Peugeot 406 Recall R/2009/022: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Mar 2009
- Launched
- 16
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2009/022
- DVSA reference
Peugeot recalled 406 vehicles. A batch of high pressure fuel injection pumps supplied as spare parts may not have been manufactured to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the subject fuel injection pumps changed. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A batch of high pressure fuel injection pumps supplied as spare parts may not have been manufactured to specification. As a result a fuel leak may occur.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: It has been identified that a batch of high pressure fuel injection pumps supplied as spare parts may not have been manufactured to specification. As a result a fuel leak may occur. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject fuel injection pumps changed.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recalled vehicles will have the subject fuel injection pumps changed.
Are You Affected?
406 may be included. Peugeot estimates 16 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 DVSA reference R/2009/022. 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, 406, 607, 807Fuel may leak | Urgent | R/2006/041 | |
| 406Possible incorrect wiring of side air bags and seat belt pretensioners | Urgent | R/2003/108 | |
| 406Incorrect wiring of lateral airbags and seat belt pretensioners | Urgent | R/2003/104 | |
| 406Water may enter cooling fan: risk of fire | Urgent | R/2003/047 | |
| 306, 406, 806, ExpertPossible reduction in braking assistance plus engine operating problems | Urgent | R/2002/021 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2008/183 on 19 Dec 2008, for accelerator pedal may not return when released. The one launched after it was R/2009/033 on 16 Apr 2009, for short circuit may occur. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/022, launched 13 March 2009. 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.