KNOWN FAULTS · Peugeot

Peugeot 3008 (III) e-3008 common problems.

2023–2026 · Electric

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

3 known faults with sources

Applies if: First units sold in 2024; confirm by VIN.

Incomplete welds on the e-3008 suspension crossmemberSuspension and steering

Engine / equipment: Early Peugeot e-3008 electric cars
Period mentioned: 2024
Symptoms: It does not usually give symptoms before failing; the campaign inspection finds it.
Possible cause described: In May 2024, shortly after reaching dealers, Peugeot recalled almost 500 e-3008 cars because a suspension crossmember could have missing or incomplete welds: the garage inspects it and replaces it if needed. According to L’argus, demonstrator cars were also kept off the road until further notice.
Check for the garage: Check by VIN at a Peugeot dealer whether your e-3008 was in the campaign.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Applies if: Only cars built from 24/7/2023 to 28/2/2025; confirm by VIN.

Front ball-joint bracket screw that can break (3008, 5008 and Grandland)Suspension and steering

Engine / equipment: Third-generation Peugeot 3008 and 5008 and second-generation Opel Grandland (hybrid, plug-in and electric)
Period mentioned: 2023–2025
Symptoms: Noise and vibration through the steering wheel when braking; if the screw breaks, the wheel may stop responding to the steering.
Possible cause described: A screw holding the ball-joint bracket of the front lower arm can break, and according to Stellantis the car could become uncontrollable. Recall from December 2025 (about 32,300 cars in France alone): 3008 built from 24/7/2023 to 28/2/2025, 5008 from 15/3/2024 to 28/2/2025 and Grandland from 8/5/2024 to 27/2/2025. The screws are replaced in under an hour.
Check for the garage: Check the campaign by VIN at a Peugeot or Opel dealer; if you feel vibration when braking, do not wait for the appointment.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Applies if: Only cars built from 9/10/2023 to 9/7/2025; confirm by VIN.

Interior door handles that deactivate with the engine running (308, 408, 3008, 5008, C5 X, DS 4 and DS N°8)Bodywork

Engine / equipment: Peugeot 308, 408, 3008 and 5008, Citroën C5 X, DS 4 and DS N°8 built between late 2023 and 2026
Period mentioned: 2023–2026
Symptoms: With the car switched on, one or all four doors cannot be opened from inside.
Possible cause described: A software fault in the vehicle supervision module (VSM) can deactivate the interior handles with the engine running, so occupants could not get out, for example after a crash. Recall published in June 2026 on Rappel Conso (45,500 cars in France): 308 built from 1/11/2023 to 12/2/2026, 408 from 3/11/2023 to 9/2/2026, 3008 from 9/10/2023 to 9/7/2025 and 5008 from 5/12/2023 to 10/7/2025, plus some C5 X, DS 4 and DS N°8. The VSM software is updated in about 30 minutes.
Check for the garage: Check the campaign by VIN at the dealer; meanwhile, test the interior handles with the car switched on.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.