Peugeot 3008 reliability

On affected vehicles the front left and right control arm ball-joint bracket screws are at risk of fracture which could affect the vehicle's controllability.

Fix: Inspect the marking on the left and right front ball-joint bracket and change if necessary.

Recalled models: 3008 V3 · 13,330 vehicles

Affected vehicles may have a fault in the High Voltage Battery which could potentially lead to it overheating and in the worst case a battery or vehicle fire. Customers are advised to stop any plug-in charging and eSave charging until the vehicle is reworked.

Fix: Update the battery management software or replace the High Voltage Battery if necessary.

Recalled models: 3008 V2 · 934 vehicles

Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.

Fix: Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.

Recalled models: 3008 · 1,702 vehicles

On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.

Fix: Retighten the affected connections.

Recalled models: 3008 · 13,940 vehicles

Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.

Fix: Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.

Recalled models: 3008 · 22,401 vehicles

Affected vehicles may face potential leakage of the under-bonnet fuel pipe due to a weakness of its crimping.

Fix: Change the fuel pipe.

Recalled models: 3008 · 283 vehicles

On affected vehicles front seat headrests are not to specification.

Fix: Check the fixing notches of the front seat headrests and exchange them if necessary.

Recalled models: 3008 · 971 vehicles

On affected vehicles the fixing bolts on the front left or right bracket on the lower control arm may break. In the worst-case scenario 2 broken bolts could affect the controllability of the vehicle.

Fix: Change the front left and right ball joint brackets.

Recalled models: 3008 · 13,416 vehicles

On affected vehicles the cradle bracket is not according to specification. In some cases this could lead to cracking of the bracket and structural integrity loss resulting in loss of vehicle control.

Fix: Check the cradle bracket and rework if necessary.

Recalled models: 3008 · 203 vehicles

On affected vehicles there is a fault in the High Voltage (HV) Battery which could potentially lead to a breakdown charging issue and/or overheating and in a worst-case scenario a High Voltage Battery or vehicle fire.

Fix: Replace the High Voltage Battery.

Recalled models: 3008 PHEV · 191 vehicles

On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.

Fix: Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.

Recalled models: 3008 · 1,225 vehicles

Affected vehicles may have been supplied with a Mode 2 (orange) charging cable that was not according to specification (a risk of a wrong safety calibration feature of the temperature sensor of the charging cable pins). In worst-case this could lead to a thermal incident during charging.

Fix: Check Mode 2 (orange) charge cable production date and replace if necessary.

Recalled models: 3008 PHEV · 617 vehicles

Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.

Fix: A protective wax will be applied between HV battery reinforcing plate and battery cover.

Recalled models: 3008 PHEV · 1,630 vehicles

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.

Fix: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

Recalled models: 3008 PHEV FWD · 1,693 vehicles

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.

Fix: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

Recalled models: 3008 PHEV AWD · 975 vehicles

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.

Fix: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

Recalled models: 3008 PHEV FWD · 2,901 vehicles

On 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 oil.

Fix: To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance). The timing belt will be checked and if needed replaced with other components of the braking assistance system and the vacuum pump.

Recalled models: 3008 V2 · 952 vehicles

On 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 oil.

Fix: To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance).

Recalled models: 3008 V2 · 25,148 vehicles

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

Fix: Replace the HV traction battery

Recalled models: 3008 V2 · 4 vehicles

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

Fix: Replace the high voltage battery.

Recalled models: 3008 V2 · 8 vehicles

The welding of the individual components of the towbar might not meet the correct specification.

Fix: Check the identity label and replace the tow bar if affected

Recalled models: 3008 V2 · 61 vehicles

The welding of some components to the towbar assembly may not meet specification.

Fix: The replacement of the towbar.

Recalled models: 3008 V2 · 24 vehicles

The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.

Fix: Update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt.

Recalled models: 3008 V2 · 22,580 vehicles

On affected vehicles the alignment of the electrodes may be out of specification on some cells of the traction batteries which may result in the release of toxic fumes or a thermal runaway.

Fix: Replace the traction / drive battery.

Recalled models: 3008 V2 · 3 vehicles

The filtering performance of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) may not meet the required specification.

Fix: Replace the DPF on affected vehicles.

Recalled models: 3008 · 959 vehicles

The vehicles may be affected by a defect in the urea injector which might block and lead to NOx emissions going out of the regulatory limits.

Fix: Updating the ECU software to avoid the gradual blocking of the urea injector

Recalled models: 3008 · 5,125 vehicles

There is a possibility that the internal corrosion protection of the front subframe is not durable enough.

Fix: Replacing the front subframe assembly.

Recalled models: 3008 · 38 vehicles

Certain rear suspension fixing bolts may not conform to specification which could cause them to break.

