Peugeot 3008, 308, 5008 And 2 More Recall R/2011/017: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Feb 2011
- Launched
- 2,834
- vehicles in the UK
- YYW
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 3008, 308, 5008 and 2 more vehicles built between 27 October 2009 and 20 July 2010. On some 2.0 l HDI vehicles potential contact between the fuel return pipe and the diesel filter support may eventually cause the pipe to become worn through friction. The recall notice describes the fix as: the manufacturer has requested that some protection be added to the pipe to ensure its long-term resistance to wear. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On some 2.0 l HDI vehicles potential contact between the fuel return pipe and the diesel filter support may eventually cause the pipe to become worn through friction.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: On some 2.0 l HDI vehicles potential contact between the fuel return pipe and the diesel filter support may eventually cause the pipe to become worn through friction. Remedy: The manufacturer has requested that some protection be added to the pipe to ensure its long-term resistance to wear.
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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: the manufacturer has requested that some protection be added to the pipe to ensure its long-term resistance to wear.
Are You Affected?
3008, 308, 5008 and 2 more built between 27 October 2009 and 20 July 2010 may be included. Peugeot estimates 2,834 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 YYW or the DVSA reference R/2011/017. 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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This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2011/014 on 15 Feb 2011, for short circuit may occur. The one launched after it was R/2011/020 on 1 Mar 2011, for brake fluid may leak. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/017, launched 22 February 2011. 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.