Peugeot 407 recalls
DVSA has published 14 safety recalls that name the Peugeot 407 since 2005, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 69,220 UK vehicles of this model.
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407 · engine may stall
5 Jul 2011 · R/2011/079
It is possible for the engine to stall due to incorrect reading of oil levels during harsh and prolonged braking.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download new software to the engine ECU.
51 vehicles · built 29 Oct 2009 to 30 Sep 2010
307, 308, 407, 607, 807, EXPERT · braking assistance may not perform correctly
16 Dec 2010 · R/2010/222
In very rare circumstances the vacuum pump one way valve may not function correctly which could affect the level of braking assistance.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake vacuum pump one way valve.
24,220 vehicles · built 15 Dec 2006 to 31 Mar 2009
407 · parking brake may fail
18 Oct 2010 · R/2010/163
The parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary when applied. If this defect occurs the driver will be alerted by a weak effort when moving the parking brake lever.
Fix: The recalled vehicles will be fitted with a quality assured parking brake lever.
510 vehicles
407, 607 · brake performance may be affected.
29 Oct 2009 · R/2009/120
Residual low pressure persists in the power braking vacuum circuit which may result in the loss of power assistance when braking
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to fit a calibrated air vent in the vacuum circuit.
1,186 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2004 to 31 May 2007
4007, 407, 607, 807 · diesel fuel return pipe may abrade and wear.
16 Jul 2008 · R/2008/106
It has been identified that a slight amount of play in the diesel fuel return pipe mountings on certain vehicles may over time lead to abrasion and wear of the pipe.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject clips checked and the pipe secured.
2,323 vehicles
207, 307, 308, 407, PARTNER · fuse box may cause equipment operational failures
17 Jun 2008 · R/2008/094
It has been identified that the main engine fuse box is not to the correct specification. This can result in operating faults or the failure of certain equipment.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject fuse box replaced.
7,360 vehicles · built 27 Feb 2008 to 9 Jun 2008
407 · oil may leak
7 Feb 2008 · R/2008/035
A deterioration of the brake assistance may occur because it is possible for the brake servo valve to leak oil which can damage the membrane of the brake servo.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to change the valve and the vacuum circuit pipe connecting the vacuum pump to the brake servo.
1,140 vehicles · built 26 Apr 2005 to 7 Mar 2007
307, 407, 607, 807, EXPERT · reduced braking performance
1 Feb 2008 · R/2008/015
It has been identified that on the specified vehicles a fault may develop with the brake vacuum pump. This can result in hardening of the brake pedal with an attendant loss of braking efficiency.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pump replaced.
19,867 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2005 to 31 Dec 2006
407 · risk of fire
21 Feb 2007 · R/2007/039
There is a possibility of a non conformity of the engine cooling motor fan unit which can result in a failure of the unit or exceptionally in local overheating that can result in combustion of the unit.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the motor fan unit.
896 vehicles · built 15 Feb 2006 to 31 Aug 2006
407 · fuel leak may occur
24 Jan 2007 · R/2007/014
On subject vehicles the fitting of the diesel high pressure delivery pipe may be constricted. Should this be the case a fuel leak may occur.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject pipe checked and changed if found to be fitted incorrectly.
45 vehicles
407 · possibility of fuel leak
27 Nov 2006 · R/2006/213
It has been identified that on certain vehicles a fault may be present on the diesel fuel circuit return pipe at the location of the pressure sensor.In the manufacture of the pipe an excess of material resulted in a reduction of the pipe's internal diameter therefore restricting the fuel flow and a risk of a diesel leak from the fuel connector.
Fix: Subject vehicles will have the diesel fuel delivery pressure in the injection pump checked. This will check the conformity of the pipe which in the case of nonconformity will be replaced.
115 vehicles
407 · fuel may leak
22 Feb 2006 · R/2006/040
Due to a potential fault in the engine management system an internal engine fuel leak via the injectors may occur following switching off. This would result in the engine failing to restart due to excess fuel being present in the inlet manifold or cylinders.
Fix: To address the issue recalled vehicles will receive an engine management download.
319 vehicles
407 · starter motor may operate inadvertently
15 Nov 2005 · R/2005/164
There is a possibility of untimely triggering of the starter motor which if the vehicle has been left in gear could result in the vehicle jerking forward when the starter motor engages.
Fix: Recall the likely to be affected vehicles and down load new software for the intelligent servo control unit.
8,615 vehicles
206, 307, 407 · possible seepage on the diesel fuel return pipe
11 Apr 2005 · R/2005/047
There is a risk of a manufacturing non conformity on the fuel injection diesel return pipe. This may lead to the possibility of fuel seepage.
Fix: As a preventive measure likely to be affected vehicles will have the pipe replaced additionally the pipe will be fitted with protective sleeves.
2,573 vehicles
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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.