Peugeot 206 Recall R/2008/182: Fuel Pipe May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Nov 2008
- Launched
- 61
- vehicles in the UK
- YQE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 206 vehicles built between 3 July 2008 and 16 July 2008. A fuel pipe may not be correctly sealed. The dealer will check the subject fuel pipe and replaced as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A fuel pipe may not be correctly sealed. Should this be the case seepage of fuel may occur.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL PIPE MAY LEAK Defect: It has been identified that on subject vehicles a fuel pipe may not be correctly sealed. Should this be the case seepage of fuel may occur. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject fuel pipe checked and replaced as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel pipe may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check the subject fuel pipe and replaced as necessary.
Are You Affected?
206 built between 3 July 2008 and 16 July 2008 may be included. Peugeot estimates 61 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 YQE or the DVSA reference R/2008/182. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 206Possibility that the starter motor wiring loom is incorrectly positioned | Urgent | R/2004/167 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2008/155 on 27 Oct 2008, for windscreen wipers may fail. The one launched after it was R/2008/184 on 8 Dec 2008, for lighting harness could overheat resulting in loss of some vehicle functions. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/182, launched 26 November 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.