KNOWN FAULTS · Peugeot
Known faults for the Peugeot 308 (III).
2021–2026 · Petrol / Diesel / Plug-in hybrid / Electric
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14 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
View full entryEngines: 1.2 PureTech (Petrol) · 1.5 BlueHDi (Diesel) · Hybrid 180 / 225 (Plug-in hybrid)
Applies if: Only if fitted with the automatic gearbox described in the record.
EAT6/EAT8 jerking and torque converterAutomatic gearbox
- Engine / equipment
- Aisin EAT6 and EAT8 automatic gearboxes (308, 3008, 5008, 508, 2008, C4 Picasso, C5 Aircross, C4, DS 7, Grandland…)
- Period mentioned
- 2013–2026
- Symptoms
- Hesitation or a jolt between 1st and 2nd, torque converter shudder in traffic, harsh or delayed shifts and a gearbox fault warning, especially on 2017–2019 3008s.
- Possible cause described
- Torque converter wear or drift, valve deposits from degraded oil and software faults. Peugeot treats the oil as lifetime, but dirty or low oil causes harsh shifts.
- Check for the garage
- Check oil level and condition, update the gearbox software at the dealer and, after an oil change, record it with DiagBox and reset the adaptations.
- Cost cited in the source
- Oil change and update: the most common fix; torque converter or valve body: specialist garage repairA rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
Service4Service: Peugeot EAT6 and EAT8 gearboxesService4Service: Citroën EAT6 and EAT8 gearboxesFrench Car Forum: EAT6 oil and adaptationAutodoc: common Peugeot 3008 problems
View full entryEngines: 1.2 PureTech (Petrol) · 1.5 BlueHDi (Diesel) · Hybrid 180 / 225 (Plug-in hybrid) · e-308 (Electric)
Applies if: Only cars built from 1/11/2023 to 12/2/2026; 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.
Sources from the original database
Caradisiac: Peugeot, Citroën and DS recall 45,500 cars in France so occupants do not get locked inPresse-citron: Peugeot and Citroën models recalled over the handles, with the VIN ranges
View full entryEngines: 1.2 PureTech (Petrol)
Peugeot 308 (III) 1.2 PureTech: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.2 PureTech in the Peugeot 308 (III)
- Period mentioned
- 2021–2026
- Symptoms
- Engine warning light on; Loss of power, pressure light and loss of brake assistance from premature timing belt wear (up to 20/06/2022); Oil consumption (up to 21/02/2023); Hard starting; Coolant leak from a porous cylinder head; Engine jerking and/or judder from carbon build-up, with a risk of engine damage; Hard starting, with black instrument cluster and centre screen (up to 01/03/2024); Coolant temperature, service and/or engine warning lights on (up to 17/03/2024); Loss of power (up to 01/07/2024)
- 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: Engine speed sensor or ignition coils. 2) Loss of power, pressure light and loss of brake assistance from premature timing belt wear (up to 20/06/2022): New timing belt and, if needed, oil and vacuum pumps or the whole engine. Warranty extended to 10 years or 175,000 km. 3) Oil consumption (up to 21/02/2023): Oil vapour separator if it uses more than 0.3 l. Warranty extended to 10 years or 175,000 km. 4) Hard starting: Injectors, injection rail or high-pressure pump depending on diagnosis. 5) Coolant leak from a porous cylinder head: Cylinder head to be replaced. 6) Engine jerking and/or judder from carbon build-up, with a risk of engine damage: Cylinder head cleaning, spark plugs, intercooler, oil separator or even the engine depending on diagnosis. 7) Hard starting, with black instrument cluster and centre screen (up to 01/03/2024): Radio-frequency supervision unit to be replaced (recall MM4). 8) Coolant temperature, service and/or engine warning lights on (up to 17/03/2024): Cooling fan assembly to be replaced. 9) Loss of power (up to 01/07/2024): Heat exchanger (intercooler) air inlet union 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) · Hybrid 180 / 225 (Plug-in hybrid)
Peugeot 308 (III): known faults of the gearbox and transmission according to L'argusGearbox
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 308 (III), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2021–2026
- Symptoms
- [1.2 Hybrid] "Gearbox fault" message: gears do not engage or the car does not move (up to the end of August 2024); [plug-in hybrid] Neither the petrol engine nor the electric motor will start, code P28D0 81
- 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) [1.2 Hybrid] "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. 2) [plug-in hybrid] Neither the petrol engine nor the electric motor will start, code P28D0 81: Reprogramming or even gearbox replacement.
- 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) · Hybrid 180 / 225 (Plug-in hybrid) · e-308 (Electric)
Peugeot 308 (III): known faults of the chassis, steering and brakes according to L'argusSuspension and steering
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 308 (III), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2021–2026
- Symptoms
- Squeak at the front; Knock when the wheels change direction (up to 03/10/2022)
- 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) Squeak at the front: Suspension top mounts. 2) Knock when the wheels change direction (up to 03/10/2022): Front driveshaft nuts and lower ball joint nuts.
