KNOWN FAULTS · Peugeot
Known faults for the Peugeot 208 (II).
2019–2026 · Petrol / Diesel / Electric
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11 known faults with sources
Engines: 1.2 PureTech (Petrol)
Oil-bath timing belt degradationTiming / lubrication
- Engine / equipment
- 1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB2) in the Peugeot 208/2008/308/3008/5008, Citroën C3/C4/C5 Aircross, DS 3, Opel Corsa/Crossland/Grandland
- Period mentioned
- 2012 – approx. 2022
- Symptoms
- Oil pressure warning, hard brake pedal or reduced assistance, oil consumption, blue smoke, squeal at the front of the engine, turbo whistles or loses power.
- Possible cause described
- The timing belt runs in oil and degrades (especially with short trips and fuel dilution). Debris clogs the oil pump strainer, the brake vacuum pump filter, the turbo oil feed and the variable valve timing solenoids. Stellantis announced compensation for affected owners in 2025.
- Check for the garage
- Measure the belt through the oil filler opening with the manufacturer's tool. Confirm whether the vacuum pump campaign was done.
- Cost cited in the source
- Vacuum pump: €500–800; belt with oil system cleaning: considerably moreA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
PMM: 1.2 PureTech maintenanceGates Tech Zone: PureTech belt-in-oilCarchecker: Citroën C4 Cactus 1.2 PureTechAu7o: Peugeot 2008 PureTech
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Applies if: Only the 1.2 Hybrid 48 V built from 7/6/2023 to 21/1/2026.
Water ingress in the 1.2 Hybrid 48 V belt starter-generatorElectrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- 1.2 Hybrid 48 V: Peugeot 208 and 2008, Citroën C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and C4 X, DS 3, Opel Corsa, Frontera and Mokka, Jeep Avenger, Alfa Romeo Junior, Fiat 600 and Grande Panda, Lancia Ypsilon
- Period mentioned
- 2023 onwards
- Symptoms
- Engine or electrical-fault warning light, a hot or burning smell under the bonnet and, in extreme cases, an engine-bay fire.
- Possible cause described
- There is too little clearance between the petrol particulate filter duct and the 48 V hybrid system’s guard (belt starter-generator): in humid conditions water can get in, an electric arc can form and it can overheat. Stellantis recalled about 700,000 cars worldwide (36 incidents, 12 with fire) and advises against pressure-washing the engine until the repair.
- Check for the garage
- Check the recall by VIN; do not pressure-wash the engine; with the warning or a burning smell, stop and park outdoors.
- Cost cited in the source
- Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Italpassion: Stellantis recalls 700,000 hybrid cars including the Alfa Romeo Junior and Fiat Grande Pandakfz-betrieb: higher fire risk in over 800,000 cars (KBA list of models and build dates)
View full entryEngines: 1.2 PureTech (Petrol)
Peugeot 208 (II) 1.2 PureTech: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.2 PureTech in the Peugeot 208 (II)
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2026
- Symptoms
- Engine warning light on (up to 2021); Engine warning light on (up to 17/02/2021); Oil pressure light on (up to 21/02/2021); Engine warning light on (up to 30/06/2021); Premature timing belt wear that turns on the oil pressure light and causes loss of power and/or brake assistance (up to 20/06/2022); Excessive oil consumption (up to 21/02/2023); Engine warning light on; Hard starting; Coolant leak from a porous cylinder head; Engine jerking or judder from carbon build-up, with a risk of engine damage; Lack of power; [1.2 Hybrid e-DCS6] "Gearbox fault" message: gears do not engage or the car does not move (up to the end of August 2024)
- 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 2021): Engine control unit replacement (fully covered for cars under 5 years old). 2) Engine warning light on (up to 17/02/2021): Spark plugs, or even the engine, to be replaced. 3) Oil pressure light on (up to 21/02/2021): Oil pump solenoid valve to be replaced. 4) Engine warning light on (up to 30/06/2021): High-pressure fuel pump to be replaced. 5) Premature timing belt wear that turns on the oil pressure light and causes loss of power and/or brake assistance (up to 20/06/2022): New timing belt and, if needed, oil and vacuum pumps or the engine (warranty extended to 10 years or 175,000 km). 6) Excessive oil consumption (up to 21/02/2023): Oil vapour separator replaced if it uses more than 0.3 l (warranty extended to 10 years or 175,000 km). 7) Engine warning light on: Oxygen sensor, engine speed sensor or ignition coils to be replaced. 8) Hard starting: Injector, injector rail or high-pressure pump depending on diagnosis. 9) Coolant leak from a porous cylinder head: Cylinder head to be replaced. 10) Engine jerking or judder from carbon build-up, with a risk of engine damage: Cylinder head cleaning or new spark plugs, intercooler, oil separator or engine depending on diagnosis. 11) Lack of power: Check the accelerator pedal sensor, reprogram the control unit, fit an additional harness or replace the engine control unit. 12) [1.2 Hybrid e-DCS6] "Gearbox fault" message: gears do not engage or the car does not move (up to the end of August 2024): Gear-change mechanism or gearbox to be replaced (fixed under recall MS7 of August 2024).
