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Peugeot 308 V2 recalled over a restraint defect

Airbags or seat belts

Affected vehicles may have been equipped with seat belt anchors not in line with regulatory requirements.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • 308 V2

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 12/10/2015 – 01/02/2019
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • MWL-221804EE

What to do now

Airbags or seat belts on affected Peugeot 308 V2 may not protect occupants as designed.

  1. Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
  2. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
  3. Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.

Why it matters. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.

Repairs and costs

Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.

If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2025/265). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Affected vehicles may have been equipped with seat belt anchors not in line with regulatory requirements.

Defect

Affected vehicles may have been equipped with seat belt anchors not in line with regulatory requirements.

Remedy

Reinforce the seatbelt anchorage on the 2nd seat row.

Models

308 V2

Open the DVSA notice

Questions

Why are Peugeot 308 V2 being recalled?

Airbags or seat belts on affected Peugeot 308 V2 may not protect occupants as designed. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.

Will the repair cost anything?

Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty. If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.

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