Peugeot 2008, 208, 3008 And 2 More Recall R/2016/043: Oil Leak May Damage Engine, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 10 Mar 2016
- Launched
- 25
- vehicles in the UK
- HGQ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008, 208, 3008 and 2 more vehicles built between 21 January 2016 and 10 February 2016. An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OIL LEAK MAY DAMAGE ENGINE Defect: An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: oil leak may damage engine.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.
Are You Affected?
2008, 208, 3008 and 2 more built between 21 January 2016 and 10 February 2016 may be included. Peugeot estimates 25 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 HGQ or the DVSA reference R/2016/043. 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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| 2008, 208Alternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/071 | |
| 3008Peugeot 3008 wheel bolt tightening | Book soon | R/2026/045 | |
| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 7 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/344 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2016/031 on 29 Feb 2016, for driver's seatbelt may fail. The one launched after it was R/2016/053 on 31 Mar 2016, for door may open unexpectedly. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2016.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/043, launched 10 March 2016. 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.