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Peugeot 5008 reliability

The Peugeot 5008 fails its MOT more often than most cars up to 5 years old: 17.9% of 14,090 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.

Up to 5 years old
17.9% failed their MOT
Worse than most
From 14,090 MOT tests of Peugeot 5008s this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 44% more oftenTyre condition4.6% vs 3.2%Fix about £90
Fails 2× as oftenMechanical brake components4% vs 1.8%
Fails 50% more oftenTyre tread depth2.4% vs 1.6%Fix about £90
Fails 73% more oftenWashers1.9% vs 1.1%
Advised 54% more oftenTyre tread depth21.8% vs 14.2%Fix about £90
Advised 80% more oftenMechanical brake components21.8% vs 12.1%
6 to 10 years old
42.4% failed their MOT
Worse than most
From 8,562 MOT tests of Peugeot 5008s this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 7× as oftenStop lamp10.7% vs 1.5%Fix about £30
Fails 89% more oftenTyre condition6.6% vs 3.5%Fix about £90
Fails 3× as oftenHeadlamp aim6.3% vs 2.5%Fix about £30
Fails 3× as oftenHeadlamps5.6% vs 1.7%Fix about £30
Advised 49% more oftenTyre tread depth26.5% vs 17.8%Fix about £90
Advised 41% more oftenMechanical brake components23.4% vs 16.6%
Advised 4× as oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)9.4% vs 2.1%Fix about £30
Advised 3× as oftenFluid leaks6.2% vs 2.2%
Over 10 years old
48.9% failed their MOT
Worse than most
From 6,661 MOT tests of Peugeot 5008s this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 3× as oftenStop lamp10.5% vs 3.9%Fix about £30
Fails 59% more oftenSuspension arms8.1% vs 5.1%
Fails 42% more oftenPosition lamps7.5% vs 5.3%Fix about £30
Fails 62% more oftenHeadlamps6.3% vs 3.9%Fix about £30
Advised 44% more oftenTyre tread depth27.7% vs 19.3%Fix about £90
Advised 39% more oftenMechanical brake components23.5% vs 16.9%
Advised 64% more oftenSuspension arms19.8% vs 12.1%
Advised 94% more oftenRegistration plate lamp(s)10.1% vs 5.2%Fix about £30
Safety recalls

43 DVSA recalls for the Peugeot 5008

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.

R/2026/2563 Jul 2026Built 2025Wrong Tire Class in CoC

Affected vehicles may have a tyre class mismatch between the technical specification declared in the Certificate of Conformity and the actual vehicle configuration.

Fix: Check the tyre class of all vehicle tyres and exchange all 4 for Class A+ tyres if necessary

Recalled models: 5008 V3 · 150 vehicles

R/2026/2283 Jun 2026Built 2023–2025VSM software Interior door handles

Affected vehicles may experience an unexpected deactivation of the interior door handles when the key is in engine-running mode which could result in occupants being unable to exit.

Fix: Update the Vehicle Supervision Module software.

Recalled models: 5008 · 2,913 vehicles

R/2026/16124 Apr 2026Built 2026MCU inverter

On affected vehicles the Motor Control Unit (MCU) Inverter may have a manufacturing deviation which could lead to gearbox malfunctions and the risk of an internal electrical short circuit leading to overheating or a fire.

Fix: Replace the MCU Inverter.

Recalled models: 5008 V3 · 2 vehicles

R/2025/54221 Apr 2026Built 2024VSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera.

On certain Peugeot vehicles the Automatic Emergency Braking Assist telltale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked. No AEB warning telltale meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster. An additional pop-up appears for around 10 seconds at each key on/key off (Driving Assistance Sensor Blind: clean sensor see User Manual). The Automatic Emergency Braking system is operating in a degraded mode but remains functional due to radar support.

Fix: To rectify this issue we will update the Vehicle System Management software

Recalled models: 5008 V3 · 20 vehicles

R/2026/14213 Apr 2026Built 2025Cooling spray nozzle potentially missing

Affected vehicles may have a cylinder block with a missing cooling nozzle. A missing nozzle means the piston may not be adequately cooled causing it to weaken deform or break and leading to sudden engine failure resulting in a loss of power and in the worst‑case scenario a thermal incident.

Fix: Check the presence of all cooling nozzles and replace if missing.

Recalled models: 5008 V3 · 24 vehicles

R/2025/52225 Nov 2025Built 2024–2025Ball Joint Bracket fixation.

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: 5008 V3 · 3,005 vehicles

R/2025/34418 Aug 2025Built 2017–2020Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics

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: 5008 · 808 vehicles

R/2025/27718 Jul 2025Built 2023–2025Peugeot Fuel Pipe

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: 5008 · 4,620 vehicles

R/2025/2463 Jul 2025Built 2017–2023Peugeot DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.

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: 5008 · 9,133 vehicles

R/2025/1361 Apr 2025Built 2024Low Pressure Fuel Pipe

On affected vehicles the low-pressure fuel pipe could come in to contact with one of the ignition coil screws. This could lead to fuel pipe damage over time resulting in a fuel leak.

Fix: Fix the low-pressure fuel pipe to the crankcase breather hose with a cable tie to ensure there is no contact between the ignition coil screw and the fuel pipe.

Recalled models: 5008 V3 · 1 vehicles

R/2025/06914 Feb 2025Built 2024Peugeot Automomous Telematics Box.

Affected vehicles may experience an autonomous telematic box that cannot connect to the remote server making it not possible to make calls or use other connected services.

Fix: Disconnect the 12V battery and reconnect it after 15 seconds then check for a trouble code.

