Peugeot 308 Recall R/2016/058: Door May Open Unexpectedly, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2016/058, campaign code HGV. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Book soon
How serious
31 Mar 2016
Launched
1,176
vehicles in the UK
HGV
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Peugeot recalled 308 vehicles built between 25 August 2015 and 11 November 2015. A manufacturing defect in one of the components of the door locks could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

A manufacturing defect in one of the components of the door locks could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors. In rare cases the door could unlock and open unexpectedly.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: DOOR MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY Defect: A manufacturing defect in one of the components of the door locks could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors. In rare cases the door could unlock and open unexpectedly. Remedy: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.

Are You Affected?

308 built between 25 August 2015 and 11 November 2015 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,176 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Peugeot.
  2. Book with any franchised Peugeot dealer, quoting the campaign code HGV or the DVSA reference R/2016/058. See how to get a Peugeot recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
3008, 308, 408, 5008VSM software Interior door handlesBook soonR/2026/228
2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 7 moreOn board diagnosticsLowR/2025/344
2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 2 morePeugeot fuel pipeUrgentR/2025/277
2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 5 morePeugeot DV5R engines camshaft chainLowR/2025/246
3008, 308, 408, 5008Peugeot 308 408 3008 5008 Fuel Pipe LeakageUrgentR/2025/054

This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2016/056 on 31 Mar 2016, for door may open unexpectedly. The one launched after it was R/2016/074 on 6 Apr 2016, for engine may not start. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and door and latch recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2016/058, launched 31 March 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.