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🧸 Product FR BG DE HR IE LU NO SE SI SK June 19, 2026

Peugeot — 308 V3, 408, 3008 V3, 5008 V3

Passenger car. 308 V3: VIN: VR3F4DGXTPY500007 - VR3F4DGM6TY520657. 408: VIN: VR3FPHNSTPY500002 - VR3F3DGN4TY517106. 3008 V3: VIN: VR3KAHPY9PS136222 - VR3KBDGH4TS004890. 5008 V3: VIN: VR3KAHPY1PS137005 - VR3KBDGH3TS004931.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Peugeot — 308 V3, 408, 3008 V3, 5008 V3
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Interior door handles may deactivate when the key is in engine-running mode, which could prevent occupants from exiting the vehicle, potentially leading to injury in the event of an accident.
Origin
France

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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📈 Timeline
13 days in total
June 20, 2026 July 3, 2026

What is this? Peugeot cars have a problem with door handles. The handles may stop working when the engine is on. This could make it hard for people to leave the car.

What's happening? Peugeot has found that some of their cars have this door handle issue. It could be dangerous if people cannot get out quickly.

Does this affect me? This affects certain Peugeot models in France and Croatia. If you own one of these cars, you may need to check it.

What should I do? Take your car to a Peugeot dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic for help to fix the problem.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Interior door handles may deactivate when the key is in engine-running mode, which could prevent occupants from exiting the vehicle, potentially leading to injury in the event of an accident. · Origin: France

First published
June 19, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10099263

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What is this product recall alert about?
Peugeot — 308 V3, 408, 3008 V3, 5008 V3. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Interior door handles may deactivate when the key is in engine-running mode, which could prevent occupants from exiting the vehicle, potentially leading to injury in the event of an accident. · Origin:...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 19, 2026 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France, Bulgaria, Germany, Croatia, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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