Peugeot 407 reliability
The Peugeot 407 fails its MOT more often than most cars over 10 years old: 46.2% of 11,655 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
15 DVSA recalls for the Peugeot 407
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Engine may stall
It is possible for the engine to stall due to incorrect reading of oil levels during harsh and prolonged braking.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download new software to the engine ECU.
Recalled models: 407 · 51 vehicles
Braking assistance may not perform correctly
In very rare circumstances the vacuum pump one way valve may not function correctly which could affect the level of braking assistance.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake vacuum pump one way valve.
Recalled models: 407 · 24,220 vehicles
Parking brake may fail
The parking brake may fail to hold the vehicle stationary when applied. If this defect occurs the driver will be alerted by a weak effort when moving the parking brake lever.
Fix: The recalled vehicles will be fitted with a quality assured parking brake lever.
Recalled models: 407 · 510 vehicles
Brake performance may be affected.
Residual low pressure persists in the power braking vacuum circuit which may result in the loss of power assistance when braking
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to fit a calibrated air vent in the vacuum circuit.
Recalled models: 407 · 1,186 vehicles
Diesel fuel return pipe may abrade and wear.
It has been identified that a slight amount of play in the diesel fuel return pipe mountings on certain vehicles may over time lead to abrasion and wear of the pipe.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject clips checked and the pipe secured.
Recalled models: 407 · 2,323 vehicles
Fuse box may cause equipment operational failures
It has been identified that the main engine fuse box is not to the correct specification. This can result in operating faults or the failure of certain equipment.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject fuse box replaced.
Recalled models: 407 · 7,360 vehicles
Oil may leak
A deterioration of the brake assistance may occur because it is possible for the brake servo valve to leak oil which can damage the membrane of the brake servo.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to change the valve and the vacuum circuit pipe connecting the vacuum pump to the brake servo.
Recalled models: 407 · 1,140 vehicles
Reduced braking performance
It has been identified that on the specified vehicles a fault may develop with the brake vacuum pump. This can result in hardening of the brake pedal with an attendant loss of braking efficiency.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pump replaced.
Recalled models: 407 · 19,867 vehicles
Risk of fire
There is a possibility of a non conformity of the engine cooling motor fan unit which can result in a failure of the unit or exceptionally in local overheating that can result in combustion of the unit.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the motor fan unit.
Recalled models: 407 · 896 vehicles
Fuel leak may occur
On subject vehicles the fitting of the diesel high pressure delivery pipe may be constricted. Should this be the case a fuel leak may occur.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject pipe checked and changed if found to be fitted incorrectly.
Recalled models: 407 · 45 vehicles
Possibility of fuel leak
It has been identified that on certain vehicles a fault may be present on the diesel fuel circuit return pipe at the location of the pressure sensor.In the manufacture of the pipe an excess of material resulted in a reduction of the pipe's internal diameter therefore restricting the fuel flow and a risk of a diesel leak from the fuel connector.
Fix: Subject vehicles will have the diesel fuel delivery pressure in the injection pump checked. This will check the conformity of the pipe which in the case of nonconformity will be replaced.
Recalled models: 407 · 115 vehicles
Engine may stall
It is possible that the engine may stall when lifting your foot off of the accelerator immediately after high speed usage of the vehicle.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download a new piece of software to the engine ECU.
Recalled models: 407 COUPE · 635 vehicles
Fuel may leak
Due to a potential fault in the engine management system an internal engine fuel leak via the injectors may occur following switching off. This would result in the engine failing to restart due to excess fuel being present in the inlet manifold or cylinders.
Fix: To address the issue recalled vehicles will receive an engine management download.
Recalled models: 407 · 319 vehicles
Starter motor may operate inadvertently
There is a possibility of untimely triggering of the starter motor which if the vehicle has been left in gear could result in the vehicle jerking forward when the starter motor engages.
Fix: Recall the likely to be affected vehicles and down load new software for the intelligent servo control unit.
Recalled models: 407 · 8,615 vehicles
Possible seepage on the diesel fuel return pipe
There is a risk of a manufacturing non conformity on the fuel injection diesel return pipe. This may lead to the possibility of fuel seepage.
Fix: As a preventive measure likely to be affected vehicles will have the pipe replaced additionally the pipe will be fitted with protective sleeves.
Recalled models: 407 · 2,573 vehicles
Checking a Peugeot 407 before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.