Peugeot controversies

Stellantis reinforces Takata airbag recall campaign in South Africa

Recall announced

Stellantis SA reinforced its Takata airbag recall campaign in South Africa, continuing a Stop-Drive safety warning for selected Citroën, DS, Chrysler, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot and Chevrolet models. The company urged owners of unrepaired vehicles to stop driving and arrange a free repair.

Stellantis SA is reinforcing its Takata airbag recall campaign in South Africa, continuing a Stop-Drive safety warning for selected Citroën, DS, Chrysler, Jeep, Opel, Peugeot and Chevrolet models, and urging owners of unrepaired vehicles to stop driving and arrange a free repair.

Stated objective. to reach every affected customer until all repairs are completed

PureTech engine durability controversy

Owners and consumer groups raised concerns about selected 1.0- and 1.2-liter PureTech engines, particularly premature timing-belt degradation, oil-pressure problems and excessive oil consumption. Peugeot and Stellantis responded with extended support and reimbursement mechanisms subject to vehicle eligibility, maintenance records and other conditions.

Takata airbag recall exposure

The long-running Takata airbag crisis affected vehicles across many manufacturers and continued to require recall work within Stellantis markets. Peugeot-related actions were handled through local Stellantis and Peugeot networks, with affected vehicles subject to inspection or replacement procedures.

Peugeot vehicle recall in Ireland

Recall announced

In 2020, Gowan Distributors Limited carried out a voluntary recall in Ireland covering 1,039 Peugeot Expert and Traveller vehicles. According to the recall notice, the rear brake hoses may have been attached incorrectly, which could cause them to be damaged and impair braking performance. The recall was described as voluntary and applied to vehicles sold in the Irish market.

Gowan Distributors Limited is carrying out a voluntary recall in Ireland of 1,039 Peugeot Expert and Traveller vehicles because incorrectly attached rear brake hoses may be damaged and impair braking performance.

Diesel emissions controversy

Following the wider diesel-emissions scandal, independent testing and public investigations reported that some diesel vehicles from multiple manufacturers, including Peugeot-related models, could exceed regulatory nitrogen-oxide limits in real-world driving. The available evidence does not establish that every affected vehicle used the same type of defeat device, but the episode damaged confidence in diesel testing and intensified regulatory scrutiny across the industry.