- 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) · Hybrid 180 / 225 (Plug-in hybrid) · e-308 (Electric)
Peugeot 308 (III): known faults of the electronics and interior according to L'argusElectrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 308 (III), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2021–2026
- Symptoms
- [multimedia] Green lines, "snow" or frozen image on the centre screen with Visio Park 1 (up to 23/01/2022); [multimedia] Blurred camera image with Visio Park 1 (up to 09/06/2023); [multimedia] Various radio and navigation faults (up to 06/04/2023); [multimedia] Instrument cluster screen black, or even the touchscreen (up to 01/03/2024); [glovebox] Glovebox lid will not stay closed (up to 15/07/2022); [climate control] Air conditioning cools poorly or does not work (up to 16/08/2022); [seats] Side play and/or noise from the front seat (up to 28/02/2023)
- 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] Green lines, "snow" or frozen image on the centre screen with Visio Park 1 (up to 23/01/2022): Panoramic camera to be replaced. 2) [multimedia] Blurred camera image with Visio Park 1 (up to 09/06/2023): Panoramic camera to be replaced. 3) [multimedia] Various radio and navigation faults (up to 06/04/2023): Update. 4) [multimedia] Instrument cluster screen black, or even the touchscreen (up to 01/03/2024): Radio-frequency supervision unit to be replaced (recall MM4). 5) [glovebox] Glovebox lid will not stay closed (up to 15/07/2022): Glovebox to be replaced. 6) [climate control] Air conditioning cools poorly or does not work (up to 16/08/2022): Evaporator. 7) [seats] Side play and/or noise from the front seat (up to 28/02/2023): Tighten the seat frame bolts.
- 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) · Hybrid 180 / 225 (Plug-in hybrid) · e-308 (Electric)
Peugeot 308 (III): known faults of the body according to L'argusBodywork
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot 308 (III), all engines
- Period mentioned
- 2021–2026
- Symptoms
- Rear wiper fault (up to 23/06/2022); Front left door does not lock and the mirror does not fold (up to 08/07/2022)
- 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) Rear wiper fault (up to 23/06/2022): Motor to be replaced. 2) Front left door does not lock and the mirror does not fold (up to 08/07/2022): Door lock.
- 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 308 (III) 1.5 BlueHDi: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- Engine / equipment
- 1.5 BlueHDi in the Peugeot 308 (III)
- Period mentioned
- 2021–2026
- Symptoms
- Loss of power, jerking or will not start; Engine warning light on (up to 16/11/2022); Engine warning light on (up to 31/12/2022); Will not start, knocking, slipped or broken camshaft chain (up to 02/02/2023); Oil leak between the camshaft carrier and the cylinder head (up to 31/03/2023); Hard starting, with black instrument cluster and centre screen (up to 01/03/2024); Coolant temperature, service and/or engine warning lights on (up to 17/03/2024); Loss of power (up to 01/07/2024)
- 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) Loss of power, jerking or will not start: Injection pump and rail, injectors to be replaced. 2) Engine warning light on (up to 16/11/2022): Glow plugs. 3) Engine warning light on (up to 31/12/2022): Soot sensor. 4) Will not start, knocking, slipped or broken camshaft chain (up to 02/02/2023): Camshaft chain and tensioner, timing kit, camshaft and valves. Fully covered up to 7 years or 180,000 km. 5) Oil leak between the camshaft carrier and the cylinder head (up to 31/03/2023): Seal and sealing to be rectified. 6) Hard starting, with black instrument cluster and centre screen (up to 01/03/2024): Radio-frequency supervision unit to be replaced (recall MM4). 7) Coolant temperature, service and/or engine warning lights on (up to 17/03/2024): Cooling fan assembly to be replaced. 8) Loss of power (up to 01/07/2024): Heat exchanger (intercooler) air inlet union 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: Hybrid 180 / 225 (Plug-in hybrid)
Peugeot 308 (III) Hybrid 180 / 225: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- Engine / equipment
- Hybrid 180 / 225 in the Peugeot 308 (III)
- Period mentioned
- 2021–2026
- Symptoms
- Electric driving mode unavailable (up to 04/07/2022); Coolant leak (up to 14/12/2022); Engine overheating; "Electric drive system fault" message; Service light with a warning message and battery cannot be charged (up to 11/03/2024)
- 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) Electric driving mode unavailable (up to 04/07/2022): Control unit reprogramming or on-board charger replacement. 2) Coolant leak (up to 14/12/2022): 4-way valve of the heating circuit. 3) Engine overheating: Water pump friction wheel. 4) "Electric drive system fault" message: Battery. 5) Service light with a warning message and battery cannot be charged (up to 11/03/2024): Traction battery.
- 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-308 (Electric)
Applies if: Only cars built from 16/3 to 30/8/2023; confirm by VIN.
The e-308 and Astra Electric may move the wrong way when pulling away on a slopeElectrical and electronic systems
- Engine / equipment
- Peugeot e-308 and Opel Astra Electric built from March to August 2023
- Period mentioned
- 2023
- Symptoms
- When pulling away from a standstill on a slope, the car rolls the opposite way to the one selected until the brake is applied.
- Possible cause described
- A communication error between the electric motor control unit and the body control unit makes the immobiliser data be misread. Recall MJZ (Rapex alert 51/2023): 1,466 electric Peugeot 308 and Opel Astra cars worldwide built from 16/3 to 30/8/2023; in Germany, KBA 013243 for the Astra Electric. The motor control unit software is updated in about 20 minutes.
- Check for the garage
- Check campaign MJZ by VIN at a Peugeot or Opel dealer.
- 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
Auto Motor und Sport: Opel Astra Electric recall, it may move the wrong wayCar-recalls.eu: 2023 Peugeot 308 moving in the opposite direction (Rapex 51/2023)
View full entryEngines: e-308 (Electric)
Peugeot 308 (III) e-308: known faults of the engine according to L'argusEngine
- Engine / equipment
- e-308 in the Peugeot 308 (III)
- Period mentioned
- 2021–2026
- Symptoms
- Engine will not start (up to 30/09/2024); Will not start, will not charge in mode 2 or 3, or the charging cable is stuck
- 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 will not start (up to 30/09/2024): Engine control unit reprogramming. 2) Will not start, will not charge in mode 2 or 3, or the charging cable is stuck: Fuse to be replaced or on-board charger/converter 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 for this model
- 1.2 PureTechPetrol
- 1.5 BlueHDiDiesel
- Hybrid 180 / 225Plug-in hybrid
- e-308Electric