2018-2022 Peugeot 3008 and 5008 diesels recalled due to emissions compliance fault

Peugeot Australia has recalled 526 examples of diesel 'GT' versions of its 2018-2022 Peugeot 3008 and 5008 SUVs, owing to a faulty diesel particulate filter (DPF) which could cause the vehicles to fall foul of emissions regulations

Two separate recall notices have been issued for the fault, with one covering 194 examples built between 2018-2019 and the second relating to 332 examples built between 2018-2022.

The recall notices, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, say: "The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) may crack due to overheating. If this occurs the DPF may not operate as intended resulting in an increase of tailpipe emissions.

"There is no safety hazard and if this occurs, the defect will not affect the performance of the vehicle.

"If the defect occurs the vehicles would not be compliant with the Australian Design Rule ADR79 – Emission Control for Light Vehicles."

The recall only affects examples of the Peugeot 3008 GT and 5008 GT which are powered by a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, rather than the turbo-petrol variants.

A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 526 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here (2018-2019) and here (2018-2022).

Peugeot Australia has advised owners of affected vehicles to contact their preferred authorised Peugeot dealer to have the work carried out as soon as possible, free of charge.

Alternatively, owners can find more information by calling Peugeot's customer relations team on 1800 307 607.