Peugeot 2008, 208, 3008 And 6 More Recall R/2017/340: Engine Component May Not Be To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2017
- Launched
- 416
- vehicles in the UK
- HYB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008, 208, 3008 and 6 more vehicles built between 1 October 2017 and 30 November 2017. An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION Defect: An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds. Remedy: On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of engine performance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
Are You Affected?
2008, 208, 3008 and 6 more built between 1 October 2017 and 30 November 2017 may be included. Peugeot estimates 416 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 HYB or the DVSA reference R/2017/340. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| 208Peugeot 208 Horn sound volume | Low | R/2026/231 | |
| 3008, 308, 408, 5008VSM software Interior door handles | Book soon | R/2026/228 | |
| 2008, 208Alternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/071 | |
| 3008Peugeot 3008 wheel bolt tightening | Book soon | R/2026/045 | |
| 508Peugeot 508 BCM software Stop/Start system | Low | R/2025/455 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2017/307 on 14 Nov 2017, for a non-conformity in an internal component could affect deployment of the passenger airbag. The one launched after it was R/2017/336 on 29 Dec 2017, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/340, launched 15 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.