Peugeot 307 recalls

25 official safety recalls for the Peugeot 307 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. Brake vacuum pump valve may reduce assistance

    Reported December 16, 2010Model years 2006–2009DVSA recall R/2010/222145,320 vehicles affected

    In rare circumstances, the brake vacuum pump one-way valve may not work correctly, reducing braking assistance. The valve will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.

  2. Exterior lights may switch off without warning

    Reported October 6, 2010Model years 2007–2008DVSA recall R/2010/15711,612 vehicles affected

    The lighting system may fail to detect the control ring position, causing the exterior lights to switch off without warning. The lighting management software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.

  3. Lights may switch off unexpectedly

    Reported October 16, 2009Model years 2006–2009DVSA recall R/2009/10497,876 vehicles affected

    The lighting management system may misread the lighting switch position, causing the lights to cut out. The exterior lighting software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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

  4. Engine fuse box may cause equipment failures

    Reported June 17, 2008Model years 2008DVSA recall R/2008/09436,800 vehicles affected

    The main engine fuse box may not meet specification, causing operating faults or failure of some equipment. The fuse box will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.

  5. Brake vacuum pump may reduce braking efficiency

    Reported February 1, 2008Model years 2005–2006DVSA recall R/2008/01599,335 vehicles affected

    A fault in the brake vacuum pump may harden the brake pedal and reduce braking efficiency. Dealers will replace the pump.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pump replaced.

  6. Water may affect ABS and ESP braking

    Reported January 25, 2008DVSA recall R/2007/189210,973 vehicles affected

    Water may enter the ABS/ESP braking unit and affect its operation. The unit's resistance to water will be reinforced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POTENTIAL LOSS OF ABS AND ESP FUNCTIONS
    Defect
    It has been identified that the operation of the ABS/ESP braking unit may be affected by the ingress of water.
    Remedy
    Recall likely to be affected vehicles to reinforce the resistance of the ABS/ESP unit to water.

  7. Rear axle fixing bolts may become loose

    Reported June 5, 2006DVSA recall R/2006/116221 vehicles affected

    Welds on the suspension mounting reinforcement plates may not meet specifications. The welds will be checked and corrected where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR AXLE FIXING BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE
    Defect
    The quality of the welding at the suspension mounting reinforcement plates may not be to specification.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the welding. Where necessary take corrective action to ensure that the reinforcement plate welding operation has been correctly completed.

  8. Engine fuel leak may prevent restart

    Reported February 23, 2006DVSA recall R/2006/04117,352 vehicles affected

    A fault in the engine management system may allow fuel to leak through the injectors after switch-off. Excess fuel may prevent the engine from restarting. The engine management software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    To address the issue recalled vehicles will receive an engine management download.

  9. Curtain airbag may deploy incorrectly

    Reported January 9, 2006DVSA recall R/2006/0051 vehicle affected

    Incorrectly fixing the left curtain airbag may cause it to deploy incorrectly in a left side impact or a frontal impact with a strong leftward angle. The airbag will be refitted correctly.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY
    Defect
    The incorrect fixing of the left hand curtain airbag can lead to incorrect deployment in the case of a left hand side impact or frontal impact with a high degree of angular bias to the left.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and re-fix the airbag correctly.

  10. Faulty transfer bar lever may affect braking

    Reported December 14, 2005Model years 2005DVSA recall R/2005/17523,044 vehicles affected

    A faulty return bar lever may reduce braking efficiency. The transfer bar will be checked and replaced if faulty.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKES MAY FAIL
    Defect
    It is necessary to check the fitting of the pedal box transfer bar levers on (RHD only). In rare cases where the return bar lever is faulty the braking efficiency could be affected.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have the transfer bar checked and replaced if found to be faulty.

