Peugeot 206 Recall R/2000/099: Fuel May Leak From Fuel Filter, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 May 2000
- Launched
- 49,235
- vehicles in the UK
- XPN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 206 vehicles built between 1 September 1998 and 22 September 1999. Fuel may seep from fuel filter housing due to external corrosion. The dealer will replace aluminium fuel filter with a plastic fuel filter. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fuel may seep from fuel filter housing due to external corrosion. A fire risk may exist.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak from fuel filter.
The Fix
The dealer will replace aluminium fuel filter with a plastic fuel filter.
Are You Affected?
206 built between 1 September 1998 and 22 September 1999 may be included. Peugeot estimates 49,235 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Peugeot, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Peugeot.
- Book with any franchised Peugeot dealer, quoting the campaign code XPN or the DVSA reference R/2000/099. See how to get a Peugeot recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107, 206, 207, BipperEngine may fail | Low | R/2012/135 | |
| 206Fuel pipe may leak | Urgent | R/2008/182 | |
| 206Windscreen wipers may fail | Book soon | R/2008/155 | |
| 206Front right hand seatbelt fixing bolt may fail | Urgent | R/2006/212 | |
| 206, 307, 407Possible seepage on the diesel fuel return pipe | Urgent | R/2005/047 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2000/007 on 1 Feb 2000, for brake pedal assembly may disengage. The one launched after it was R/2000/096 on 19 Sep 2000, for unintentional deployment of side air bags. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2000 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2000/099, launched 18 May 2000. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.