Peugeot 308 Recall R/2009/105: Lights May Switch Off Unexpectedly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 19 Oct 2009
- Launched
- 21,354
- vehicles in the UK
- YSN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 308 vehicles built between 24 May 2007 and 27 March 2008. In rare cases the lighting management system may incorrectly detect the lighting switch ring position which may cause the lights to cut out. The recall notice describes the fix as: download new version of vehicle exterior lighting software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In rare cases the lighting management system may incorrectly detect the lighting switch ring position which may cause the lights to cut out.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY Defect: In rare cases the lighting management system may incorrectly detect the lighting switch ring position which may cause the lights to cut out. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and download new version of vehicle exterior lighting software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the lights to cut out.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: download new version of vehicle exterior lighting software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
308 built between 24 May 2007 and 27 March 2008 may be included. Peugeot estimates 21,354 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 YSN or the DVSA reference R/2009/105. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 2 morePeugeot fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/277 | |
| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 5 morePeugeot DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/246 | |
| 3008, 308, 408, 5008Peugeot 308 408 3008 5008 Fuel Pipe Leakage | Urgent | R/2025/054 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2009/104 on 16 Oct 2009, for lights may switch off unexpectedly. The one launched after it was R/2009/107 on 19 Oct 2009, for breaking efficiency may be reduced. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/105, launched 19 October 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.