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Peugeot 308 Recalls

There are currently 31 safety recalls out on the Peugeot 308. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    13/11/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/331
    VIN start:
    VF3******JS181556
    VIN end:
    VF3******JZ078601
    Car Build Date:
    01/04/2019 - 15/07/2019
    Concern:
    The Filtering Performance Of The Diesel Particulate Filter May Not Meet The Required Specification
    Defect:
    The filtering performance of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) may not meet the required specification.
    Remedy:
    Replace the DPF on affected vehicles.
  • Announcement date:
    18/10/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/351
    VIN start:
    VF3******HS267180
    VIN end:
    VF3******HS267217
    Car Build Date:
    12/01/2017 - 30/03/2019
    Concern:
    The Calibration Of The Engine Management Software Could Cause Damage To The Diesel Particle Filter
    Defect:
    Engine management software issue could cause damage to the diesel particulate filter.
    Remedy:
    Replace the filter and update the engine management software.
  • Announcement date:
    26/09/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/330
    VIN start:
    VF3******FT155368
    VIN end:
    VF3******FS272249
    Car Build Date:
    25/09/2013 - 15/05/2016
    Concern:
    Due To The Calibration Of The Engine Management Software The Nox Emissions May Not Comply With Regulatory Limits
    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
  • Announcement date:
    26/04/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/136
    VIN start:
    VF3******JS090698
    VIN end:
    VF3******JS229796
    Car Build Date:
    28/01/2018 - 07/05/2018
    Concern:
    A Plastic Component Inside The Exhaust Line Could Under Certain Conditions Damage The Diesel Particle Filter
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    19/07/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/185
    VIN start:
    VF3******JS234319
    VIN end:
    VF3******12H41336
    Car Build Date:
    27/04/2018 - 30/05/2018
    Concern:
    Engine Oil Gallery Sealing Plug Incorrectly Tightened
    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
  • Announcement date:
    17/07/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/176
    VIN start:
    VF3******HS287550
    VIN end:
    VF3******JL012033
    Car Build Date:
    23/02/2017 - 23/03/2018
    Concern:
    Engine Could Overheat Leading To Failure
    Defect:
    Engine could overheat leading to failure in extreme cases
    Remedy:
    Download new engine management software
  • Announcement date:
    24/05/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/166
    VIN start:
    VF3******FS017862
    VIN end:
    VF3******ES296283
    Car Build Date:
    03/12/2014 - 22/01/2015
    Concern:
    Front Wishbone Retaining Bolts May Not Be To Specification
    Defect:
    The front suspension wishbone fixing bolts may have a non-conformity which could lead to a risk of them breaking. The driver would be aware of a change in the behaviour of the vehicle
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles replace the front suspension wishbone fixing bolts
  • Announcement date:
    24/04/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/140
    VIN start:
    VF3******GT174225
    VIN end:
    VF3******GS210463
    Car Build Date:
    15/05/2016 - 12/10/2016
    Concern:
    Starter Motor May Not Operate Correctly
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    18/08/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/195
    VIN start:
    VF3******FS330941
    VIN end:
    VF3******FS334073
    Car Build Date:
    04/12/2015 - 08/12/2015
    Concern:
    Glass Panel May Detach Without Warning
    Defect:
    The bonding of the tailgate components may not be to specification this could affect the retention of bonded parts over time. The owner could notice the individual components becoming loose or detached from the tailgate such as brackets bonded trim panels etc
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the complete tailgate assembly.
  • Announcement date:
    14/07/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/160
    VIN start:
    VF3******ES138371
    VIN end:
    VF3******ES137145
    Car Build Date:
    15/01/2014 - 12/06/2014
    Concern:
    Fuel May Leak
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fuel injector supply rail. Where necessary replace the fuel injector supply rail.
  • Announcement date:
    31/03/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/058
    VIN start:
    VF3******FS202289
    VIN end:
    VF3******FS306106
    Car Build Date:
    25/08/2015 - 11/11/2015
    Concern:
    Door May Open Unexpectedly
    Defect:
    A manufacturing defect in one of the components of the door locks could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors. In rare cases the door could unlock and open unexpectedly.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.