Recalled models: 5008 · 5 vehicles

R/2025/05413 Feb 2025Built 2023–2024Peugeot 308 408 3008 5008 Fuel Pipe Leakage

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: 5008 · 101 vehicles

R/2025/04811 Feb 2025Built 2024Peugeot 3008 5008 Headrest

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: 5008 · 400 vehicles

R/2024/49712 Dec 2024Built 2023–2024Peugeot 30085008 Risk of broken bolt front control arm ball joint.

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: 5008 · 3,128 vehicles

R/2024/13513 Mar 2024Built 2022Cross carline Engine software

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: 5008 · 542 vehicles

R/2023/03513 Dec 2022Built 2017–2018On 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.

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: 5008 V2 · 25,148 vehicles

R/2023/04513 Dec 2022Built 2017On 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.

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: 5008 V2 · 952 vehicles

R/2020/32620 Jan 2021Built 2013–2017The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt

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: 5008 V1 · 22,580 vehicles

R/2020/33113 Nov 2020Built 2019The filtering performance of the diesel particulate filter may not meet the required specification

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

Fix: Replace the DPF on affected vehicles.

Recalled models: 5008 · 959 vehicles

R/2020/24519 Aug 2020Built 2019–2020THE UREA INJECTOR MAY BLOCK AND LEAD TO NOx EMISSIONS GOING OUT OF REGULATORY LIMITS

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: 5008 · 5,125 vehicles

R/2020/2079 Jul 2020Built 2015There is a possibility that the internal corrosion protection of the subframe is not durable enough.

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: 5008 · 38 vehicles

R/2019/4063 Feb 2020Built 2018–2019The trailer tow bar may not be to specification

Some trailer tow ball fixing bolts may be damaged

Fix: Replace the two tow ball fixing bolts

Recalled models: 5008 · 51 vehicles

R/2019/38518 Nov 2019Built 2018–2019The tightening torque of the spare wheel support fixings may not conform to specification

Possible loss of the spare wheel whilst the vehicle is being driven

Fix: Check and correcting the tightening of the support fixings.

Recalled models: 5008 · 3,025 vehicles

R/2019/33026 Sept 2019Built 2013–2016Due to the calibration of the engine management software the nox emissions may not comply with regulatory limits

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: 5008 · 9,218 vehicles

R/2019/13626 Apr 2019Built 2018A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain conditions damage the diesel particle filter

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: 5008 · 2,686 vehicles

R/2019/06225 Feb 2019Built 2018The tightening of a fixing of an electrical harness may not be to correct specification on the centralised voltage maintaining device

The fixing of an electrical harness on the centralised voltage maintaining device may not be tightened to specification.

Fix: Check this fixing and replace the unit if necessary.

Recalled models: 5008 · 159 vehicles

R/2018/32821 Nov 2018Built 2018Wheel fixing bolts may be insufficiently tightened

One or more of the wheel fixing bolts may be insufficiently tightened.

Fix: Examine wheels and fixing bolts tighten or replace where necessary.

Recalled models: 5008 · 4 vehicles

R/2018/18519 Jul 2018Built 2018Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened

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: 5008 · 47 vehicles

R/2018/17617 Jul 2018Built 2016–2018Engine could overheat leading to failure

Engine could overheat leading to failure in extreme cases

Fix: Download new engine management software

Recalled models: 5008 · 683 vehicles

R/2018/04814 Feb 2018Built 2014–2015Engine may overheat

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: 5008 · 1,579 vehicles

R/2018/0426 Feb 2018Built 2016–2017Fuel may leak

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: 5008 · 216 vehicles

R/2017/34015 Dec 2017Built 2017Engine component may not be to specification

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: 5008 · 416 vehicles

R/2017/27010 Oct 2017Built 2016–2017Starter motor supply wiring harness may become damaged

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: 5008 · 1,703 vehicles

R/2017/2156 Jul 2017Built 2013–2017Starter supply wire may chafe

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: 5008 · 7,394 vehicles

R/2016/04310 Mar 2016Built 2016Oil leak may damage engine

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: 5008 · 25 vehicles

R/2015/2419 Dec 2015Built 2012–2014Fuel may leak

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: 5008 · 12,833 vehicles

R/2014/0351 Apr 2014Built 2012–2013Drivers seat airbag may malfunction

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: 5008 · 100 vehicles

R/2013/0264 Mar 2013Built 2012Spot welds may not hold

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: 5008 · 19 vehicles

R/2013/01028 Jan 2013Built 2012Rear brake calliper mounting bolt could work loose

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: 5008 · 2 vehicles

R/2011/10930 Aug 2011Built 2009–2011Rear door window mechanism may overheat

It is possible that water entering the rear door could penetrate the electric window motor. This could cause failure of the motor a short circuit overheating and possibly a fire.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and fit a protective shield.

Recalled models: 5008 · 5,248 vehicles

R/2011/01722 Feb 2011Built 2009–2010Fuel may leak

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: 5008 · 2,834 vehicles

R/2011/00731 Jan 2011Built 2009–2010Short circuit may occur

Water entering the rear doors may enter the electric window motor causing the mechanism to malfunction. In the long-term the presence of water may cause a short circuit in the motor leading to localised heating of the door panel.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit additional protection on the rear electric window motors.

Recalled models: 5008 · 3,270 vehicles

R/2010/11624 Aug 2010Built 2009–2010Windscreen trim may detach

The security of the windscreen trim may deteriorate over a period of time. This could ultimately result in detachment of the trim.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles check security of trim and if required replace trim.

Recalled models: 5008 · 358 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Peugeot 5008 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.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.
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