Peugeot 206 recalls

15 official safety recalls for the Peugeot 206 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Connecting rod bearing shells may cause engine failure

    Reported November 13, 2012Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2012/1357,404 vehicles affected

    Connecting rod bearing shells may be out of specification and deteriorate prematurely, potentially causing engine failure. The shells will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY FAIL
    Defect
    It is possible that the con-rod bearing shells will not conform to manufacturer specification. This could lead to premature deterioration of the shells and in time cause the engine to fail.
    Remedy
    To replace the con-rod bearing shells

  2. Fuel pipe may leak

    Reported November 26, 2008Model years 2008DVSA recall R/2008/18261 vehicles affected

    A fuel pipe may not be sealed correctly, allowing fuel to seep out. The pipe will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL PIPE MAY LEAK
    Defect
    It has been identified that on subject vehicles a fuel pipe may not be correctly sealed. Should this be the case seepage of fuel may occur.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the subject fuel pipe checked and replaced as necessary.

  3. Windscreen wiper mechanism may fail

    Reported October 27, 2008Model years 2005–2006DVSA recall R/2008/15517,551 vehicles affected

    The windscreen wiper mechanism may not meet specifications and could fail over time. It will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    WINDSCREEN WIPERS MAY FAIL
    Defect
    It has been identified that on subject vehicles the windscreen wiper mechanism has not been manufactured to specification. As a result in time the windscreen wipers could fail.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the windscreen wiper mechanism replaced.

  4. Front seat belt fixing may become insecure

    Reported November 22, 2006DVSA recall R/2006/2124 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly fitted spacer on the front right seat belt fixing bolt may cause the assembly to become insecure over time. The spacer fit will be checked; if needed, the trim will be repositioned and the assembly retightened to the correct torque.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT RIGHT HAND SEATBELT FIXING BOLT MAY FAIL
    Defect
    It has been identified on a small number of vehicles that the spacer for the front right-hand seat belt fixing bolt may have been incorrectly fitted. It is therefore possible that in time this could result in the fixing for the assembly becoming insecure.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the fitting of the spacer checked for compliance with the specification. If found to be necessary the trim will be repositioned and the assembly re-tightened to the correct torque.

  5. Diesel fuel return pipe may leak

    Reported April 11, 2005DVSA recall R/2005/0477,719 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing defect in the diesel fuel return pipe may cause fuel to seep. The pipe will be replaced and fitted with protective sleeves.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE SEEPAGE ON THE DIESEL FUEL RETURN PIPE
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    As a preventive measure likely to be affected vehicles will have the pipe replaced additionally the pipe will be fitted with protective sleeves.

  6. Starter motor wiring may cause a short circuit

    Reported September 13, 2004Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2004/1671,128 vehicles affected

    The starter motor wiring loom may be positioned incorrectly, creating a risk of a short circuit. The loom will be fitted correctly.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY THAT THE STARTER MOTOR WIRING LOOM IS INCORRECTLY POSITIONED
    Defect
    The possibility exists that the starter motor wiring loom has been positioned incorrectly. In consequence there is a risk that this could cause a short circuit.
    Remedy
    Recall likely to be affected vehicles and correctly fit the wiring loom.

  7. Throttle fault may reduce braking assistance

    Reported May 14, 2004DVSA recall R/2004/0872,735 vehicles affected

    A software fault may cause erratic motorised throttle operation and break the throttle stop. The engine may enter limp-home mode, with a possible reduction in braking assistance. The engine control unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY OF ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE MOTORIZED THROTTLE BODY
    Defect
    The software may cause erratic operation of the motorized throttle which may result in breakage of the throttle stop. This can result in the engine reverting to limp home mode with a possible reduction in braking assistance.
    Remedy
    Subject vehicles will be recalled and the condition eradicated by carrying out an ECU download.

  8. Rear spoiler may detach

    Reported May 7, 2004Model years 2001–2003DVSA recall R/2004/0825,388 vehicles affected

    Weak points in the rear spoiler mounting may cause noise and could allow the spoiler to come off. The four fixing bolts will be replaced and two safety straps fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY THAT THE REAR SPOILER MAY DETACH
    Defect
    The spoiler mounting on the rear tailgate may in certain cases have some weak points and cause some noise.This may even lead to the loss of the spoiler
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace the 4 spoiler fixing bolts and fit two safety straps

  9. Brake pedal linkage pins may come loose

    Reported November 24, 2003Model years 1998–2002DVSA recall R/2003/158284,339 vehicles affected

    A clevis pin on the brake pedal system may not be locked properly, risking loss of braking. Both clevis pins will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKE LINKAGE MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED
    Defect
    It is necessary to exchange the two clevis pins on the brake pedal system to avoid any loss of braking. Peugeot have experienced a limited number of incidents where one of the pins has not been locked properly during fitting.
    Remedy
    Recall the potentially affected vehicles and replace the two clevis pins on the brake pedal system.

  10. Ignition key may stick in the start position

    Reported May 4, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/06812,747 vehicles affected

    Misaligned steering column trim may foul the ignition switch, which could stick in the start position. The steering column clamp will be checked and replaced if needed, and the trim replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    IGNITION KEY MAY FOUL STEERING COLUMN COWLING
    Defect
    There is a possibility that the steering column cowling may move out of alignment causing the ignition switch to foul on the steering cowling and possibly stick in the start position.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and check and where necessary replace the steering column clamp. The cowling unit is replaced on all vehicles recalled.

  11. Seat belt attachment may be loose

    Reported February 28, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/00646 vehicles affected

    The lower attachment for the front or rear left seat belt may be loose. The seat belt fixings will be checked and tightened if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE CONCERN.
    Defect
    There is a risk that the lower attachment on the front and rear left hand seat belts could be loose.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles to check and if necessary tighten the seat belt fixings.

  12. Passenger airbag may fail to deploy

    Reported November 12, 2001DVSA recall R/2001/14386 vehicles affected

    The passenger airbag has an incorrectly specified internal module and may fail to deploy. The remedy is to replace the airbag.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY
    Defect
    Incorrect specification passenger airbag internal module.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles replace airbag.

  13. Front stub axle may separate from lower suspension arm

    Reported January 15, 2001DVSA recall R/2001/008384 vehicles affected

    Incorrect machining of the front stub axle lower ball joint fixing may allow the stub axle to separate from the ball joint or lower suspension arm. Both stub axles are checked and replaced if required, free of charge.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT SUSPENSION CONCERN
    Defect
    There is a possibility that the front stub axle lower ball joint fixing may have been incorrectly machined which may result in separation of the stub axle from the ball joint/lower suspension arm.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles to check and if required replace the left and right stub axles which will be carried out free of charge.

  14. Side airbags may deploy unintentionally

    Reported September 19, 2000DVSA recall R/2000/0961,416 vehicles affected

    Either side airbag may deploy unintentionally. Both side airbag control units will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAGS
    Defect
    Possibility of unintentional deployment of either side air bags
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace both side air bag control units.

  15. Fuel may leak from corroded filter

    Reported May 18, 2000Model years 1998–1999DVSA recall R/2000/09949,235 vehicles affected

    External corrosion may cause fuel to seep from the fuel filter housing, creating a fire risk. The remedy is to replace the aluminium fuel filter with a plastic one.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK FROM FUEL FILTER
    Defect
    There is a possibility that fuel may seep from fuel filter housing due to external corrosion. A fire risk may exist.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace aluminium fuel filter with a plastic fuel filter.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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