Peugeot 408 recalls

7 official safety recalls for the Peugeot 408 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. Interior door handles may deactivate

    Reported June 3, 2026Model years 2023–2026DVSA recall R/2026/228EU Safety Gate SR/01735/2619,430 vehicles affected

    The interior door handles may unexpectedly deactivate while the engine is running, leaving occupants unable to exit. The Vehicle Supervision Module software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VSM software Interior door handles
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    Update the Vehicle Supervision Module software.

  2. Motor inverter may overheat or catch fire

    Reported April 24, 2026Model years 2026DVSA recall R/2026/161EU Safety Gate SR/01314/2613 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing deviation in the Motor Control Unit inverter may cause gearbox malfunctions or an internal electrical short, leading to overheating or fire. The inverter will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    MCU inverter
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    Replace the MCU Inverter.

  3. Automatic braking warning light may not illuminate

    Reported April 21, 2026Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2025/5423,708 vehicles affected

    If the front camera is blocked, the automatic emergency braking warning light may not illuminate. The system operates in a degraded mode but remains functional with radar support. Vehicle system management software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera.
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    To rectify this issue we will update the Vehicle System Management software

  4. High-pressure fuel pipe connections may leak

    Reported July 18, 2025Model years 2024–2025DVSA recall R/2025/277EU Safety Gate SR/01450/2529,745 vehicles affected

    Loose connections between the high-pressure fuel pipe and engine fuel rail may cause a fuel leak and fire risk. The affected connections will be retightened.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Peugeot Fuel Pipe
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    Retighten the affected connections.

  5. Under-bonnet fuel pipe may leak

    Reported February 13, 2025Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2025/054EU Safety Gate SR/00445/25390 vehicles affected

    A weak crimp on the under-bonnet fuel pipe may cause a leak. The fuel pipe will be changed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Peugeot 308 408 3008 5008 Fuel Pipe Leakage
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may face potential leakage of the under-bonnet fuel pipe due to a weakness of its crimping.
    Remedy
    Change the fuel pipe.

  6. Door control unit may have outdated software

    Reported January 27, 2025Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2025/0293,806 vehicles affected

    The door control unit may not have the latest software. The software will be updated on the driver and passenger side.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Peugeot 308408 Door ECU software update.
    Defect
    Affected vehicles have been equipped with a door control unit which does not have the latest software version.
    Remedy
    Update the door control unit software on the driver and passenger side.

  7. Vehicle fixings may be incorrectly tightened

    Reported February 23, 2023Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2023/05827 vehicles affected

    Several fixings may have incorrect torque, which could reduce vehicle control and overheat electrical connections. The fixings will be checked and tightened to the correct torque.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    Check and tighten fixings to correct torque.

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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