Peugeot 5008 Recall R/2011/109: Rear Door Window Mechanism May Overheat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Aug 2011
- Launched
- 5,248
- vehicles in the UK
- ZBQ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 5008 vehicles built between 3 July 2009 and 30 March 2011. Water entering the rear door could penetrate the electric window motor. The dealer will fit a protective shield. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Water entering the rear door could penetrate the electric window motor. This could cause failure of the motor a short circuit overheating and possibly a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: REAR DOOR WINDOW MECHANISM MAY OVERHEAT Defect: It is possible that water entering the rear door could penetrate the electric window motor. This could cause failure of the motor a short circuit overheating and possibly a fire. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and fit a protective shield.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause failure of the motor a short circuit overheating and possibly a fire.
The Fix
The dealer will fit a protective shield.
Are You Affected?
5008 built between 3 July 2009 and 30 March 2011 may be included. Peugeot estimates 5,248 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 ZBQ or the DVSA reference R/2011/109. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3008, 308, 408, 5008VSM software Interior door handles | Book soon | R/2026/228 | |
| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 7 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/344 | |
| 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 | |
| 2008, 208, 5008Peugeot automomous telematics box | Low | R/2025/069 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2011/092 on 21 Jul 2011, for spare wheel may detach. The one launched after it was R/2011/111 on 1 Sep 2011, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/109, launched 30 August 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.