Peugeot 3008 V2, 508 V2 Recall R/2022/227: A High Voltage Battery Where There Is A Mismatch In The Voltage Of The Individual Cells, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2022/227, campaign code KWA. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
21 Jul 2022
Launched
4
vehicles in the UK
KWA
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Peugeot recalled 3008 V2, 508 V2 vehicles built between 1 October 2019 and 13 December 2019. A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells. The dealer will replace the HV traction battery. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: A HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WHERE THERE IS A MISMATCH IN THE VOLTAGE OF THE INDIVIDUAL CELLS Defect: A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells. Remedy: Replace the HV traction battery

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: a high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the HV traction battery.

Are You Affected?

3008 V2, 508 V2 built between 1 October 2019 and 13 December 2019 may be included. Peugeot estimates 4 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Peugeot.
  2. Book with any franchised Peugeot dealer, quoting the campaign code KWA or the DVSA reference R/2022/227. See how to get a Peugeot recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
3008 V2, 508 V2Peugeot 3008v2 508v2 traction batteryUrgentR/2025/382
2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 7 moreOn board diagnosticsLowR/2025/344
2008, 208, 3008, 308 and 5 morePeugeot DV5R engines camshaft chainLowR/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 connectionsUrgentR/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 oilUrgentR/2023/045

This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2022/208 on 13 Jul 2022, for some vehicles have been produced without the required earthing connection on the…. The one launched after it was R/2022/228 on 21 Jul 2022, for a high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2022/227, launched 21 July 2022. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.