Peugeot Rifter reliability
The Peugeot Rifter fails its MOT more often than most cars up to 5 years old: 18.6% of 6,452 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
18 DVSA recalls for the Peugeot Rifter
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.
BMC software update – Black screen
On affected vehicles a software defect in the instrument cluster may prevent the cluster display from switching on when the vehicle is started resulting in a black screen.
Fix: Update the Body Control Module software.
Recalled models: RIFTER · 451 vehicles
BCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable
On affected vehicles the Lane Keep Assist tell-tale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster.
Fix: Update the Body Control Module software.
Recalled models: RIFTER · 1,231 vehicles
Water Pump Pulley
On affected vehicles due to a production nonconformity the water pump may malfunction which may cause a loss of engine power and result in the engine shutting down.
Fix: Replace the water pump.
Recalled models: RIFTER · 165 vehicles
Peugeot Cross carline Fuel Injection common rail.
On affected vehicles a non-conformity issue with the fuel injection common rail may lead to a loosening of the nut and a potential fuel leak.
Fix: Check the fuel injection common rail and if necessary replace the rail and high-pressure fuel pipes.
Recalled models: RIFTER · 344 vehicles
Peugeot Rifter/Partner (K9) Wrong wheel Bolts.
On affected vehicles the incorrect wheel bolts may have been fitted which could result in loosening or loss of the bolts.
Fix: Check the correct bolts are fitted and replace if necessary.
Recalled models: RIFTER · 42 vehicles
Peugeot Traveller/Expert (K0)Rifter/Partner (K9) IVI s/w via OTA update.
Affected vehicle may face a black screen on the Instrument Panel Cluster with several functions not available to view.
Fix: Update the In-Vehicle-Infotainment software via Over-the-Air.
Recalled models: RIFTER
Emission 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: RIFTER
Peugeot 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: RIFTER · 8,191 vehicles
Traction Battery software
Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Fix: Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Recalled models: RIFTER · 95 vehicles
Peugeot Rifter (K9) Front Brake Discs.
On affected vehicles the front brake discs may not be to the required specification and may become noisy and in exceptional cases the brake disc may fail
Fix: On the affected vehicles the front brake discs and pads will be replaced
Recalled models: RIFTER · 28 vehicles
Peugeot 2008/Rifter Engine software
Affected vehicles may suffer a loss of Hydraulic Brake Compensation (HBC). In a worst-case scenario this can lead to reduced brake performance.
Fix: Update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration.
Recalled models: RIFTER · 4 vehicles
On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.�
Fix: Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.
Recalled models: RIFTER · 29,537 vehicles
There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
Fix: Update the software of the traction battery control unit.
Recalled models: RIFTER ELECTRIC · 1,610 vehicles
The lower metal engine protection guard and theunderside of the engine exhaust system could trap material in it.
The possibility that the lower metal engine protection guard could trap material between it and the underside of the engine exhaust system
Fix: : Replace the metal under engine protection guard with a different design to prevent the collection of material.
Recalled models: RIFTER · 1,727 vehicles
The inner tie rods are not correct to specification
The inner tie rods connecting the steering rack to the track rod end are not correct to specification
Fix: Replace the steering rack inner tie rods (on both sides)
Recalled models: RIFTER · 51 vehicles
The steering column may not be correct to specification
Steering columns were produced not according to specification.
Fix: Replacement of the steering column.
Recalled models: RIFTER · 62 vehicles
The passenger outer seat belts may not be correct to specification
The passenger outer seat belts may not be correct to specification
Fix: Replace the front outer passenger seat belt.
Recalled models: RIFTER · 12,007 vehicles
A component of the handbrake mechanism may not be correct to specification
The handbrake mechanism may not be correct to specification.
Fix: Check the handbrake mechanism and if necessary replace the hand brake lever.
Recalled models: RIFTER · 89 vehicles
Checking a Peugeot Rifter 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.