Peugeot 508 Recall R/2017/090: Front Airbag May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- HPY
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 508 vehicles built between 25 August 2016 and 27 September 2016. The ignition module which triggers the front seat airbag may not deploy in the event of an impact. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front seat airbag unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ignition module which triggers the front seat airbag may not deploy in the event of an impact. There is no indication to the driver the unit is faulty.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: The ignition module which triggers the front seat airbag may not deploy in the event of an impact. There is no indication to the driver the unit is faulty. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front seat airbag unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front airbag may not deploy.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front seat airbag unit.
Are You Affected?
508 built between 25 August 2016 and 27 September 2016 may be included. Peugeot estimates 6 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 HPY or the DVSA reference R/2017/090. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 508Peugeot 508 BCM software Stop/Start system | Low | R/2025/455 | |
| 508Peugeot 508 Selective Catalytic Reduction: diagnosis issues | Low | R/2025/011 | |
| 2008, 208, 508Cross carline Radio software via OTA update | Urgent | R/2024/485 | |
| 508The accessory roof rack could detach from the vehicle if used to carry items other than a roof box | Low | R/2021/275 | |
| 3008, 308, 5008, 508The filtering performance of the diesel particulate filter may not meet the required specification | Low | R/2020/331 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2017/074 on 22 Feb 2017, for reduction in braking effort due to air in the servo. The one launched after it was R/2017/120 on 3 Apr 2017, for spoiler may detach. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/090, launched 7 March 2017. 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.