KNOWN FAULTS · Peugeot
Peugeot 308 (III) 1.5 BlueHDi common problems.
2021–2026 · Diesel
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8 known faults with sources
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 entry1.5 BlueHDi camshaft chainValve timing
- 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 entryApplies 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 entryApplies 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 entryPeugeot 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 entryPeugeot 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 entryPeugeot 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 entryPeugeot 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 entryOther engines of the Peugeot 308 (III)
- 1.2 PureTechPetrol
- Hybrid 180 / 225Plug-in hybrid
- e-308Electric
- All known faults for the Peugeot 308 (III)