Peugeot 3008 PHEV FWD, 508 PHEV FWD Recall R/2023/109: Affected Vehicles May Experience HV Battery Overheating That May Lead To A HV Battery…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Apr 2023
- Launched
- 1,693
- vehicles in the UK
- MEJ/ 221090CO
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 3008 PHEV FWD, 508 PHEV FWD vehicles built between 12 March 2019 and 8 December 2022. Some vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire. The dealer will reprogram the BMS (Battery Management System) with enhanced battery monitoring software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire. Defect: Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire. Remedy: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the BMS (Battery Management System) with enhanced battery monitoring software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
3008 PHEV FWD, 508 PHEV FWD built between 12 March 2019 and 8 December 2022 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,693 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 MEJ/ 221090CO or the DVSA reference R/2023/109. 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 PHEV FWD, 508 PHEV FWDAffected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire | Urgent | R/2023/106 | |
| 3008 V3 MHEVWrong Front bumper installed BEV instead of MHEV | Urgent | R/2026/364 | |
| 3008 V3, 408, 5008 V3MCU inverter | Urgent | R/2026/161 | |
| 5008 V3Cooling spray nozzle potentially missing | Urgent | R/2026/142 | |
| 2008, 208Alternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/071 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2023/106 on 4 Apr 2023, for affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery…. The one launched after it was R/2023/099 on 6 Apr 2023, for affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing…. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/109, launched 5 April 2023. 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.