Peugeot 407 Recall R/2006/040: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Feb 2006
- Launched
- 319
- vehicles in the UK
- X7V
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 407 vehicles. Due to a potential fault in the engine management system an internal engine fuel leak via the injectors may occur following switching off. The recall notice describes the fix as: to address the issue recalled vehicles will receive an engine management download. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a potential fault in the engine management system an internal engine fuel leak via the injectors may occur following switching off. This would result in the engine failing to restart due to excess fuel being present in the inlet manifold or cylinders.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: Due to a potential fault in the engine management system an internal engine fuel leak via the injectors may occur following switching off. This would result in the engine failing to restart due to excess fuel being present in the inlet manifold or cylinders. Remedy: To address the issue recalled vehicles will receive an engine management download.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the engine failing to restart due to excess fuel being present in the inlet manifold or cylinders.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: to address the issue recalled vehicles will receive an engine management download.
Are You Affected?
407 may be included. Peugeot estimates 319 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?
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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 X7V or the DVSA reference R/2006/040. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 407Engine may stall | Urgent | R/2011/079 | |
| 307, 308, 407, 607 and 2 moreBraking assistance may not perform correctly | Urgent | R/2010/222 | |
| 407Parking brake may fail | Urgent | R/2010/163 | |
| 407, 607Brake performance may be affected | Urgent | R/2009/120 | |
| 4007, 407, 607, 807Diesel fuel return pipe may abrade and wear | Low | R/2008/106 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2006/005 on 9 Jan 2006, for airbag may deploy inadvertently. The one launched after it was R/2006/041 on 23 Feb 2006, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/040, launched 22 February 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.