Peugeot 508 Recall R/2021/275: The Accessory Roof Rack Could Detach From The Vehicle If Used To Carry Items Other Than A…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Aug 2021
- Launched
- 3,376
- vehicles in the UK
- KPL
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 508 vehicles built between 5 January 2018 and 28 June 2021. The accessory roof rack for the Peugeot 508 saloon could detach from the vehicle if used to carry items other than a roof box. The recall notice describes the fix as: a full refund will be offered by the selling retailer (return of the roof rack and receipt) and recommend the customer purchase another solution to transport bicycle(s). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The accessory roof rack for the Peugeot 508 saloon could detach from the vehicle if used to carry items other than a roof box.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ACCESSORY ROOF RACK COULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE IF USED TO CARRY ITEMS OTHER THAN A ROOF BOX Defect: The accessory roof rack for the Peugeot 508 saloon could detach from the vehicle if used to carry items other than a roof box. Remedy: A full refund will be offered by the selling retailer (return of the roof rack and receipt) and recommend the customer purchase another solution to transport bicycle(s).
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the accessory roof rack could detach from the vehicle if used to carry items other than a roof box.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: a full refund will be offered by the selling retailer (return of the roof rack and receipt) and recommend the customer purchase another solution to transport bicycle(s).
Are You Affected?
508 built between 5 January 2018 and 28 June 2021 may be included. Peugeot estimates 3,376 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 KPL or the DVSA reference R/2021/275. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| 508Peugeot 508 Selective Catalytic Reduction: diagnosis issues | Low | R/2025/011 | |
| 2008, 208, 508Cross carline Radio software via OTA update | Urgent | R/2024/485 | |
| 3008, 308, 5008, 508The filtering performance of the diesel particulate filter may not meet the required specification | Low | R/2020/331 | |
| 3008, 508Certain rear suspension fixing bolts may not conform to specification | Book soon | R/2020/052 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2021/262 on 8 Jul 2021, for the rear spring centraliser might be welded incorrectly. The one launched after it was R/2022/012 on 13 Jan 2022, for the open circuit detection system could be over sensitive causing a number of operational…. You can also see every Peugeot recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/275, launched 3 August 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.