Peugeot 408 – Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Peugeot 408

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation; others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Peugeot 408, for which Peugeot has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Peugeot 408. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Peugeot 408 have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

• Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest 408’s Issues in the EU

Peugeot 408 (2024 – 2025)

24/08/2025

The vehicle may have a fuel leak in the high-pressure hose, between the high-pressure pump and the rail, because of loose nuts. Th...

Peugeot 408 (2024 – 2025)

11/05/2025

The low-pressure fuel line may touch the screw of the ignition coil. This may damage the fuel line and eventually lead to a fuel l...

Peugeot 408 (2023 – 2024)

01/02/2025

Last update 05. 02. 2025Due to a weakness in the crimping interface of the quick coupling connector fitted to the high-pressure fu...