  • Announcement date:
    10/03/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/043
    Car Build Date:
    21/01/2016 - 10/02/2016
    Concern:
    Oil Leak May Damage Engine
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    09/12/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2015/241
    VIN start:
    VF3******CL068401
    VIN end:
    VF3******FZ001157
    Car Build Date:
    03/09/2012 - 19/12/2014
    Concern:
    Fuel May Leak
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    26/05/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2015/100
    VIN start:
    VF3******DS126816
    VIN end:
    VF3******ES285940
    Car Build Date:
    18/07/2013 - 02/12/2014
    Concern:
    Possibility Of Loss Of Directional Control
    Defect:
    The fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones may not be to the correct specification. This could lead to the bolts failing and the security of the wishbones being compromised. If this occurs there is a possibility that the directional control of the vehicle could be adversely affected.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected and replace all the fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones.
  • Announcement date:
    17/12/2014
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/175
    VIN start:
    VF3******DS126780
    VIN end:
    VF3******DS224545
    Car Build Date:
    05/09/2013 - 15/11/2013
    Concern:
    The Incorrect Gear May Be Selected
    Defect:
    On affected vehicles the gear lever reverse locking ring might not be to the correct specification. This could cause difficulty in selecting first and reverse gear or an error when changing between 1st and reverse..
    Remedy:
    Replace the gear lever reverse locking collar.
  • Announcement date:
    27/02/2014
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/026
    VIN start:
    VF7******EJ529803
    VIN end:
    VF7******EY005909
    Car Build Date:
    09/01/2014 - 14/01/2014
    Concern:
    Fuel May Leak And Create Fire Risk
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
  • Announcement date:
    09/10/2013
    Recalls number:
    R/2013/118
    VIN start:
    VF3******DS157388
    VIN end:
    VF3******DS159425
    Car Build Date:
    19/07/2013 - 19/07/2013
    Concern:
    Rear Screen Could Detach
    Defect:
    On the affected vehicles the rear screen seal may not conform which could lead to water ingress in the boot and poor ageing of the seal. In very rare cases the rear screen could detach.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to remove and refit the rear screen.
  • Announcement date:
    20/02/2013
    Recalls number:
    R/2013/025
    VIN start:
    VF3******CS272136
    VIN end:
    VF3******CS275499
    Car Build Date:
    10/12/2012 - 10/12/2012
    Concern:
    Loss Of Directional Control
    Defect:
    On affected vehicles the upper section of the front right shock absorber may not be correctly tightened. This could eventually cause noise or banging and if left may affect the efficiency of the shock absorber.
    Remedy:
    Replace the front right shock absorber.
  • Announcement date:
    01/11/2012
    Recalls number:
    R/2012/119
    VIN start:
    VF3******BS164175
    VIN end:
    VF3******BS241475
    Car Build Date:
    14/06/2011 - 29/07/2011
    Concern:
    Steering May Detach
    Defect:
    It is possible the mountings for the steering mechanism to engine subframe may not have been torqued to the correct specification. If this is the case the issue will be highlighted to the driver by noise or play in the steering. If the driver fails to take action to rectify the issue the steering may detach causing a possible loss of control.
    Remedy:
    Recall affected vehicles to check the torque of the mountings and if necessay replace the steering mechanism.
  • Announcement date:
    22/02/2011
    Recalls number:
    R/2011/017
    VIN start:
    VF3******9P000046
    VIN end:
    VF3******AZ041774
    Car Build Date:
    27/10/2009 - 20/07/2010
    Concern:
    Fuel May Leak
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    16/12/2010
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/222
    VIN start:
    VF3******13325840
    VIN end:
    VF3******9Z013147
    Car Build Date:
    15/12/2006 - 31/03/2009
    Concern:
    Braking Assistance May Not Perform Correctly
    Defect:
    In very rare circumstances the vacuum pump one way valve may not function correctly which could affect the level of braking assistance.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake vacuum pump one way valve.
  • Announcement date:
    09/12/2010
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/221
    VIN start:
    VF3*******9S20327
    VIN end:
    VF3******AY147049
    Car Build Date:
    04/12/2009 - 21/09/2010
    Concern:
    Brake May Be Inadvertently Applied
    Defect:
    In certain circumstances it is possible that the passenger could inadvertently apply the service brake. The linkage is accessed above the passenger footwell.
