Peugeot 807 Recall R/2009/157: Vehicle Exterior Lights May Fail Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 4 Jan 2010
- Launched
- 635
- vehicles in the UK
- YSD
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 807 vehicles built between 1 July 2007 and 27 March 2008. The lighting management system may incorrectly detect the position of the exterior lighting control switch. The dealer will install a new version of the exterior lighting management software to the vehicle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The lighting management system may incorrectly detect the position of the exterior lighting control switch. This may cause the exterior light to switch off without warning.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE EXTERIOR LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING Defect: The lighting management system may incorrectly detect the position of the exterior lighting control switch. This may cause the exterior light to switch off without warning. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and install a new version of the exterior lighting management software to the vehicle.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the exterior light to switch off without warning.
The Fix
The dealer will install a new version of the exterior lighting management software to the vehicle. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
807 built between 1 July 2007 and 27 March 2008 may be included. Peugeot estimates 635 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 YSD or the DVSA reference R/2009/157. 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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| 807, ExpertPower steering assistance may fail | Urgent | R/2011/083 | |
| 307, 308, 407, 607 and 2 moreBraking assistance may not perform correctly | Urgent | R/2010/222 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2009/154 on 24 Dec 2009, for tailgate may not operate correctly. The one launched after it was R/2010/016 on 15 Feb 2010, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2010.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/157, launched 4 January 2010. 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.