Peugeot 508 recalls

29 official safety recalls for the Peugeot 508 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. Stop/start system may not shut off the engine

    Reported October 27, 2025Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2025/455EU Safety Gate SR/03887/2548 vehicles affected

    Incorrect body control module coding may keep the engine running in stop/start mode. The body control module software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Peugeot 508 BCM software Stop/Start System
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the engine will run all the time and will not shut off in start/stop mode due to incorrect Body Control Module coding.
    Remedy
    Update the Body Control Module software.

  2. High-voltage battery may overheat

    Reported September 8, 2025Model years 2019–2022DVSA recall R/2025/382EU Safety Gate SR/03304/251,426 vehicles affected

    A fault in the high-voltage battery may cause overheating and, in the worst case, a battery or vehicle fire. Stop plug-in and eSave charging until the vehicle is reworked. The battery software will be updated or the battery replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Peugeot 3008v2 508v2 Traction Battery
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may have a fault in the High Voltage Battery which could potentially lead to it overheating and in the worst case a battery or vehicle fire. Customers are advised to stop any plug-in charging and eSave charging until the vehicle is reworked.
    Remedy
    Update the battery management software or replace the High Voltage Battery if necessary.

  3. Emissions warning light may not illuminate

    Reported August 18, 2025Model years 2018–2022DVSA recall R/2025/344EU Safety Gate SR/03153/2528,767 vehicles affected

    On-board diagnostics for the selective catalytic reduction system or diesel particle filter may not work correctly, so the malfunction indicator light may not illuminate when there is a fault. Engine control unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
    Defect
    Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
    Remedy
    Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.

  4. Camshaft chain may wear or break

    Reported July 3, 2025Model years 2017–2023DVSA recall R/2025/24683,064 vehicles affected

    Premature camshaft chain wear may cause abnormal noise or, in the worst case, chain breakage. Software will be updated and the engine checked; the chain will be replaced if needed. If no problem is found, the oil will be changed to a higher-viscosity type with anti-wear additives.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Peugeot DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.
    Defect
    Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
    Remedy
    Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.

  5. Engine control software may be incorrect

    Reported January 9, 2025Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2025/011EU Safety Gate SR/00434/2542 vehicles affected

    Engine control unit software may not meet specification. Modified software will be uploaded to the unit.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Peugeot 508 Selective Catalytic Reduction - diagnosis issues
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software is not according to specification.
    Remedy
    Upload modified software to the ECU.

  6. Radio software may deactivate emergency braking and lane assist

    Reported December 6, 2024Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2024/4854,603 vehicles affected

    A long press of the radio's driver assistance button may inadvertently deactivate automatic emergency braking and lane keep assist. The radio software will be updated over the air and remotely checked for successful installation.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Peugeot - Cross carline Radio software via OTA update
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) functionality may not meet regulatory requirements and the Active Emergency Brake (AEB) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) can inadvertently be deactivated by a long press of the ADAS button on the radio.
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the radio software will be updated by an Over-The-Air update which will be remotely checked as successfully installed.

  7. High-voltage battery fault may cause overheating or fire

    Reported July 1, 2024Model years 2019–2021DVSA recall R/2024/272276 vehicles affected

    A high-voltage battery fault may cause charging problems or overheating and, in the worst case, a battery or vehicle fire. The high-voltage battery will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Peugeot 3008508 PHEV. Traction Battery
    Defect
    On affected vehicles there is a fault in the High Voltage (HV) Battery which could potentially lead to a breakdown charging issue and/or overheating and in a worst-case scenario a High Voltage Battery or vehicle fire.
    Remedy
    Replace the High Voltage Battery.

  8. Water intrusion may perforate the battery cover

    Reported April 6, 2023Model years 2019–2023DVSA recall R/2023/0993,260 vehicles affected

    Water intrusion could perforate the high-voltage battery reinforcing plate or cover over the vehicle's lifetime. Protective wax will be applied between the plate and cover.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.
    Remedy
    A protective wax will be applied between HV battery reinforcing plate and battery cover.

