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Faults and service for this model with this engine

Peugeot 508 2 1.6 THP (EP6 turbo, also MINI Cooper S)

Petrol · 2018–now

6
known faults
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Faults typical of this model
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All about the Peugeot 508 2All about the 1.6 THP (EP6 turbo, also MINI Cooper S) engine

The 1.6 THP (EP6 turbo, also MINI Cooper S) engine was fitted to the Peugeot 508 2 (2018–now). In the EU that is 40.0 % of all new cars of this generation.

Versions: 1.6 181 hp, 1.6 224 hp, 1.6 200 hp, 1.6 150 hp.

The most expensive known risk is high oil consumption: it usually appears at 60,000–200,000 km and costs €150–3,500 to fix.

Engine faults ✓ Checked against sources (10/2026)

✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.

Timing chain stretch / tensioner fault

usually 60,000–160,000 km · High risk

Signs: Rattle for a few seconds after a cold start, later also warm; loss of power, engine light, camshaft timing codes; a jumped or broken chain wrecks the valves

Fix: Replace the full kit (chain, tensioner, guides, sprocket bolt) with the latest-version parts as soon as it rattles; keep oil changes short and the level topped up

€800–1,800

Carbon build-up on intake valves

usually 60,000–150,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: Rough idle, hesitation and misfires, loss of response, engine light; worse with short trips

Fix: Clean the intake valves (walnut blasting) with the manifold off; it builds up again over time

€300–700

High oil consumption

usually 60,000–200,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: Oil level drops fast (up to about 1 L per 1,000-1,500 km), oil warning, blue smoke; low oil then damages the chain and turbo

Fix: Check the oil at every fuel stop and top up; fix leaks and the crankcase breather first; valve stem seals or piston rings if the engine itself burns oil

€150–3,500

High-pressure fuel pump failure

usually 60,000–180,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: Surging or jerking while driving, long cranking or hard hot starts, limp mode, low fuel pressure codes

Fix: Check rail pressure with a diagnostic tool and replace the high-pressure pump (latest version)

€400–900

Coolant leaks: water pump, thermostat housing, hoses

usually 60,000–200,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: Coolant level keeps dropping, sweet smell, traces under the engine, temperature warning or overheating, fan not starting

Fix: Pressure-test the system; replace the leaking water pump or plastic thermostat housing with seals, and the temperature sensor if the fan does not switch on

€150–600

Turbo oil feed pipe leak or turbo failure

usually 80,000–200,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: Oil smell or burning oil on the exhaust side, oil traces at the turbo, whistling, loss of boost, underboost codes

Fix: Replace the oil feed pipe and its seals; if the turbo has shaft play or leaks oil, replace or recondition it together with new oil pipes

€150–1,500

Faults typical of this model

Touchscreen / infotainment glitches

usually 0–150,000 km · Wear part

Signs: Freezes, climate controls on screen lag

Fix: Software update

€0–150

Gearboxes

EAT6 / EAT8 (Aisin)

Jerky low-speed shifts and hesitation (software / adaptation)

usually 20,000–240,000 km · Wear part

Signs: Jerks or clunks when slowing down or in town traffic, hesitation when pulling away, flare or slip when cold

Fix: Ask for the latest gearbox software and an adaptation reset; check the oil level and condition

€0–300

Valve body / internal clutch wear from aged fluid (high mileage)

usually 120,000–250,000 km · Medium risk

Signs: Harsh or slipping shifts that get worse over time, dark burnt-smelling fluid, gearbox warning or limp mode

Fix: Change the fluid (several partial changes or a machine change with the correct Aisin / PSA fluid); if shifts stay bad, repair the valve body / solenoids or overhaul the gearbox

€300–3,000

Service plan for this engine

Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,700–6,000. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.

Intervals and typical prices for the Peugeot 508 2 with the 1.6 THP (EP6 turbo, also MINI Cooper S) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.

ItemIntervalTypical price
Engine oil + oil filterEngineevery 10,000 km or every 12 months€70–150
Cabin (pollen) filterClimateevery 15,000 km or every 12 months€15–40
Brake fluidBrakesevery 24 months€50–95
A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climateevery 24 months€70–150
Air filterEngineevery 30,000 km or every 24 months€15–45
Spark plugsIgnitionevery 60,000 km or every 48 months€50–160
Automatic transmission fluidTransmissionevery 90,000 km€200–450
Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngineevery 120,000 km€70–180
Coolant replacementCoolingevery 150,000 km or every 96 months€70–150
Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engineevery 150,000 km€0–120
Front brake padsBrakesusually at 30,000–60,000 km€60–150
Front brake discs + padsBrakesusually at 60,000–120,000 km€150–320
Rear brake padsBrakesusually at 50,000–90,000 km€50–130
Tyres (set of 4)Wheelsusually at 40,000–60,000 km€320–700
Wiper bladesBodychecked at service€20–50
12V batteryElectricalchecked at service€100–220

Versions of this engine in the Peugeot 508 2

VersionShareYearsCO₂Fuel use
1.6 Hybrid1,598 cm³ · 133 kW (181 hp)20.3 %2019–202532 g/km1.4 L
1.6 Petrol1,598 cm³ · 133 kW (181 hp)9.6 %2019–2022152 g/km6.5 L
1.6 Petrol1,598 cm³ · 165 kW (224 hp)5.0 %2019–2024163 g/km7.1 L
1.6 Hybrid1,598 cm³ · 147 kW (200 hp)3.3 %2020–202543 g/km1.9 L
1.6 Hybrid1,598 cm³ · 110 kW (150 hp)1.6 %2023–202532 g/km1.4 L

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

Common questions

What are the biggest risks of the Peugeot 508 2 with the 1.6 THP (EP6 turbo, also MINI Cooper S) engine?

The faults with the highest risk: timing chain stretch / tensioner fault (60,000–160,000 km, €800–1,800); high oil consumption (60,000–200,000 km, €150–3,500); turbo oil feed pipe leak or turbo failure (80,000–200,000 km, €150–1,500); high-pressure fuel pump failure (60,000–180,000 km, €400–900).

Does the Peugeot 508 2 1.6 THP (EP6 turbo, also MINI Cooper S) have a timing belt or a chain?

Chain.

Which oil does the Peugeot 508 2 1.6 THP (EP6 turbo, also MINI Cooper S) need?

5W-30 / 0W-30 · PSA B71 2290 / BMW LL-04 · ~4.25 L · every 10,000 km.

The same model with other engines

1.5 BlueHDi / EcoBlue (DV5R)2.0 HDi / TDCi / BlueHDi (DW10)1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB)

Other models with the 1.6 THP (EP6 turbo, also MINI Cooper S) engine

MINI Hatch (R56) 2006–2013Peugeot 3008 II 2016–2023MINI Countryman (R60) 2010–2016Citroën C5 Aircross 2018–

Sources and notes

Main sources for the faults of this engine:

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. How we check the data →

Updated 29/10/2026