Peugeot 308 Recall R/2019/351: The Calibration Of The Engine Management Software Could Cause Damage To The Diesel…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 18 Oct 2019
- Launched
- 117
- vehicles in the UK
- JDF
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 308 vehicles built between 12 January 2017 and 30 March 2019. Engine management software issue could cause damage to the diesel particulate filter. The dealer will replace the filter and update the engine management software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Engine management software issue could cause damage to the diesel particulate filter.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER Defect: Engine management software issue could cause damage to the diesel particulate filter. Remedy: Replace the filter and update the engine management software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause damage to the diesel particulate filter.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the filter and update the engine management software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
308 built between 12 January 2017 and 30 March 2019 may be included. Peugeot estimates 117 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 JDF or the DVSA reference R/2019/351. 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/2019/330 on 26 Sep 2019, for due to the calibration of the engine management software the NOX emissions may not comply…. The one launched after it was R/2019/352 on 18 Oct 2019, for the calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOX which…. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/351, launched 18 October 2019. 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.