Peugeot 3008, 308, 5008 Recall R/2018/176: Engine Could Overheat Leading To Failure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Jul 2018
- Launched
- 683
- vehicles in the UK
- Peugeot JBJ
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 3008, 308, 5008 vehicles built between 31 May 2016 and 6 April 2018. Engine could overheat leading to failure in extreme cases. The recall notice describes the fix as: download new engine management software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Engine could overheat leading to failure in extreme cases.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Engine could overheat leading to failure Defect: Engine could overheat leading to failure in extreme cases Remedy: Download new engine management software
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to failure in extreme cases.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: download new engine management software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
3008, 308, 5008 built between 31 May 2016 and 6 April 2018 may be included. Peugeot estimates 683 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 Peugeot JBJ or the DVSA reference R/2018/176. 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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| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 7 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/344 | |
| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 2 morePeugeot fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/277 | |
| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 5 morePeugeot DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/246 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2018/127 on 10 May 2018, for airbags may not be triggered in the event of a collision. The one launched after it was R/2018/185 on 19 Jul 2018, for engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/176, launched 17 July 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.