Peugeot 2008, 208, 308 Recall R/2016/160: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Jul 2016
- Launched
- 86
- vehicles in the UK
- HJC
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008, 208, 308 vehicles built between 15 January 2014 and 12 June 2014. The fuel injectors supply rail could develop a leak over a period of time leading to a drop in fuel pressure which can affect the operation of the stop start system. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check the fuel injector supply rail. Where necessary replace the fuel injector supply rail. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel injectors supply rail could develop a leak over a period of time leading to a drop in fuel pressure which can affect the operation of the stop start system. In some extreme cases the engine might not restart and a spray of petrol under the bonnet may occur which is a fire risk.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: The fuel injectors supply rail could develop a leak over a period of time leading to a drop in fuel pressure which can affect the operation of the stop start system. In some extreme cases the engine might not restart and a spray of petrol under the bonnet may occur which is a fire risk. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fuel injector supply rail. Where necessary replace the fuel injector supply rail.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a drop in fuel pressure which can affect the operation of the stop start system.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and check the fuel injector supply rail. Where necessary replace the fuel injector supply rail.
Are You Affected?
2008, 208, 308 built between 15 January 2014 and 12 June 2014 may be included. Peugeot estimates 86 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 HJC or the DVSA reference R/2016/160. 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/2016/137 on 27 Jun 2016, for steering column may fail unexpectedly. The one launched after it was R/2016/172 on 20 Jul 2016, for airbag may incorrectly deploy. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/160, launched 14 July 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.