Fix: Replace the affected bolts

Recalled models: 3008 · 78 vehicles

Engine management software issue could result in incorrect emission levels.

Fix: Update the engine management software.

Recalled models: 3008 · 18,267 vehicles

The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which do not comply with the regulatory limits.

Fix: Download new engine management software

Recalled models: 3008 · 9,218 vehicles

A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain conditions damage the Diesel particle filter.

Fix: Check and if necessary replace the particle filter.

Recalled models: 3008 · 2,686 vehicles

On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.

Fix: The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque

Recalled models: 3008 · 47 vehicles

Engine could overheat leading to failure in extreme cases

Fix: Download new engine management software

Recalled models: 3008 · 683 vehicles

Tightening of some towbar fixings may not be to correct specification.

Fix: Checking and if necessary correcting the tightening torque of the fixings.

Recalled models: 3008 · 9 vehicles

The fuel tank shield may foul the fuel supply pipes. Over a period of time this may cause a fuel leak.

Fix: On affected vehicles check condition of fuel pipes and replace where necessary. In addition add extra protection to existing and replacement pipes.

Recalled models: 3008 · 12,054 vehicles

The engine electronic cooling management control strategy and the maximum temperature alert threshold could cause the engine to overheat. This could result in a warning light and a message being displayed on the instrument panel.

Fix: On affected vehicles download a new engine management software in order to modify the cooling management parameters to improve the control of the engine operating temperature.

Recalled models: 3008 · 1,579 vehicles

Possible fouling between fuel lines and the fuel tank shield may over time cause the pipes to wear and fail. Over an extended period of time fuel leakage may be noticed under the vehicle.

Fix: On the affected vehicles check condition of the fuel lines. Replace where necessary and add extra protection.

Recalled models: 3008 · 12,056 vehicles

An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.

Fix: On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.

Recalled models: 3008 · 416 vehicles

The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.

Fix: On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminaL. Correct it if necessary and add additional protection.

Recalled models: 3008 · 1,703 vehicles

The positioning of the starter motor supply terminal may not conform to specification. Contact with a neighbouring component could cause a short circuit.

Fix: On affected vehicles check the position of the terminal and where necessary reposition. Replace damaged components if necessary.

Recalled models: 3008 · 7,394 vehicles

A possible nonconformity of an internal component of the starter motor relay could affect the control of the starter motor. This could adversely affect the starting operation and damage the starter motor due to overheating and in extreme cases there is a risk of fire.

Fix: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.

Recalled models: 3008 · 6,768 vehicles

An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.

Recalled models: 3008 · 25 vehicles

The fuel heating device integrated in to the diesel fuel filter cover may be defective and allow heat to build up within the electrical supply connector causing the cover to distort and air to enter the fuel circuit. This could make the vehicles difficult to start and a warning light will be illuminated on the dash board. The engine could be difficult or not possible to start. In the worst cases a diesel fuel leak could eventually appear.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel heater cover. Additionally the electrical connector will be inspected and where necessary replaced.

Recalled models: 3008 · 12,833 vehicles

Affected vehicles may present friction wear on the driver's seat wiring harness. Potentially causing an electrical malfunction and in worst case scenario cause the unwanted triggering of the driver's seat air bag.

Fix: The remedial operation consists of reinforcing and clamping the driver's seat harness.

Recalled models: 3008 · 100 vehicles

On a very limited number of vehicles it is necessary to check the presence of specific spot welds on the vehicle body shell. Should it be identified that one of the welds has been missed in production the vehicle cannot be repaired. In the long term and in very rare cases body noises and squeaking could appear.

Fix: In the rare case that the vehicle does not comply the vehicle will be removed from the road and the customer will be provided with a replacement vehicle.

Recalled models: 3008 · 19 vehicles

The tightening torque of the rear brake calliper mounting bolts could be incorrect. This incorrect tightening torque may in very rare cases eventually lead to the slackening of the bolt and an increase in noise during braking

Fix: Replace the bolts and tighten to the correct torque

Recalled models: 3008 · 2 vehicles

On some 2.0 l HDI vehicles potential contact between the fuel return pipe and the diesel filter support may eventually cause the pipe to become worn through friction.

Fix: The manufacturer has requested that some protection be added to the pipe to ensure its long-term resistance to wear.

Recalled models: 3008 · 2,834 vehicles

It has been identified that the potential exists that sub-standard front windscreen wiper mechanism were fitted during production. This can result when in use for one or more of the wiper arms to be immobilised in a random position. With the consequence of partial or total loss of the windscreen wiper function.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the windscreen wiper motors inspected and changed as necessary.

Recalled models: 3008 · 19 vehicles