Engine issues after recall

FernandoTorres · 20-01-2026 12:09AM #1

Hi

I have a 2019 Peugeot 3008 1.5l Blue Hdi which I bought from a Peugeot dealer in 2022. There's 70k on the clock. I have had it serviced at another Peugeot dealer for every year since buying. All was well up to last week when an orange engine light came on and acceleration became sluggish. I drove it home and booked it in to the dealer to be looked at.

They're saying there was no oil in it and an oil leak from the camshaft chain box was identified. No oil light ever came on and 4l of oil was put in during last service Dec 2025. Also the turbo charger is damaged. All in all they're quoting €14,500 for all the work which shocked me. It's not an old car and low mileage but the garage were very nonchalant "these things happen" etc and are clearly putting the blame on me.

I've done a bit of my own research and camshaft issues seem to be very well flagged with this car. I can even see there was a recall issued and by entering the VIN it says my car was affected and I should contact my dealer. Stellantis seem to have extended the warranty to 10 years for affected vehicles. Dealer didn't mention any of this of course.

My question is do I have any recourse here? Has anyone been though a similar issue or have any advice around how I should handle it from here? Cheers

hhmmm? · 20-01-2026 05:17PM

I'd ring Peugeot customer care and see if they can help. You're not going to find the answer on Boards.

swoofer · 20-01-2026 10:31PM

You can go back to your dealer and show them this"

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Dealerships of the respective brands should contact owners of the affected vehicles and ask them to visit an authorised workshop. If you own one of the above models, we recommend that you arrange your visit promptly. If you have not received a letter or email (change of residence, transfer of car, etc…), you should make your own enquiries – see our guide below, “What should an owner do if there’s a recall?” A timely check can prevent serious engine damage and save you worry and money."

Then if they do nothing you contact Peugeot direct. Your Peugeot dealer could be in trouble and lose his franchise.

You will needs loads of proof servicing etc, €14,500 for a repair…..

fergus1001 · 21-01-2026 07:41PM

There Is a recall for the timing chain stretching, hardly any link to that ?

Just got a letter in the post today

Dirty Nails · 21-01-2026 08:29PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124166100#Comment_124166100

Where did you find that? Reads like something off AI. In all my time in dealerships for different makes I've never sent a recall letter. They come from the importers,not the dealers. With imported cars unlikely they even have a trace of it.

Mefistofelino · 22-01-2026 09:30AM

A family member's 1.5 HDI recently shat itself, requiring an engine replacement. Car was out of warranty by several months but had always been serviced by a main dealer and had a full service recently. To be fair to the dealer, they pushed the case with the distributor and got the engine replacement cost covered. If your dealer cant be arsed, contact Peugeot customer care directly as hhmmm? said above.

Don't know if that 14.5k figure sounds inflated. AFAIK, when my relative was told that they might need to pay for a replacement, I think the figure quoted by the main dealer was around €8-10k

User1998 · 22-01-2026 09:59AM

Worst case scenario you could get the engine rebuilt or put a second hand one in for less than €5k

Birka · 22-01-2026 10:27AM

I'm struggling with the idea that a car can lose up to 4 litres of oil in a month without any leaks/smells/symptoms. I'm not entirely convinced either that the known issue of cam chain wear would cause damage to outer components without the engine showing any symptoms.

I'd be inclined to get the engine examined independently to see what caused the issue. Prior to that, I'd advise both the dealership and Gowan Auto of my intention to do so. I suspect that the dealership might well change their tune as to me it seems like someone messed up the last service.

Hellrazer · 22-01-2026 02:46PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124166100#Comment_124166100

Your Peugeot dealer could be in trouble and lose his franchise.

No they wont - The dealer doesnt provide warranty - the manufacturer does.

For the OP @FernandoTorres

This is the wording of the compensation / extended warranty.

Its fairly extensive to be able to claim it back. People are going to get caught out by the Oil specification - from memory it was changed from 0w30 or 0w20 to 5w30 - so if you are turned down for warranty because you used 0w20 or 0w30 (which was correct at the time) - you need to ask about a technical bulletin that changed the oil spec around 2022 (I think) and make sure the oil used was correct at the time of the service.

doctorchopper · 02-02-2026 07:59PM

If you lost all oil since Dec surely there would be oil all over your driveway or parking spot. That model should have a low oil level warning but possibly it was defective. Going to be a hard push to get warranty on a 7 year old car even with full dealer history.

Flinty997 · 02-02-2026 10:20PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124200665#Comment_124200665

Might have been burning it. But you'd think you'd see that in the exhaust.

kirving · 02-02-2026 11:13PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124170464#Comment_124170464

This is one of those times where bringing the car to a third party can exacerbate a design issue. If Peugeot say one thing in the manual, but subsequently issue a bulletin to say otherwise, and the indy doesn't follow it, who's at fault?

If it's a really critical update like oil spec, they should be sending letters to registered owners IMO.

blackvalley · 02-02-2026 11:21PM

Sorry for your predicament but . Peugeot ! . There’s your problem right away.
Absolute junk on wheels. .

Engine issues after recall

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