  9. High-voltage battery may overheat

    Reported April 5, 2023Model years 2019–2022DVSA recall R/2023/1093,386 vehicles affected

    The high-voltage battery may overheat and enter thermal runaway, possibly causing a battery or vehicle fire. The battery management system will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
    Remedy
    The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

  10. High-voltage battery may overheat

    Reported April 4, 2023Model years 2019–2022DVSA recall R/2023/1065,802 vehicles affected

    The high-voltage battery may overheat and enter thermal runaway, potentially causing a battery or vehicle fire. The battery management system will be reprogrammed with enhanced monitoring software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire..
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
    Remedy
    The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

  11. High-voltage battery may overheat

    Reported April 4, 2023Model years 2019–2022DVSA recall R/2023/1021,950 vehicles affected

    The high-voltage battery may overheat and enter thermal runaway, potentially causing a battery or vehicle fire. The Battery Management System will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
    Remedy
    The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

  12. 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.

  13. Incorrect engine software calibration may cause stalling

    Reported July 26, 2022Model years 2018–2020DVSA recall R/2022/235826 vehicles affected

    An incorrect engine management software calibration may cause the engine to stall. Updated engine management software will be uploaded.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE CALIBRATION COULD BE INCORRECT
    Defect
    The engine management software calibration could be incorrect causing engine stall.
    Remedy
    Upload updated engine management software.

  14. High-voltage battery cells may have mismatched voltage

    Reported July 21, 2022Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2022/22816 vehicles affected

    Individual cells in the high-voltage battery may have mismatched voltage. The high-voltage battery will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    A HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WHERE THERE IS A MISMATCH IN THE VOLTAGE OF THE INDIVIDUAL CELLS
    Defect
    A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells.
    Remedy
    Replace the high voltage battery.

  15. High-voltage battery cells may have mismatched voltage

    Reported July 21, 2022Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2022/2278 vehicles affected

    Individual cells in the high-voltage battery may have mismatched voltage. The high-voltage traction battery will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    A HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WHERE THERE IS A MISMATCH IN THE VOLTAGE OF THE INDIVIDUAL CELLS
    Defect
    A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells.
    Remedy
    Replace the HV traction battery

  16. Water heater may leak fuel or produce smoke

    Reported March 16, 2022Model years 2018–2021EU Safety Gate A12/00877/22

    The water heater may shut off too soon or receive incorrect atmospheric pressure information, leaving unburnt fuel inside. This may cause smoke or fuel leaks when next activated, increasing fire risk. The product is being recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Fire
    Defect
    The electrical supply to the water heater unit can shut off too soon when the vehicle is stopped. Fuel can therefore remain in the heater, producing smoke and fuel leakage. Moreover, the information about atmospheric pressure sent by the BSI to the water heating unit is incorrect, so the unit is unable to operate. The unburnt fuel may remain inside the unit may produce smoke when next activated and fuel may potentially leak, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  17. Roof rack may detach when carrying items other than a roof box

    Reported August 3, 2021Model years 2018–2021DVSA recall R/2021/2753,376 vehicles affected

    The accessory roof rack may detach if used to carry items other than a roof box. The selling retailer will offer a full refund when the rack is returned with the receipt.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE ACCESSORY ROOF RACK COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE IF USED TO CARRY ITEMS OTHER THAN A ROOF BOX
    Defect
    The accessory roof rack for the Peugeot 508 saloon could detach from the vehicle if used to carry items other than a roof box.
    Remedy
    A full refund will be offered by the selling retailer (return of the roof rack and receipt) and recommend the customer purchase another solution to transport bicycle(s).

  18. Traction battery cells may overheat

    Reported December 8, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2020/3666 vehicles affected

    Misaligned electrodes in some traction battery cells may release toxic fumes or cause thermal runaway. The traction battery will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ON SOME TRACTION BATTERY CELLS THE ALIGNMENT OF THE ELECTRODES MAY BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the alignment of the electrodes may be out of specification on some cells of the traction batteries which may result in the release of toxic fumes or a thermal runaway.
    Remedy
    Replace the traction / drive battery.

  19. Diesel particulate filter may not filter to specification

    Reported November 13, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2020/3313,836 vehicles affected

    The diesel particulate filter may not meet the required filtering specification. The filter will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.

