Peugeot 3008, 308, 5008 And 3 More Recall R/2018/185: Engine Oil Gallery Sealing Plug Incorrectly Tightened, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 19 Jul 2018
- Launched
- 47
- vehicles in the UK
- JCW
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 3008, 308, 5008 and 3 more vehicles built between 26 April 2018 and 5 June 2018. The tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road. The recall notice describes the fix as: the remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened Defect: On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road. Remedy: The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in oil leaking on to the road.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque.
Are You Affected?
3008, 308, 5008 and 3 more built between 26 April 2018 and 5 June 2018 may be included. Peugeot estimates 47 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 JCW or the DVSA reference R/2018/185. 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/2018/176 on 17 Jul 2018, for engine could overheat leading to failure. The one launched after it was R/2018/192 on 24 Jul 2018, for cooling system strategy could overheat the engine. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/185, launched 19 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.