  11. ABS electrical connection may short circuit

    Reported November 25, 2005DVSA recall R/2005/151151,100 vehicles affected

    Salt water may enter the ABS electrical connection and cause short circuits, potentially leading to an engine compartment fire. The connections will be checked and their sealing reinforced, with repairs made as needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CORROSION OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WHICH COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT
    Defect
    It is necessary to check and reinforce the sealing of the electrical connections for the ABS system. As under certain conditions the repeated entry of salt water into this connection could cause short circuits which may lead to a fire within the engine compartment
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have numerous checks carried out and repairs completed dependent upon what is found.

  12. Steering pump electrical connection may cause a fire

    Reported July 19, 2005DVSA recall R/2005/112107,767 vehicles affected

    Repeated salt water entry into the steering system electro pump connection may cause a short circuit and fire in the engine compartment. The vehicle will be checked and repairs carried out as needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    RISK OF FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT
    Defect
    It is necessary to reinforce the sealing of electrical connections for the steering system electro pump assembly. As under certain conditions the repeated entry of salt water into this connection could cause short circuits which may lead to a fire within the engine compartment.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have numerous checks carried out and repairs completed dependent upon what is found.

  13. Throttle valve fault may reduce brake assistance

    Reported May 3, 2005DVSA recall R/2005/0651,422 vehicles affected

    Software may cause excessive throttle valve movement and, in rare cases, damage its stop. The engine may enter safety mode and braking assistance may be reduced. The ECU will be checked, then updated or replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    EXCESSIVE OSCILLATION OF THE THROTTLE VALVE
    Defect
    The original software may generate excessive oscillation of the motorised throttle valve which in extremely rare cases causes the failure of its throttle stop. This results in the engine operating in safety mode with a possible reduction in braking assistance.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the ECU and either perform a download or replace the ECU.

  14. 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.

  15. Front suspension lower swivel joint may be loose

    Reported July 12, 2004Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2004/11814,109 vehicles affected

    The lower front suspension swivel joint may not be sufficiently tightened. Its mounting and tightness will be checked, and the joint replaced if out of specification.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CONCERN THAT THE LOWER AXLE SWIVEL JOINT WAS NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
    Defect
    There is a risk that the lower swivel joint on the front suspension has not been sufficiently tightened.
    Remedy
    Check the mounting and tightness of the joint if found out of specification replace the joint.

  16. Throttle stop may break and reduce braking assistance

    Reported July 9, 2004DVSA recall R/2004/11717,198 vehicles affected

    Erratic motorised throttle operation could break the throttle stop, putting the engine into limp-home mode and possibly reducing braking assistance. Dealers will install updated engine ECU software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE STOP COULD LEAD TO A REDUCTION IN BRAKING ASSISTANCE
    Defect
    The original engine software may cause erratic operation of the motorised throttle body. This could in rare extreme cases cause the throttle stop to break. This will cause the engine to revert to limp home mode which possible may cause a reduction in braking assistance.
    Remedy
    Install updated software in the engine ECU.

  17. Rear seat anchorage strengthener may be missing

    Reported June 11, 2004Model years 2003DVSA recall R/2004/099150 vehicles affected

    The rear seat anchorage strengthener may be missing, so the vehicle may not meet retention criteria in a crash. Vehicles will be inspected and returned to specification if the strengthener is absent.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY FITTED WITH A REAR SEAT ANCHORAGE POINT STRENGTHENER
    Defect
    It is a possibility that vehicles may not be correctly fitted with a rear seat anchorage point strengthener. If the strengthener is not fitted the vehicle will not comply with the defined retention criteria in the case of an accident.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will be inspected for the presence of the seat anchorage strengthener. In cases where it is not in place the vehicle will be returned to specification.

  18. Rear chassis welds may not meet specification

    Reported May 17, 2004Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2004/088303 vehicles affected

    Incorrect welds on the rear side chassis members could mean the vehicle does not meet energy absorption criteria in an impact. The welds will be checked; if they are out of specification, Product Service should be contacted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    WELD POINTS ON REAR SIDE CHASSIS MEMBERS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN MADE CORRECTLY
    Defect
    The possibility exists that the weld points on the chassis rear side members may not have been made correctly. With the result that in the case of an impact the vehicle would not comply with the energy absorption criteria.
    Remedy
    Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled for checking of the subject welds. If it is found that the welds are not to specification Product Service should be contacted.