    Remedy:
    Affected vehicles will have a cover fitted above the passenger footwell to close off access to the brake linkage.
  • Announcement date:
    06/10/2010
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/157
    VIN start:
    VF3******13352715
    VIN end:
    VF3******85150233
    Car Build Date:
    06/07/2007 - 07/03/2008
    Concern:
    Lights May Fail Without Warning.
    Defect:
    It has been identified that the position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.
  • Announcement date:
    15/03/2010
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/028
    VIN start:
    VF3******9S250417
    VIN end:
    VF3******9S250964
    Car Build Date:
    10/11/2009 - 11/12/2009
    Concern:
    Steering Power Assistance May Be Reduced
    Defect:
    It has been identified that an incorrect version of the steering power assistance software has been uploaded.The effect of which may lead to stiffness within the steering system
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have a steering power assistance ECU upgrade.
  • Announcement date:
    08/03/2010
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/026
    VIN start:
    VF3******55000353
    VIN end:
    VF3******as003251
    Car Build Date:
    16/11/2006 - 19/10/2009
    Concern:
    Seat May Collapse Without Warning
    Defect:
    It has been identified that the front seats may collapse without warning. due to an electrical control box software issue.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the seat electrical control box replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    04/03/2010
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/009
    VIN start:
    VF3******55020462
    VIN end:
    VF3******55076216
    Car Build Date:
    10/09/2007 - 17/11/2007
    Concern:
    Possible Inadvertent Opening Of The Engine Bonnet
    Defect:
    It has been identified that the welds which secure the bonnet locking assembly may prove inadequate in use. This can result in difficulty closing the bonnet or failure of the lock to properly engage.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have a strengthening component fitted to the bonnet lining to ensure that the trigger cable remains firmly secured to the bonnet. In very rare cases and only if necessary the bonnet will be replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    19/10/2009
    Recalls number:
    R/2009/105
    VIN start:
    VF3******55001070
    VIN end:
    VF3******55181165
    Car Build Date:
    24/05/2007 - 27/03/2008
    Concern:
    Lights May Switch Off Unexpectedly
    Defect:
    In rare cases the lighting management system may incorrectly detect the lighting switch ring position which may cause the lights to cut out.
    Remedy:
    Recall affected vehicles and download new version of vehicle exterior lighting software.
  • Announcement date:
    19/10/2009
    Recalls number:
    R/2009/107
    VIN start:
    VF3******9Y036998
    VIN end:
    VF3******9S053554
    Car Build Date:
    23/03/2009 - 14/04/2009
    Concern:
    Breaking Efficiency May Be Reduced
    Defect:
    An internal component of the Brake Master Cylinder may not be in conformity and as such braking performance/efficiency may be affected.
    Remedy:
    Recall affected vehicles and replace Master Cylinder.
  • Announcement date:
    16/04/2009
    Recalls number:
    R/2009/033
    Car Build Date:
    02/05/2008 - 21/11/2008
    Concern:
    Short Circuit May Occur
    Defect:
    It has been identified that the shield which protects the diesel fuel filter in the event of an impact may be incorrectly positioned. This can result in the possibility that the impact shield is in too close a proximity to the positive terminal of the alternator.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the position of the impact shield checked. Additionally the component will be fitted with an insulator.
  • Announcement date:
    08/12/2008
    Recalls number:
    R/2008/184
    Car Build Date:
    16/09/2008 - 17/09/2008
    Concern:
    Lighting Harness Could Overheat Resulting In Loss Of Some Vehicle Functions
    Defect:
    It has been identified that use of a non standard interior lighting harness may cause excessive current flow and possible overheating and damage to a control unit This can result in the loss of a number of vehicle functions.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the subject wiring harness modified.
  • Announcement date:
    17/06/2008
    Recalls number:
    R/2008/094
    Car Build Date:
    27/02/2008 - 09/06/2008
    Concern:
    Fuse Box May Cause Equipment Operational Failures
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the subject fuse box replaced.
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