- 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
View full entryEngines: 1.2 PureTech (Petrol) · 1.5 BlueHDi (Diesel) · e-208 (Electric)
Peugeot 208 (II): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argusGearbox
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 208 (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2026
- Symptoms
- [6-speed manual] Hard to engage 5th and 6th (up to 30/09/2020); [6-speed manual] Gear lever moves in 4th or 6th (up to 01/10/2022); [6-speed manual] Clutch fluid leak (up to 31/05/2023 on the 1.2 PureTech and up to 20/06/2023 on the 1.5 BlueHDi); [6-speed manual] Gears may jump out on the 1.5 BlueHDi (up to 08/02/2024); [EAT8 automatic] Will not start on the 1.2 PureTech; [EAT8 automatic] "Automatic gearbox fault" message
- 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) [6-speed manual] Hard to engage 5th and 6th (up to 30/09/2020): Forks, gears and synchronisers to be replaced. 2) [6-speed manual] Gear lever moves in 4th or 6th (up to 01/10/2022): Internal gearbox selector. 3) [6-speed manual] Clutch fluid leak (up to 31/05/2023 on the 1.2 PureTech and up to 20/06/2023 on the 1.5 BlueHDi): Clutch slave cylinder to be replaced. 4) [6-speed manual] Gears may jump out on the 1.5 BlueHDi (up to 08/02/2024): Gear selector shaft and cassette to be replaced. 5) [EAT8 automatic] Will not start on the 1.2 PureTech: Starter motor to be replaced. 6) [EAT8 automatic] "Automatic gearbox fault" message: Hydraulic block and solenoid valve, or even the complete gearbox, to be replaced.
- 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
View full entryEngines: 1.2 PureTech (Petrol) · 1.5 BlueHDi (Diesel) · e-208 (Electric)
Peugeot 208 (II): known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argusSuspension and steering
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 208 (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2026
- Symptoms
- [suspension] Rear crossmember knocking (up to 04/07/2021); [suspension] Knock when torque reverses (accelerating/lifting off) (up to 20/04/2022); [suspension] Front axle noise (up to 06/11/2023); [brakes] Electric parking brake does not apply in manual mode (up to 01/02/2022); [brakes] ABS and/or ESP light on; [brakes] Steering wheel vibration when braking (up to 17/02/2024, with 283 mm discs)
- 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) [suspension] Rear crossmember knocking (up to 04/07/2021): Rectify or replace the protectors. 2) [suspension] Knock when torque reverses (accelerating/lifting off) (up to 20/04/2022): Hub carrier bearing to be replaced. 3) [suspension] Front axle noise (up to 06/11/2023): Anti-roll bar links to be replaced. 4) [brakes] Electric parking brake does not apply in manual mode (up to 01/02/2022): Reprogramming or parking brake button replacement. 5) [brakes] ABS and/or ESP light on: Rear wheel speed sensor harnesses (up to 10/07/2022) or speed sensors to be replaced. 6) [brakes] Steering wheel vibration when braking (up to 17/02/2024, with 283 mm discs): Discs, pads, driveshaft nuts or front hub carriers depending on diagnosis.
- 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
View full entryEngines: 1.2 PureTech (Petrol) · 1.5 BlueHDi (Diesel) · e-208 (Electric)
Peugeot 208 (II): known faults of the electronics and interior according to L'argusElectrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 208 (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2026
- Symptoms
- [multimedia] Selected temperature is lost after switching off (up to 02/05/2021); [multimedia] Poor reversing camera image (up to 13/11/2021); [multimedia] Connected navigation faults (up to 02/04/2023); [multimedia] Instrument cluster and/or centre screen black (up to 01/03/2024); [climate control] No air from the centre vents (up to 30/08/2020); [electrics] Ignition cannot be switched on (up to 22/09/2020); [electrics] Front electric window faults (up to 26/10/2020); [seats] Driver's seat lowers by itself (up to 16/08/2022)
- 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) [multimedia] Selected temperature is lost after switching off (up to 02/05/2021): Multifunction front panel to be replaced. 2) [multimedia] Poor reversing camera image (up to 13/11/2021): Camera to be replaced. 3) [multimedia] Connected navigation faults (up to 02/04/2023): Software update. 4) [multimedia] Instrument cluster and/or centre screen black (up to 01/03/2024): Radio-frequency supervision unit to be replaced. 5) [climate control] No air from the centre vents (up to 30/08/2020): Climate control unit or heater unit to be replaced. 6) [electrics] Ignition cannot be switched on (up to 22/09/2020): Electric steering lock. 7) [electrics] Front electric window faults (up to 26/10/2020): Motor to be replaced. 8) [seats] Driver's seat lowers by itself (up to 16/08/2022): Control to be replaced.
