Peugeot 3008 V2 Recall R/2021/041: The Welding Of The Individual Components Of The Towbar Might Not Meet The Correct…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 21 Jan 2021
- Launched
- 24
- vehicles in the UK
- KGX
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 3008 V2 vehicles built between 10 September 2020 and 29 December 2020. The welding of some components to the towbar assembly may not meet specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the towbar. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The welding of some components to the towbar assembly may not meet specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE WELDING OF THE INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS OF THE TOWBAR MIGHT NOT MEET THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION Defect: The welding of some components to the towbar assembly may not meet specification. Remedy: The replacement of the towbar.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the welding of the individual components of the towbar might not meet the correct specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the replacement of the towbar.
Are You Affected?
3008 V2 built between 10 September 2020 and 29 December 2020 may be included. Peugeot estimates 24 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 KGX or the DVSA reference R/2021/041. 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 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 | |
| 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/2023/035 | |
| 3008 V2, 508 V2A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells | Urgent | R/2022/228 | |
| 3008 V2, 508 V2A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells | Urgent | R/2022/227 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2020/326 on 20 Jan 2021, for the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt. The one launched after it was R/2021/013 on 22 Jan 2021, for affected vehicles are not fully compliant to european regulation (165/2014+ EU799/2016)…. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/041, launched 21 January 2021. 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.