  19. EGR support bracket may break and stop the engine

    Reported March 21, 2004Model years 2001–2003DVSA recall R/2004/0479,510 vehicles affected

    The EGR support bracket may break and cause a short circuit that stops the engine. The bracket will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY THAT EGR SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BREAK
    Defect
    There is a possibility that the EGR support bracket may break and cause a short circuit which may stop the engine.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and replace EGR bracket.

  20. Tyres may have cuts

    Reported September 2, 2003Model years 2003DVSA recall R/2003/147554 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing issue may have caused cuts in the sidewall or tread of one or both right-side tyres. The tyres will be inspected and any cut tyres replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY OF CUTS IN TYRES.
    Defect
    Due to an incident during the vehicle manufacturing process there may be cuts in the side wall or tread of one or both of the tyres on the right hand side of the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Examine the tyres fitted to the vehicle and replace any that are found to be cut.

  21. Pinched gearbox wiring may allow starting in gear

    Reported January 8, 2003Model years 2002DVSA recall R/2003/006102 vehicles affected

    The automatic gearbox wiring loom may become pinched, allowing the engine to start while the car is in gear. The loom is checked, repaired if needed and repositioned.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY THAT VEHICLE COULD BE STARTED WITH GEAR SELECTOR IN ANY POSITION
    Defect
    The automatic gearbox control wiring loom may become pinched. This may make it possible to start the engine whilst the car is in gear.
    Remedy
    Check whether the wiring loom is being pinched. Repair and reposition the loom where found necessary.

  22. Front brake pipe may chafe on anti-roll bar

    Reported December 5, 2002Model years 2002DVSA recall R/2002/172380 vehicles affected

    The front anti-roll bar linkage may contact and chafe the brake pipe when turning fully left. The pipe will be inspected and repositioned if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT BRAKE PIPE MAY CHAFE ON ANTI ROLL BAR
    Defect
    The front left hand anti-roll bar linkage may contact and chafe the brake pipe when turning the wheels to full left lock.
    Remedy
    Inspect and where necessary reposition the left front brake pipe.

  23. Brake fluid may be to the wrong specification

    Reported November 8, 2002Model years 2002DVSA recall R/2002/15991 vehicles affected

    Brake fluid may be to the wrong specification, which could reduce brake performance over time. The fluid in the brake and clutch circuits will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INCORRECT SPECIFICATION BRAKE FLUID
    Defect
    It is possible that the brake fluid is not to the correct specification. this over a period of time could adversely affect the brake performance.
    Remedy
    Replace the hydraulic fluid in the brake and clutch operating circuits.

  24. Front shock absorber yoke may fracture

    Reported August 23, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/043647 vehicles affected

    A front shock absorber lower yoke may be out of specification and fracture, worsening road holding. The lower support will be inspected for cracks and shock absorbers fitted where necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CONCERN
    Defect
    The front shock absorber lower yoke might not be to the correct specification. As a consequence the yoke may fracture and cause a deterioration in the vehicles road holding.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and examine the front shock absorber lower support for cracks. Fit new shock absorbers where necessary.

  25. Ignition switch may seize in start position

    Reported April 30, 2002DVSA recall R/2002/09128,876 vehicles affected

    The ignition switch may become stiff or seize. If it seizes in the start position, the starter motor could burn out. The complete steering lock assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    IGNITION SWITCH FIRE RISK
    Defect
    Key operation in the steering lock ignition switch may become stiff or could seize. An ignition switch seized in the start position could result in a starter motor burn out.
    Remedy
    Replace the complete steering lock assembly.

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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