- 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
View full entryEngines: 1.2 PureTech (Petrol) · 1.5 BlueHDi (Diesel) · e-208 (Electric)
Peugeot 208 (II): known faults of the body according to L'argusBodywork
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 208 (II), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2026
- Symptoms
- [tailgate] Water marks in the boot (up to 20/10/2020); [doors and openings] Front windows slow to rise (up to 05/04/2022); [doors and openings] Bonnet hard to open (up to 08/01/2023); [doors and openings] Fuel flap will not close; [other] Parking aid faults (up to 13/09/2020)
- 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) [tailgate] Water marks in the boot (up to 20/10/2020): Tailgate badge to be replaced. 2) [doors and openings] Front windows slow to rise (up to 05/04/2022): Channel to be modified. 3) [doors and openings] Bonnet hard to open (up to 08/01/2023): Release to be replaced. 4) [doors and openings] Fuel flap will not close: Filler housing (up to 26/09/2021) or actuator (up to 19/05/2023) replaced. 5) [other] Parking aid faults (up to 13/09/2020): Harness and detection sensor to be replaced.
- 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
View full entryEngines: 1.5 BlueHDi (Diesel)
AdBlue system failure (start countdown)Exhaust and emissions (AdBlue)
- Engine / equipment
- 1.5 / 1.6 / 2.0 BlueHDi with AdBlue (Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel)
- Period mentioned
- Approx. 2014 onwards
- Symptoms
- Emission system fault message and a “starting impossible in X km” countdown, AdBlue/UREA warning and engine light.
- Possible cause described
- Failure of the AdBlue tank pump module (circuit board, pressure sensor or heater) or of the AdBlue injector. The engine does not stop while driving, but once the countdown reaches zero it will not restart.
- Check for the garage
- Diagnose with Diagbox or equivalent: AdBlue pressure, flow test and tank temperature.
- Cost cited in the source
- Complete module or tank: approx. €600–1,500 (estimate)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
French Car Forum: AdBlue fault on a 3008 2.0 BlueHDiFrench Car Forum: AdBlue on a 308 1.6 BlueHDiElektroda: AdBlue cases in the PSA group
View full entryEngines: 1.5 BlueHDi (Diesel)
1.5 BlueHDi camshaft chainTiming system
- Engine / equipment
- 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5): Peugeot 208/2008/308/3008/5008/508/Rifter, Citroën C3/C4/C5 Aircross/Berlingo, Opel, DS, Fiat
- Period mentioned
- 2017–2023
- Symptoms
- Rattle from the top of the engine, loss of power; in severe cases the chain breaks and the engine fails.
- Possible cause described
- The 7 mm chain linking the two camshafts wears prematurely, influenced by soot in the oil. Stellantis replaced it with an 8 mm chain in 2023 and opened an inspection campaign.
- Check for the garage
- Ask the dealer whether the car is in the campaign (free inspection and replacement if needed) and whether the 8 mm chain is fitted.
- Cost cited in the source
- €700–1,400 for the chain; €4,000–7,000 if it breaksA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Peugeot UK: official information on the 1.5 BlueHDiVienna.at: recall of 140,000 vehiclesAutobiz: Gates reinforced chain kitAutoscore: 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5)
View full entryEngines: 1.5 BlueHDi (Diesel)
Peugeot 208 (II) 1.5 BlueHDi: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- 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
View full entryEngines: e-208 (Electric)
On-board charger failure (e-CMP)Charging (on-board charger)
- Engine / equipment
- e-CMP platform EVs with the Mahle on-board charger: Peugeot e-208, e-2008 and e-Rifter, Citroën ë-C4 and ë-Berlingo, DS 3 E-Tense, Opel Corsa-e, Mokka-e and Combo-e
- Period mentioned
- 2019–2024
- Symptoms
- AC charging (home or public) becomes erratic, drops from 11 kW to about 7 kW or fails completely with messages such as “Charging paused” or a critical error. DC fast charging keeps working.
- Possible cause described
- The Mahle on-board charger, which converts AC into DC for the battery, fails. It was fitted to at least ten Stellantis EV models until 2024, when the supplier was changed. There is no recall, but in the Netherlands its warranty was extended from two to four years in 2021, and in Denmark the consumer association FDM obtained a free replacement as a known defect.
- Check for the garage
- Test charging on a three-phase and a single-phase AC point, read the charger codes with DiagBox and check whether it has already been replaced and by which version. Claim warranty or known-defect treatment before paying.
- Cost cited in the source
- New charger: approx. €1,100–3,700 (converted from dollars) or about €5,300 at a Danish dealer; often covered by warranty or as a known defectA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
New Mobility: complaints about Stellantis on-board chargersFDM (Denmark): known Peugeot e-2008 charger faultCarchecker: Citroën ë-C4 50 kWhAu7o: Peugeot e-208 on-board charger
View full entryEngines for this model
- 1.2 PureTechPetrol
- 1.5 BlueHDiDiesel
- e-208Electric