Peugeot 308 Recall R/2010/026: Seat May Collapse Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 8 Mar 2010
- Launched
- 532
- vehicles in the UK
- YUF
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 308 vehicles built between 16 November 2006 and 19 October 2009. The front seats may collapse without warning. due to an electrical control box software issue. The dealer will replace the seat electrical control box. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seats may collapse without warning. due to an electrical control box software issue.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SEAT MAY COLLAPSE WITHOUT WARNING Defect: It has been identified that the front seats may collapse without warning. due to an electrical control box software issue. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the seat electrical control box replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: seat may collapse without warning.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the seat electrical control box.
Are You Affected?
308 built between 16 November 2006 and 19 October 2009 may be included. Peugeot estimates 532 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 YUF or the DVSA reference R/2010/026. 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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| 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/2010/009 on 4 Mar 2010, for possible inadvertent opening of the engine bonnet. The one launched after it was R/2010/028 on 15 Mar 2010, for steering power assistance may be reduced. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/026, launched 8 March 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.