Peugeot 3008 V2, 508 V2 Recall R/2020/366: On Some Traction Battery Cells The Alignment Of The Electrodes May Be Out Of Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Dec 2020
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- KEB
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 3008 V2, 508 V2 vehicles built between 1 October 2019 and 23 December 2019. The alignment of the electrodes may be out of specification on some cells of the traction batteries which may result in the release of toxic fumes or a thermal runaway. The dealer will replace the traction / drive battery. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The alignment of the electrodes may be out of specification on some cells of the traction batteries which may result in the release of toxic fumes or a thermal runaway.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ON SOME TRACTION BATTERY CELLS THE ALIGNMENT OF THE ELECTRODES MAY BE OUT OF SPECIFICATION Defect: On affected vehicles the alignment of the electrodes may be out of specification on some cells of the traction batteries which may result in the release of toxic fumes or a thermal runaway. Remedy: Replace the traction / drive battery.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in the release of toxic fumes or a thermal runaway.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the traction / drive battery.
Are You Affected?
3008 V2, 508 V2 built between 1 October 2019 and 23 December 2019 may be included. Peugeot estimates 3 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 KEB or the DVSA reference R/2020/366. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3008 V2, 508 V2Peugeot 3008v2 508v2 traction battery | Urgent | R/2025/382 | |
| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 7 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/344 | |
| 2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 5 morePeugeot DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/246 | |
| 308 V3, 408, 508 V2Affected vehicles may have an incorrect torque on several fixation points which could result in reduced control of the vehicle and overheating of electrical connections | Urgent | R/2023/058 | |
| 2008 V1, 208 V1, 3008 V2, 308 V2 and 2 moreOn the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil | Urgent | R/2023/045 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2020/356 on 2 Dec 2020, for the urea injector may block and lead to NOX emissions out of regulatory limits. The one launched after it was R/2021/003 on 5 Jan 2021, for vehicles affected may have a single wheel bolt on both right hand side wheels which may…. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/366, launched 8 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.