Peugeot 508 II

Engines

Faults typical of this model

Faults by engine

1.6 THP (EP6 turbo, also MINI Cooper S)

1.5 BlueHDi / EcoBlue (DV5R)

2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10)

1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB)

Gearboxes

EAT6 / EAT8 (Aisin)

Scheduled service

Intervals and typical prices for the 1.6 THP (EP6 turbo, also MINI Cooper S) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.

Roadworthiness tests by mileage

Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 5,783 tests.

Roadworthiness tests in the Netherlands by age

Share of this model's Dutch fleet that had a defect in each system at a roadworthiness test (APK) in 2025. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and fuel. Sample: 3,200 cars.

Most common engine versions in the EU

New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 108,416, of which 409 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.

Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.

Official recalls

Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (17). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.

• Engine / loss of power Peugeot 508 BCM software Stop/Start System27/10/2025 · R/2025/455
• Fire risk Peugeot 3008v2 508v2 Traction Battery08/09/2025 · R/2025/382
• Lights Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics18/08/2025 · R/2025/344
• Engine / loss of power Peugeot DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.03/07/2025 · R/2025/246
• Engine / loss of power Peugeot 508 Selective Catalytic Reduction - diagnosis issues09/01/2025 · R/2025/011
• Brakes / ABS / ESP Peugeot - Cross carline Radio software via OTA update06/12/2024 · R/2024/485
• Fire risk Peugeot 3008508 PHEV. Traction Battery01/07/2024 · R/2024/272
• High voltage / charging Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.06/04/2023 · R/2023/099

The other recalls (9) are listed in the app.

Common questions

Does the Peugeot 508 II have a timing chain or a timing belt?

1.6 THP (EP6 turbo, also MINI Cooper S): chain; 1.5 BlueHDi / EcoBlue (DV5R): chain; 2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10): belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo; 1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB): wet belt · 100,000 km.

What are the known problems with the Peugeot 508 II?

The faults with the highest risk: timing chain (7 mm) premature wear / breakage (40,000–240,000 km, €0–3,500); wet timing belt degradation (60,000–120,000 km, €700–1,500); timing chain stretch (80,000–150,000 km, €700–1,400); adBlue tank / pump failure (60,000–160,000 km, €0–1,300). The full list by engine is on this page.

What does the Peugeot 508 II most often fail its roadworthiness test on?

In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (9.1 %), tyres and wheels (7.5 %), brakes (5.2 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, suspension, lights, wipers and visibility. It fails less often than average on: exhaust, emissions and leaks.

What should you check when buying a used Peugeot 508 II?

Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (17 have been published for this model). If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: cold-start metallic rattle, timing codes — can destroy the engine (built Oct 2017 – Jan 2023); belt debris clogs oil pickup. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.

Other generations

Peugeot 106 1991–2003Peugeot 107 / 108 2005–2021Peugeot 206 1998–2012Peugeot 206+ / 206 SW 2002–2012Peugeot 207 2006–2014Peugeot 208 I 2012–2019Peugeot 2008 I 2013–2019Peugeot 208 II 2019–Peugeot 2008 II 2019–Peugeot 301 2012–2017Peugeot 307 2001–2008Peugeot 308 I 2007–2013Peugeot 308 SW / RCZ 2008–2015Peugeot 308 II 2013–2021Peugeot 308 III 2021–Peugeot 3008 I 2009–2016Peugeot 3008 II 2016–2023Peugeot 5008 I 2009–2017Peugeot 5008 II 2017–Peugeot 406 1995–2004Peugeot 407 2004–2011Peugeot 508 I 2010–2018Peugeot 607 1999–2010Peugeot 807 2002–2014Peugeot 4007 2007–2012Peugeot 4008 2012–2017Peugeot 205 1983–1998Peugeot 306 1993–2002Peugeot 3008 III 2023–

Models with the same engines

These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.

Citroën C4 II 2010–2018Opel Corsa F 2019–Citroën C3 III 2016–2024Opel Grandland 2017–Opel Crossland 2017–DS 3 2009–2019Citroën Berlingo III 2018–Peugeot Partner / Rifter (2018+) 2018–

Other Peugeot models

Peugeot Expert III 2016–Peugeot Boxer (2014+) 2014–Peugeot Partner II / Tepee 2008–2018

Sources and notes

Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.

Updated 08/10/2026