Peugeot 2008 recalls
DVSA has published 31 safety recalls that name the Peugeot 2008 since 2014, 15 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 111,275 UK vehicles of this model.
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2008, 208 · alternator protection
9 Mar 2026 · R/2026/071
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.
Fix: 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.
5,771 vehicles
2008, 208, 3008, 308, 5008, 508 V2, BOXER III, EXPERT 4, PARTNER, RIFTER, TRAVELLER · emission recall – on board diagnostics
18 Aug 2025 · R/2025/344
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.
Fix: Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.
vehicle count not given · built 7 Nov 2017 to 2 Oct 2020
2008, 208, 3008, 308, 408, 5008 · peugeot fuel pipe
18 Jul 2025 · R/2025/277
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.
Fix: Retighten the affected connections.
2,917 vehicles · built 4 Apr 2022 to 22 Apr 2025
2008, 208, 3008, 308, 5008, 508 V2, PARTNER, RIFTER, TRAVELLER · peugeot dv5r engines camshaft chain.
3 Jul 2025 · R/2025/246
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.
Fix: 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.
5,156 vehicles · built 8 Jul 2019 to 31 Jan 2023
2008, 208 · autonomous telematics box
11 Jun 2025 · R/2025/210
On affected vehicles the Autonomous Telematics Box (ATB) has no connectivity to the Connected Services features and therefore does not comply with regulatory requirements.
Fix: Replace the ATB to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
1 vehicle · built 11 Sep 2024 to 3 Oct 2024
2008, 208 · brake pressure modulator valve
14 Apr 2025 · R/2025/148
On affected vehicles the Electronic Brake System Module is not according to specification which could potentially lead to light internal leakage of brake fluid.
Fix: Replace the Electronic Brake System Module.
25 vehicles · built 27 May 2024 to 6 Jun 2024
2008, 208, EXPERT, PARTNER, RIFTER, TRAVELLER · traction battery software
24 Mar 2025 · R/2025/120
Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Fix: Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
1,153 vehicles · built 5 Sep 2022 to 30 Nov 2022
2008, 208 · autonomous telematics box failure after ota update.
27 Feb 2025 · R/2025/086
Affected vehicles may have been equipped with an Autonomous Telematic Box (ATB) which does not work.
Fix: Change the ATB.
2 vehicles · built 28 Jun 2024 to 12 Sep 2024
2008, 208, 5008 · peugeot automomous telematics box.
14 Feb 2025 · R/2025/069
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.
Fix: Disconnect the 12V battery and reconnect it after 15 seconds then check for a trouble code.
5 vehicles · built 5 Mar 2024 to 1 Jun 2024
2008, 208, 508 · peugeot - cross carline radio software via ota update
6 Dec 2024 · R/2024/485
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.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the radio software will be updated by an Over-The-Air update which will be remotely checked as successfully installed.
1,603 vehicles · built 16 Feb 2024 to 13 May 2024
2008, RIFTER · peugeot 2008/rifter engine software
3 Jun 2024 · R/2024/241
Affected vehicles may suffer a loss of Hydraulic Brake Compensation (HBC). In a worst-case scenario this can lead to reduced brake performance.
Fix: Update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration.
17 vehicles · built 2 Oct 2023 to 15 Nov 2023
2008, 208, 3008, 5008 · cross carline engine software
13 Mar 2024 · R/2024/135
On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.
Fix: Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.
377 vehicles · built 3 Jan 2022 to 14 Oct 2022
2008, 208, EXPERT, PARTNER, RIFTER, TRAVELLER · 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.
9 May 2023 · R/2023/140
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.�
Fix: Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.
29,537 vehicles · built 8 Nov 2019 to 25 Oct 2022
2008 · the urea injector may block and lead to nox emissions out of regulatory limits
2 Dec 2020 · R/2020/356
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.
Fix: Update the ECU software to avoid the blockage of the urea injector.
773 vehicles · built 8 Oct 2019 to 27 Sep 2020
2008, 3008, 308 (T9), 5008 · there is a possibility that the internal corrosion protection of the subframe is not durable enough.
