Peugeot 2008 V2, 3008 V3, 308 V3, 408, 5008 V3 passenger car — fire risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
Due to a defect of the engine control unit (inverter) in the vehicles fitted with electric double clutch transmission (e-DCT), metallic soldering residues may cause an internal electric short-circuits. This could lead to continuous power supply and overheating due to a blocked relay and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (27/04/2026)
Product description
Passenger cars. VIN: VR3USHPY8TJ655218V, R3KAHPY4TS068793- VR3KAHPY6TS069881, VR3FRHPY5TY533492 - VR3FRHPY1TY533795, VR3FPHPY7TY532317 - VR3FPHPY6TY533720, VR3KAHPY9TS067770 - VR3KAHPY5TS070567.
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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