Peugeot 3008, 308 (T9), 5008 And 1 More Recall R/2018/048: Engine May Overheat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Feb 2018
- Launched
- 1,579
- vehicles in the UK
- HXW
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 3008, 308 (T9), 5008 and 1 more vehicles built between 29 March 2012 and 30 April 2015. The engine electronic cooling management control strategy and the maximum temperature alert threshold could cause the engine to overheat. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles download a new engine management software in order to modify the cooling management parameters to improve the control of the engine operating temperature. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine electronic cooling management control strategy and the maximum temperature alert threshold could cause the engine to overheat. This could result in a warning light and a message being displayed on the instrument panel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY OVERHEAT Defect: The engine electronic cooling management control strategy and the maximum temperature alert threshold could cause the engine to overheat. This could result in a warning light and a message being displayed on the instrument panel. Remedy: On affected vehicles download a new engine management software in order to modify the cooling management parameters to improve the control of the engine operating temperature.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the engine to overheat.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles download a new engine management software in order to modify the cooling management parameters to improve the control of the engine operating temperature. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
3008, 308 (T9), 5008 and 1 more built between 29 March 2012 and 30 April 2015 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,579 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 HXW or the DVSA reference R/2018/048. 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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| 508Peugeot 508 BCM software Stop/Start system | Low | R/2025/455 | |
| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 7 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/344 | |
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This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2018/042 on 6 Feb 2018, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2018/033 on 19 Feb 2018, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/048, launched 14 February 2018. 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.