  20. Rear suspension bolts may break

    Reported February 25, 2020Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2020/052EU Safety Gate A12/01037/20156 vehicles affected

    Some rear suspension fixing bolts may not meet specification and could break. The affected bolts will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION FIXING BOLTS MAY NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    Certain rear suspension fixing bolts may not conform to specification which could cause them to break.
    Remedy
    Replace the affected bolts

  21. Engine software may cause excess NOx emissions

    Reported September 26, 2019Model years 2013–2016DVSA recall R/2019/330EU Safety Gate A12/00066/2055,308 vehicles affected

    The engine management software calibration may cause NOx emissions to exceed regulatory limits. New engine management software will be downloaded.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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

  22. Engine may overheat

    Reported February 14, 2018Model years 2012–2015DVSA recall R/2018/048EU Safety Gate A12/0399/186,316 vehicles affected

    The engine cooling strategy and temperature alert threshold may allow the engine to overheat, triggering a warning light and message. Engine management software will be updated to improve temperature control.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY OVERHEAT
    Defect
    The engine electronic cooling management control strategy and the maximum temperature alert threshold could cause the engine to overheat. This could result in a warning light and a message being displayed on the instrument panel.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles download a new engine management software in order to modify the cooling management parameters to improve the control of the engine operating temperature.

  23. Engine component may cause loss of performance

    Reported December 15, 2017Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2017/340EU Safety Gate A12/1344/173,744 vehicles affected

    An engine component may be out of specification, causing loss of performance, stalling or engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances, vehicle speed may increase without warning for a few seconds before stopping on its own. The engine will be diagnosed and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.

  24. Starter motor supply wire may short circuit

    Reported July 6, 2017Model years 2013–2017DVSA recall R/2017/21529,576 vehicles affected

    The starter motor supply terminal may be out of position and contact a nearby component, causing a short circuit. The terminal will be checked and repositioned if needed; damaged parts will be replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STARTER SUPPLY WIRE MAY CHAFE
    Defect
    The positioning of the starter motor supply terminal may not conform to specification. Contact with a neighbouring component could cause a short circuit.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles check the position of the terminal and where necessary reposition. Replace damaged components if necessary.

  25. Starter motor relay may cause overheating

    Reported April 24, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/140EU Safety Gate A12/0571/1747,376 vehicles affected

    A faulty internal relay component may affect starting and cause the starter motor to overheat, creating a fire risk in extreme cases. Dealers will check the relay and replace it if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.

  26. Gearbox actuator may affect gear selection

    Reported April 7, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/125EU Safety Gate A12/0479/1778 vehicles affected

    A gearbox actuator component may not meet specifications and could affect gear selection. The actuator will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    GEARBOX ACTUATOR AY NOT BE TO SPECTIFICATION
    Defect
    A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator

  27. Front seat airbag may not deploy

    Reported March 7, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/090EU Safety Gate A12/0265/176 vehicles affected

    The ignition module that triggers the front seat airbag may fail to deploy it in an impact, with no warning to the driver. The front seat airbag unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
    Defect
    The ignition module which triggers the front seat airbag may not deploy in the event of an impact. There is no indication to the driver the unit is faulty.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front seat airbag unit.

  28. Fuel heater may cause a fuel leak

    Reported December 9, 2015Model years 2012–2014DVSA recall R/2015/241EU Safety Gate A12/1317/1589,831 vehicles affected

    A defective fuel heater may overheat its electrical connector, distort the cover and let air into the fuel circuit, making the engine difficult or impossible to start. A diesel leak may also develop. The cover will be replaced and the connector inspected and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.

  29. Fuel return pipe may leak under the bonnet

    Reported October 7, 2013Model years 2012–2013DVSA recall R/2013/114EU Safety Gate A12/1548/13353 vehicles affected

    A leak at an injector connection may let fuel pool on the engine or reach the road, creating a skid risk; contact with hot components could cause an under-bonnet fire. The remedy is to check the connections and replace injectors and fuel return pipes if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    RISK OF UNDER BONNET FIRE
    Defect
    It is possible that a leak can occur between the injector spill rail connection and the plastic fuel return pipe. This can cause leakage of fuel which can either pool on the engine cylinder head and then become deposited onto the road surface where it could cause a skid risk to other motorist or if the fuel comes into contact with extremely hot engine components an exhaust manifold for instance it is possible that an under bonnet fire could ensue.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the sealing of the fuel return pipe connection on each injector and if necessary replace the injectors as well as the fuel return pipes.

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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