9 Jul 2020 · R/2020/207
There is a possibility that the internal corrosion protection of the front subframe is not durable enough.
Fix: Replacing the front subframe assembly.
38 vehicles · built 23 Feb 2015 to 13 Mar 2015
2008, 208, 3008, 301 · the calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of nox which do not comply with regulatory limits
18 Oct 2019 · R/2019/352
Engine management software issue could result in incorrect emission levels.
Fix: Update the engine management software.
18,267 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2017 to 12 Apr 2019
2008, 208, 3008, 308, 5008, 508 · due to the calibration of the engine management software the nox emissions may not comply with regulatory limits
26 Sep 2019 · R/2019/330
The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which do not comply with the regulatory limits.
Fix: Download new engine management software
9,218 vehicles · built 25 Sep 2013 to 15 May 2016
2008, 3008, 308, 5008 · a plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain conditions damage the diesel particle filter
26 Apr 2019 · R/2019/136
A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain conditions damage the Diesel particle filter.
Fix: Check and if necessary replace the particle filter.
2,686 vehicles · built 28 Jan 2018 to 7 May 2018
2008, 208, 3008, 301, 308 (T9), 5008, 508, PARTNER TEPEE (89), PARTNER VU (89) · engine component may not be to specification
15 Dec 2017 · R/2017/340
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.
Fix: On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
416 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2017 to 30 Nov 2017
2008, 208, 3008, 308, 508, EXPERT 4, TRAVELLER · starter motor may not operate correctly
24 Apr 2017 · R/2017/140
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.
Fix: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.
6,768 vehicles · built 15 May 2016 to 12 Oct 2016
2008, 208, 508, EXPERT 4, PARTNER III, TRAVELLER · gearbox actuator ay not be to spectification
7 Apr 2017 · R/2017/125
A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator
13 vehicles · built 13 May 2016 to 25 Aug 2016
2008, 208 · loss of control
14 Oct 2016 · R/2016/230
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.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the braking system hydraulic block
600 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2016 to 6 Apr 2016
2008, 208, 308 · fuel may leak
14 Jul 2016 · R/2016/160
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fuel injector supply rail. Where necessary replace the fuel injector supply rail.
86 vehicles · built 15 Jan 2014 to 12 Jun 2014
2008, 208, 3008, 308, 5008 · oil leak may damage engine
10 Mar 2016 · R/2016/043
An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.
25 vehicles · built 21 Jan 2016 to 10 Feb 2016
2008 · driver's seatbelt may fail
29 Feb 2016 · R/2016/031
The tightening torque of the right hand seat belt lower mountings may not be to the correct specification and the seat belt could detach.
Fix: On affected vehickles check and if necessary tighten to correct specification.
119 vehicles · built 14 Jul 2015 to 14 Jul 2015
2008, 208 · fuel may leak if vehicle involved in a rollover incident
17 Feb 2016 · R/2016/019
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.
Fix: On affected vehicles checking the condition of the valve and replace the tank if necessary.
2,157 vehicles · built 29 Apr 2015 to 9 Jul 2015
2008 · handbrake may not apply fully
19 Dec 2014 · R/2014/186
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.
Fix: On affected vehicles check handbrake setting and adjust if necessary.
17,837 vehicles · built 29 Jan 2013 to 29 Aug 2013
2008, 208 · vehicle control may be lost
22 Jul 2014 · R/2014/081
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.
Fix: 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.
14 vehicles · built 4 Jun 2014 to 11 Jun 2014
2008, 208 · directional control may be compromised
22 Apr 2014 · R/2014/046
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
5,502 vehicles · built 24 Sep 2013 to 26 Nov 2014
2008 · directional control may be affected
22 Apr 2014 · R/2014/051
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.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles check and if required retorque the steering components.
44 vehicles · built 18 Jan 2014 to 7 Mar 2014
2008, 208, 308, 308 (T9), PARTNER III · fuel may leak and create fire risk
27 Feb 2014 · R/2014/026
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.
Fix: Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
148 vehicles · built 9 Jan 2014 to 14 Jan 2014
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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.