Peugeot 207 Recall R/2008/079: Engine May Loose Power, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 19 May 2008
- Launched
- 984
- vehicles in the UK
- YNG
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 207 vehicles. Subject vehicles will unnecessarily enter a reduced power mode which would result in severely reduced engine power output. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have a new version of software downloaded to the engine management computer. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Subject vehicles will unnecessarily enter a reduced power mode which would result in severely reduced engine power output.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY LOOSE POWER Defect: It has been identified thatthere is a risk that subject vehicles will unnecessarily enter a reduced power mode which would result in severely reduced engine power output. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have a new version of software downloaded to the engine management computer.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in severely reduced engine power output.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have a new version of software downloaded to the engine management computer. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
207 may be included. Peugeot estimates 984 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 YNG or the DVSA reference R/2008/079. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207Battery may discharge and/or heated seats may overheat | Urgent | R/2016/118 | |
| 107, 206, 207, BipperEngine may fail | Low | R/2012/135 | |
| 207Steering may fail | Urgent | R/2012/079 | |
| 207Engine may cut out | Urgent | R/2012/053 | |
| 207Engine may cut out | Urgent | R/2012/021 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2008/067 on 24 Apr 2008, for risk of engine stall. The one launched after it was R/2008/087 on 2 Jun 2008, for indicator side repeaters may not operate correctly. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/079, launched 19 May 2008. 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.