Peugeot 3008 V3 MHEV Recall R/2026/364: Wrong Front Bumper Installed BEV Instead Of MHEV, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Oct 2026
- Launched
- 12
- vehicles in the UK
- M5W - 261550EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 3008 V3 MHEV vehicles built between 29 June 2026 and 16 July 2026. Air defelectors may have been installed incorrectly to the front bumbper grille which can affect the airflow required for cooling the engine and 48V battery system. The dealer will check and remove the defelectors if present. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Air defelectors may have been installed incorrectly to the front bumbper grille which can affect the airflow required for cooling the engine and 48V battery system.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 3008v3- Wrong Front bumper installed BEV instead of MHEV. Defect: On affected vehicles air defelectors may have been installed incorrectly to the front bumbper grille which can affect the airflow required for cooling the engine and 48V battery system Remedy: Check and remove the defelectors if present.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: wrong Front bumper installed BEV instead of MHEV.
The Fix
The dealer will check and remove the defelectors if present.
Are You Affected?
3008 V3 MHEV built between 29 June 2026 and 16 July 2026 may be included. Peugeot estimates 12 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 M5W - 261550EE or the DVSA reference R/2026/364. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008, 208Alternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/071 | |
| 3008 V2, 508 V2Peugeot 3008v2 508v2 traction battery | Urgent | R/2025/382 | |
| 2008 BEVPeugeot 2008 BEV motor control unit software | Urgent | R/2025/253 | |
| 2008, 208, Expert, Partner and 2 moreTraction battery software | Urgent | R/2025/120 | |
| ExpertPeugeot Expert K0 TBMU software | Urgent | R/2024/467 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2026/336 on 19 Aug 2026, for bMC software update: Black screen. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/364, launched 5 October 2026. 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.