Peugeot 2008, 208, 3008 And 4 More Recall R/2017/140: Starter Motor May Not Operate Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Apr 2017
- Launched
- 6,768
- vehicles in the UK
- HPS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008, 208, 3008 and 4 more vehicles built between 15 May 2016 and 12 October 2016. A possible nonconformity of an internal component of the starter motor relay could affect the control of the starter motor. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A possible nonconformity of an internal component of the starter motor relay could affect the control of the starter motor. This could adversely affect the starting operation and damage the starter motor due to overheating and in extreme cases there is a risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STARTER MOTOR MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY Defect: A possible nonconformity of an internal component of the starter motor relay could affect the control of the starter motor. This could adversely affect the starting operation and damage the starter motor due to overheating and in extreme cases there is a risk of fire. Remedy: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: starter motor may not operate correctly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.
Are You Affected?
2008, 208, 3008 and 4 more built between 15 May 2016 and 12 October 2016 may be included. Peugeot estimates 6,768 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 HPS or the DVSA reference R/2017/140. 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/2017/125 on 7 Apr 2017, for gearbox actuator ay not be to spectification. The one launched after it was R/2017/166 on 24 May 2017, for front wishbone retaining bolts may not be to specification. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/140, launched 24 April 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.