Peugeot 3008 Recall R/2017/336: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Dec 2017
- Launched
- 12,056
- vehicles in the UK
- HVY
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 3008 vehicles built between 5 April 2016 and 24 August 2017. Possible fouling between fuel lines and the fuel tank shield may over time cause the pipes to wear and fail. The dealer will replace where necessary and add extra protection. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible fouling between fuel lines and the fuel tank shield may over time cause the pipes to wear and fail. Over an extended period of time fuel leakage may be noticed under the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: Possible fouling between fuel lines and the fuel tank shield may over time cause the pipes to wear and fail. Over an extended period of time fuel leakage may be noticed under the vehicle. Remedy: On the affected vehicles check condition of the fuel lines. Replace where necessary and add extra protection.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where necessary and add extra protection.
Are You Affected?
3008 built between 5 April 2016 and 24 August 2017 may be included. Peugeot estimates 12,056 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 HVY or the DVSA reference R/2017/336. 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/2017/340 on 15 Dec 2017, for engine component may not be to specification. The one launched after it was R/2018/003 on 3 Jan 2018, for engine component may not be to specification. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/336, launched 29 December 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.