Peugeot 2008 Recall R/2020/356: The Urea Injector May Block And Lead To NOX Emissions Out Of Regulatory Limits, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 2 Dec 2020
- Launched
- 773
- vehicles in the UK
- KEK
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 2008 vehicles built between 8 October 2019 and 27 September 2020. There may be a defect in the operation of the urea injector which may become blocked leading to NOx emissions exceeding regulatory limits. The dealer will update the ECU software to avoid the blockage of the urea injector. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may be a defect in the operation of the urea injector which may become blocked leading to NOx emissions exceeding regulatory limits.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE UREA INJECTOR MAY BLOCK AND LEAD TO NOX EMISSIONS OUT OF REGULATORY LIMITS Defect: On affected vehicles there may be a defect in the operation of the urea injector which may become blocked leading to NOx emissions exceeding regulatory limits. Remedy: Update the ECU software to avoid the blockage of the urea injector.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to nOx emissions exceeding regulatory limits.
The Fix
The dealer will update the ECU software to avoid the blockage of the urea injector. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
2008 built between 8 October 2019 and 27 September 2020 may be included. Peugeot estimates 773 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 KEK or the DVSA reference R/2020/356. 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, 208Autonomous telematics box | Low | R/2025/210 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2020/354 on 2 Dec 2020, for the stitching pattern used on the rear seat belt material is not to correct specification. The one launched after it was R/2020/366 on 8 Dec 2020, for on some traction battery cells the alignment of the electrodes may be out of specification. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/356, launched 2 December 2020. 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.