Peugeot 3008, 5008 Recall R/2013/026: Spot Welds May Not Hold, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Mar 2013
- Launched
- 19
- vehicles in the UK
- ZJA
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 3008, 5008 vehicles built between 7 November 2012 and 21 November 2012. On a very limited number of vehicles it is necessary to check the presence of specific spot welds on the vehicle body shell. The recall notice describes the fix as: in the rare case that the vehicle does not comply the vehicle will be removed from the road and the customer will be provided with a replacement vehicle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On a very limited number of vehicles it is necessary to check the presence of specific spot welds on the vehicle body shell. Should it be identified that one of the welds has been missed in production the vehicle cannot be repaired. In the long term and in very rare cases body noises and squeaking could appear.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SPOT WELDS MAY NOT HOLD Defect: On a very limited number of vehicles it is necessary to check the presence of specific spot welds on the vehicle body shell. Should it be identified that one of the welds has been missed in production the vehicle cannot be repaired. In the long term and in very rare cases body noises and squeaking could appear. Remedy: In the rare case that the vehicle does not comply the vehicle will be removed from the road and the customer will be provided with a replacement vehicle.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: spot welds may not hold.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: in the rare case that the vehicle does not comply the vehicle will be removed from the road and the customer will be provided with a replacement vehicle.
Are You Affected?
3008, 5008 built between 7 November 2012 and 21 November 2012 may be included. Peugeot estimates 19 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.
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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 ZJA or the DVSA reference R/2013/026. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2013/025 on 20 Feb 2013, for loss of directional control. The one launched after it was R/2013/038 on 22 Mar 2013, for possible loss of braking assistance. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2013.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/026, launched 4 March 2013. 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.