Peugeot 3008, 5008 Recall R/2014/035: Drivers Seat Airbag May Malfunction, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Apr 2014
- Launched
- 100
- vehicles in the UK
- ZQB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 3008, 5008 vehicles built between 5 November 2012 and 4 October 2013. Some vehicles may present friction wear on the driver's seat wiring harness. The recall notice describes the fix as: the remedial operation consists of reinforcing and clamping the driver's seat harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may present friction wear on the driver's seat wiring harness. Potentially causing an electrical malfunction and in worst case scenario cause the unwanted triggering of the driver's seat air bag.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVERS SEAT AIRBAG MAY MALFUNCTION Defect: Affected vehicles may present friction wear on the driver's seat wiring harness. Potentially causing an electrical malfunction and in worst case scenario cause the unwanted triggering of the driver's seat air bag. Remedy: The remedial operation consists of reinforcing and clamping the driver's seat harness.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause an electrical malfunction and in worst case scenario cause the unwanted triggering of the driver's seat air bag.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the remedial operation consists of reinforcing and clamping the driver's seat harness.
Are You Affected?
3008, 5008 built between 5 November 2012 and 4 October 2013 may be included. Peugeot estimates 100 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 ZQB or the DVSA reference R/2014/035. 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/2014/026 on 27 Feb 2014, for fuel may leak and create fire risk. The one launched after it was R/2014/046 on 22 Apr 2014, for directional control may be compromised. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/035, launched 1 April 2014. 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.