool on the engine cylinder head and then become deposited onto the road surface where it could cause a skid risk to other motorist or if the fuel comes into contact with extremely hot engine components an exhaust manifold for instance it is possible that an under bonnet fire could ensue.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the sealing of the fuel return pipe connection on each injector and if necessary replace the injectors as well as the fuel return 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 508, 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.