Peugeot 307 Recall R/2006/005: Airbag May Deploy Inadvertently, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Jan 2006
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- X9B
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 307 vehicles. 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. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and re-fix the airbag correctly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could 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.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and re-fix the airbag correctly.
Are You Affected?
307 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1 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 X9B or the DVSA reference R/2006/005. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307, 308, 407, 607 and 2 moreBraking assistance may not perform correctly | Urgent | R/2010/222 | |
| 307, 308, 807, ExpertLights may fail without warning | Book soon | R/2010/157 | |
| 307, ExpertLights may switch off unexpectedly | Book soon | R/2009/104 | |
| 207, 307, 308, 407 and 1 moreFuse box may cause equipment operational failures | Low | R/2008/094 | |
| 307, 407, 607, 807 and 1 moreReduced braking performance | Urgent | R/2008/015 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2006/009 on 22 Dec 2005, for airbag may not deploy as designed. The one launched after it was R/2006/040 on 22 Feb 2006, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/005, launched 9 January 2006. 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.