Peugeot 508 - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Peugeot 508

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 508, for which Peugeot has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Peugeot 508. 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 508 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 508’s Issues in the EU

All 508´s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

Check the vehicle’s history

See also: Peugeot 508 Owners’ Reviews.

Latest 508’s Issues in the UK

PEUGEOT 508 PHEV (2019 – 2022) – The HV battery reinforcing plate cover
on 05/04/2023
PEUGEOT 508 (2019-07-10 – 2023-01-25) RECALL: Problem description: Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing […]
PEUGEOT 508 (2019 – 2022) – The HV Battery overheating
on 03/04/2023
PEUGEOT 508 (2019-07-10 – 2022-11-23) RECALL: Problem description: Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery […]
PEUGEOT 508 (2019) – A HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY
on 20/07/2022
PEUGEOT 508 (01/10/2019 – 13/12/2019) RECALL: Problem description: A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells.