Peugeot 208 V2 Recall R/2022/043: Vehicles May Have An Incorrect Tightening Torque On Several Rear Axle Component Fixings, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 10 Feb 2022
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- KUP
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 208 V2 vehicles built between 9 December 2021 and 10 December 2021. Vehicles may have an incorrect tightening torque on several rear axle component fixings. The dealer will check and retighten all fixings to the correct torque settings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles may have an incorrect tightening torque on several rear axle component fixings.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT TIGHTENING TORQUE ON SEVERAL REAR AXLE COMPONENT FIXINGS Defect: Vehicles may have an incorrect tightening torque on several rear axle component fixings. Remedy: Check and retighten all fixings to the correct torque settings.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicles may have an incorrect tightening torque on several rear axle component fixings.
The Fix
The dealer will check and retighten all fixings to the correct torque settings.
Are You Affected?
208 V2 built between 9 December 2021 and 10 December 2021 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 KUP or the DVSA reference R/2022/043. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 208 V2Front lower control arm fasteningg Loose | Book soon | R/2026/206 | |
| 2008 V2, 208 V2, Partner, RifterBCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable | Low | R/2026/183 | |
| 208 V2Fuel Tank | Urgent | R/2025/189 | |
| 208 V2Affected vehicles may have been fitted with tyres containing rubber of non-conformity that could affect handling and also impact regulatory requirements | Book soon | R/2023/111 | |
| 2008 V2, 208 V2, Expert 4 BEV, TravellerThe high voltage harness fitted might not be to the correct specification | Urgent | R/2022/203 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2022/029 on 31 Jan 2022, for electrical harness could move from original position and weaken the harness. The one launched after it was R/2022/067 on 15 Mar 2022, for the external door handle sliders might not be manufactured to the correct specification. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/043, launched 10 February 2022. 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.