Peugeot Rifter recalls

19 official safety recalls for the Peugeot Rifter 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. Instrument cluster may remain blank at startup

    Reported August 19, 2026Model years 2025–2026DVSA recall R/2026/336451 vehicles affected

    A software defect may prevent the instrument cluster from switching on when the vehicle starts, leaving a black screen. The Body Control Module software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BMC software update – Black screen
    Defect
    On affected vehicles a software defect in the instrument cluster may prevent the cluster display from switching on when the vehicle is started resulting in a black screen.
    Remedy
    Update the Body Control Module software.

  2. Lane Keep Assist warning light may not illuminate

    Reported April 27, 2026Model years 2024–2025DVSA recall R/2026/18322,449 vehicles affected

    If the front camera is blocked, the Lane Keep Assist warning light may not illuminate in the instrument cluster. The Body Control Module software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the Lane Keep Assist tell-tale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster.
    Remedy
    Update the Body Control Module software.

  3. Water pump may cause engine shutdown

    Reported March 16, 2026Model years 2025–2026DVSA recall R/2026/109826 vehicles affected

    A water pump malfunction may cause loss of engine power and engine shutdown. The water pump will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Water Pump Pulley
    Defect
    On affected vehicles due to a production nonconformity the water pump may malfunction which may cause a loss of engine power and result in the engine shutting down.
    Remedy
    Replace the water pump.

  4. Fuel rail nut may loosen and cause a leak

    Reported January 21, 2026Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2026/020EU Safety Gate SR/03915/25882 vehicles affected

    A non-conforming fuel injection common rail may allow its nut to loosen and fuel to leak. The rail will be checked and, if necessary, replaced along with the high-pressure fuel pipes.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Peugeot Cross carline Fuel Injection common rail.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles a non-conformity issue with the fuel injection common rail may lead to a loosening of the nut and a potential fuel leak.
    Remedy
    Check the fuel injection common rail and if necessary replace the rail and high-pressure fuel pipes.

  5. Incorrect wheel bolts may loosen or be lost

    Reported January 2, 2026Model years 2023–2025DVSA recall R/2026/005EU Safety Gate SR/00176/2642 vehicles affected

    Incorrect wheel bolts may have been fitted and could loosen or be lost. The bolts will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Peugeot Rifter/Partner (K9) Wrong wheel Bolts.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the incorrect wheel bolts may have been fitted which could result in loosening or loss of the bolts.
    Remedy
    Check the correct bolts are fitted and replace if necessary.

  6. Instrument panel may show a black screen

    Reported December 19, 2025Model years 2023–2025DVSA recall R/2026/0081 vehicle affected

    A black screen on the instrument panel may make several functions unavailable to view. The in-vehicle infotainment software will be updated over the air.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Peugeot Traveller/Expert (K0)Rifter/Partner (K9) IVI s/w via OTA update.
    Defect
    Affected vehicle may face a black screen on the Instrument Panel Cluster with several functions not available to view.
    Remedy
    Update the In-Vehicle-Infotainment software via Over-the-Air.

  7. Emissions warning light may not illuminate

    Reported August 18, 2025Model years 2017DVSA 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Battery monitoring software may contain an error

    Reported March 24, 2025Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2025/1202,157 vehicles affected

    An error may occur in the battery monitoring unit software. The software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Traction Battery software
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
    Remedy
    Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.

  10. Front brake discs may fail

    Reported October 11, 2024Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2024/397EU Safety Gate A12/03223/2428 vehicles affected

    The front brake discs may be out of specification, causing noise and, in exceptional cases, disc failure. The front brake discs and pads will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Peugeot Rifter (K9) Front Brake Discs.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the front brake discs may not be to the required specification and may become noisy and in exceptional cases the brake disc may fail
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the front brake discs and pads will be replaced

  11. Brake compensation may be lost

    Reported June 3, 2024Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2024/241EU Safety Gate A12/03179/2421 vehicles affected

    A loss of hydraulic brake compensation may reduce braking performance. The engine control unit calibration will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Peugeot 2008/Rifter Engine software
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may suffer a loss of Hydraulic Brake Compensation (HBC). In a worst-case scenario this can lead to reduced brake performance.
    Remedy
    Update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration.

  12. Air conditioning compressor fault may shut down powertrain

    Reported May 9, 2023Model years 2021–2022DVSA recall R/2023/140177,222 vehicles affected

    A fault in the air conditioning compressor stator wiring may cause current loss and shut down the powertrain while driving. The powertrain diagnosis ECU will be reprogrammed with updated software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.�
    Remedy
    Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.

  13. Battery control software may cause loss of propulsion

    Reported January 17, 2023Model years 2022DVSA recall R/2023/009EU Safety Gate A12/00246/234,830 vehicles affected

    An error in the traction battery control unit software calibration may cause loss of propulsion while driving. The software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
    Defect
    There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
    Remedy
    Update the software of the traction battery control unit.

  14. Engine guard may trap material against exhaust

    Reported October 17, 2022Model years 2017–2021DVSA recall R/2022/2983,454 vehicles affected

    Material may become trapped between the lower metal engine guard and the underside of the exhaust system. The guard will be replaced with a different design to prevent material collecting there.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE LOWER METAL ENGINE PROTECTION GUARD AND THEUNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD TRAP MATERIAL IN IT.
    Defect
    The possibility that the lower metal engine protection guard could trap material between it and the underside of the engine exhaust system
    Remedy
    : Replace the metal under engine protection guard with a different design to prevent the collection of material.

  15. Handbrake button may not engage correctly

    Reported April 19, 2021EU Safety Gate A12/00789/21

    Incorrect clipping of the handbrake control button may prevent the brake from engaging correctly, allowing the vehicle to move while parked and risking an accident or injury to passers-by. The remedy is a recall of the product from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The clipping of the control button of the hand-brake restraint system might be incorrect. Consequently, the hand-brake might not be correctly engaged when used, leading to the vehicle to spontaneously move when parked, increasing the risk of accident or injuries to by-passers. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in 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

  16. Steering rack inner tie rods may be incorrect

    Reported July 16, 2020Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2020/208102 vehicles affected

    The inner tie rods connecting the steering rack to the track rod ends may not meet specification. Both inner tie rods will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE INNER TIE RODS ARE NOT CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    The inner tie rods connecting the steering rack to the track rod end are not correct to specification
    Remedy
    Replace the steering rack inner tie rods (on both sides)

  17. Steering column may not meet specifications

    Reported November 26, 2019Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2019/400124 vehicles affected

    The steering column may not meet specifications. It will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE STEERING COLUMN MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    Steering columns were produced not according to specification.
    Remedy
    Replacement of the steering column.

  18. Front outer passenger seat belt may be incorrect

    Reported November 26, 2019Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2019/39224,014 vehicles affected

    A front outer passenger seat belt may not meet specification. It will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE PASSENGER OUTER SEAT BELTS MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    The passenger outer seat belts may not be correct to specification
    Remedy
    Replace the front outer passenger seat belt.

  19. Handbrake mechanism may be out of specification

    Reported April 25, 2019Model years 2017–2018DVSA recall R/2019/13289 vehicles affected

    The handbrake mechanism may not meet specification. It will be checked and the handbrake lever replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    A COMPONENT OF THE HANDBRAKE MECHANISM MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    The handbrake mechanism may not be correct to specification.
    Remedy
    Check the handbrake mechanism and if necessary replace the hand brake lever.

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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