Peugeot 208 V2 Recall R/2025/189: Fuel Tank, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 May 2025
- Launched
- 740
- vehicles in the UK
- MXH-251384ME
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 208 V2 vehicles built between 26 June 2023 and 8 April 2025. There may be a defect present in the fuel tank threads which could potentially lead to a fuel leak. The dealer will check the blown-molding engraved date marking date at the bottom of the fuel tank and replace the lock nut and O-ring if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may be a defect present in the fuel tank threads which could potentially lead to a fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Peugeot 208 - Fuel Tank Defect: On affected vehicles there may be a defect present in the fuel tank threads which could potentially lead to a fuel leak. Remedy: Check the blown-molding engraved date marking date at the bottom of the fuel tank and replace the lock nut and O-ring if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a fuel leak.
The Fix
The dealer will check the blown-molding engraved date marking date at the bottom of the fuel tank and replace the lock nut and O-ring if necessary.
Are You Affected?
208 V2 built between 26 June 2023 and 8 April 2025 may be included. Peugeot estimates 740 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 MXH-251384ME or the DVSA reference R/2025/189. 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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| 2008 V2, 208 V2, Expert 4 BEV, TravellerThe high voltage harness fitted might not be to the correct specification | Urgent | R/2022/203 | |
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This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2025/185 on 13 May 2025, for too low exhauxt temperature. The one launched after it was R/2025/210 on 11 Jun 2025, for autonomous telematics box. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/189, launched 28 May 2025. 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.