Peugeot 408 recalls
DVSA has published 7 safety recalls that name the Peugeot 408 since 2023, 7 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 5,135 UK vehicles of this model.
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All Peugeot 408 recalls, newest first
3008, 308, 408, 5008 · vsm software interior door handles
3 Jun 2026 · R/2026/228
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.
Fix: Update the Vehicle Supervision Module software.
2,600 vehicles · built 3 Nov 2023 to 9 Feb 2026
3008 V3, 408, 5008 V3 · mcu inverter
24 Apr 2026 · R/2026/161
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.
Fix: Replace the MCU Inverter.
8 vehicles · built 19 Mar 2026 to 20 Mar 2026
3008 V3, 308 V3, 408, 5008 V3 · vsm software missing aeb telltale in case of blind camera.
21 Apr 2026 · R/2025/542
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.
Fix: To rectify this issue we will update the Vehicle System Management software
600 vehicles · built 8 Feb 2024 to 12 Jul 2024
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.
638 vehicles · built 2 Apr 2024 to 17 Apr 2025
3008, 308, 408, 5008 · peugeot 308 408 3008 5008 fuel pipe leakage
13 Feb 2025 · R/2025/054
Affected vehicles may face potential leakage of the under-bonnet fuel pipe due to a weakness of its crimping.
Fix: Change the fuel pipe.
3 vehicles · built 24 Apr 2023 to 13 Sep 2024
308, 408 · peugeot 308408 door ecu software update.
27 Jan 2025 · R/2025/029
Affected vehicles have been equipped with a door control unit which does not have the latest software version.
Fix: Update the door control unit software on the driver and passenger side.
1,277 vehicles · built 24 Aug 2023 to 25 Sep 2024
308 V3, 408, 508 V2 · 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.
23 Feb 2023 · R/2023/058
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.
Fix: Check and tighten fixings to correct torque.
9 vehicles · built 2 Sep 2022 to 5 Jan 2023
Other Peugeot models
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.