Peugeot 208 (II) 1.5 BlueHDi: known faults of the engine according to L'argus

Engine / equipment

1.5 BlueHDi in the Peugeot 208 (II)

Period mentioned

2019–2026

Symptoms

Engine warning light on (up to 15/09/2020); Engine warning light on (up to 31/08/2021); Engine warning light on when cold (up to 31/12/2022); AdBlue light on (up to 31/12/2022); Will not start, knocking, slipped or broken camshaft chain (up to early February 2023); AdBlue leak (up to 26/02/2023); Timing belt noise from oxidation (up to 25/03/2023); Engine noise at idle or under light acceleration (up to 14/10/2023); Loss of power, jerking or will not start on the 1.5 BlueHDi DV5 Euro 6.4; Oil leak between the camshaft carrier and the cylinder head

Possible cause described

According to the brand's technical notes reported by L'argus (each date shows up to when the affected cars were built): 1) Engine warning light on (up to 15/09/2020): Intake air sensor to be replaced. 2) Engine warning light on (up to 31/08/2021): Engine wiring harness to be replaced. 3) Engine warning light on when cold (up to 31/12/2022): Catalytic converter and/or particulate filter to be replaced. 4) AdBlue light on (up to 31/12/2022): AdBlue tank to be replaced (fully covered up to 5 years or 150,000 km, partly from 5 to 8 years or up to 210,000 km). 5) Will not start, knocking, slipped or broken camshaft chain (up to early February 2023): Camshaft chain and tensioner, timing kit, camshafts and valves (fully covered up to 5 years or 150,000 km). 6) AdBlue leak (up to 26/02/2023): AdBlue injector to be replaced. 7) Timing belt noise from oxidation (up to 25/03/2023): Timing belt to be replaced. 8) Engine noise at idle or under light acceleration (up to 14/10/2023): Dual-mass flywheel to be replaced. 9) Loss of power, jerking or will not start on the 1.5 BlueHDi DV5 Euro 6.4: Injection pump and rail and/or injectors to be replaced. 10) Oil leak between the camshaft carrier and the cylinder head: Seal and sealing to be rectified.

Check for the garage

Compare your symptom and your car's build date with this list. If they match, tell the workshop and ask them to check that part first before replacing others. The brand or a warranty extension covers some repairs: ask the dealer with the car's details.

Cost cited in the source

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database