Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Peugeot Boxer since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.
Not every Peugeot Boxer is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with
particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use
GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask
the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.
98% of the Peugeot Boxers on the DVLA record are vans, and DVSA’s recalls cover every
body type, so some of these recalls may apply only to vans.
Peugeot Boxer recalls by year
Recalls launched each year, 1998 to 2026
2025 had the most, with 5. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.
Launched 3 July 2026DVSA recall R/2026/286Manufacturer ref. M45 – 261205EE
Defect
On affected vehicles the Body Control Module is not correctly configured to detect a failure in the indicator lamps. As a result if a turn indicator bulb fails it's not detected and the indicator warning does not activate.
Remedy
Update the vehicle configuration and the Secure Gateway Electronic Control Unit.
Vehicles affected
2,441 Boxer vehicles
Built
23 Jan 2024 to 15 Dec 2025
Boxer Smart Tachograph.
Launched 29 May 2026DVSA recall R/2026/248Manufacturer ref. M37-261066EE
Defect
Affected vehicles have a smart tachograph fitted that may not comply with regulatory requirements.
Remedy
Replace the Tachograph Sensor Antenna(s) and adding Wiring Harnesses if necessary.
Vehicles affected
183 Boxer vehicles
Built
3 Oct 2023 to 4 Dec 2025
Peugeot Boxer Fuel Pipe Leak
Launched 30 January 2026DVSA recall R/2026/050Manufacturer ref. MZA -251663SA
Defect
Affected vehicles may have been fitted with fuel return pipes not according to specification which can lead to a fuel leak.
Remedy
Check the fuel return pipes and replace if necessary.
Vehicles affected
651 Boxer vehicles
Built
4 Feb 2025 to 21 Jul 2025
2025 5 recalls
Peugeot Boxer Wrong Proxy Configuration
Launched 16 September 2025DVSA recall R/2025/396Manufacturer ref. MW2 -251274EE
Defect
Affected vehicles may have an incorrect speed limitation value displayed on the instrument cluster due to a wrong configuration.
Remedy
Update the configuration in the body control module.
Vehicles affected
149 Boxer vehicles
Built
5 Dec 2024 to 12 Feb 2025
Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
Launched 18 August 2025DVSA recall R/2025/344Manufacturer ref. MYC-222006EE
Defect
Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Remedy
Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.
Launched 18 August 2025DVSA recall R/2025/339Manufacturer ref. MWZ-251210EE
Defect
On affected vehicles the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) function may remain deactivated in a specific use case.
Remedy
Update the Front Camera software to ensure correct activation / deactivation of the AEB system.
Vehicles affected
758 Boxer vehicles
Built
16 Apr 2024 to 18 Mar 2025
Instrument Panel Cluster software
Launched 13 May 2025DVSA recall R/2025/182Manufacturer ref. MWX-251070EE
Defect
On affected vehicles a low AdBlue level message may not be displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster. This could lead to the possibility of not being able to start the vehicle due to an empty AdBlue tank.
Remedy
Update the Instrument Panel Cluster software.
Vehicles affected
12 Boxer vehicles
Built
20 Jul 2021 to 27 Feb 2024
Peugeot Boxer Traffic Sign Recognition software via OTA update
Launched 16 January 2025DVSA recall R/2025/019Manufacturer ref. MR9-241535EE
Defect
On affected vehicles the traffic sign recognition function does not meet regulatory requirements. After de-activation it will remain de-activated even after vehicle restart.
Remedy
Update the radio software via over-the-Air.
Vehicles affected
16 Boxer vehicles
Built
18 Dec 2023 to 25 May 2024
2024 1 recall
Peugeot Boxer (X250) Wrong weight values on Manufacturer Plate
Launched 25 September 2024DVSA recall R/2024/372Manufacturer ref. MTK-241844EE
Defect
Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a metal Manufacturer plate located in the engine compartment that shows the wrong weight values. This can lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.
Remedy
Check and replace the metal Manufacturer plate.
Vehicles affected
15 Boxer vehicles
Built
30 Apr 2024 to 9 Jul 2024
2023 2 recalls
On affected vehicles the hydraulic power steering hose is not according to specification which could lead to deterioration in power steering assistance or sudden loss of steering assistance.
Launched 30 October 2023DVSA recall R/2023/304Manufacturer ref. MKZ/230958EE
Defect
On affected vehicles the hydraulic power steering hose is not according to specification which could lead to deterioration in power steering assistance or sudden loss of steering assistance.
Remedy
Check and replace power steering hose if necessary.
Vehicles affected
3,122 Boxer vehicles
Built
20 Mar 2023 to 1 Sept 2023
DVSA lists it as
“BOXER III”
The chrono tachograph fitted was not to the correct specification and does not meet Regulatory Requirements.
Launched 30 January 2023DVSA recall R/2023/033Manufacturer ref. MA6/221256EE
Defect
The chrono tachograph fitted was not to the correct specification and does not meet Regulatory Requirements.
Remedy
Replace the chrono tachograph manual transmission electrical harness & windshield.
Vehicles affected
41 Boxer vehicles
Built
2 Jan 2019 to 13 Jul 2020
DVSA lists it as
“BOXER III”
2022 1 recall
Some vehicles have been produced without the required earthing connection on the protective cover of the high voltage connection box
Launched 13 July 2022DVSA recall R/2022/208Manufacturer ref. KXF
Defect
Some vehicles have been produced without the required earthing connection on the protective cover of the high voltage connection box.
Remedy
Check the affected vehicles and add the missing earthing connection wire between the box and the body if necessary.
Vehicles affected
10 Boxer vehicles
Built
10 Nov 2020 to 9 Apr 2021
2021 1 recall
Affected vehicles are not fully compliant to European regulation (165/2014+ EU799/2016) covering the smart tachograph requirements
Launched 22 January 2021DVSA recall R/2021/013Manufacturer ref. KAM
Defect
Affected vehicles are not fully compliant to European regulation (165/2014 + EU 799/2016) covering the Smart Tachograph requirements.
Remedy
Replacing the tachograph gearbox and on certain vehicles the windscreen depending on the specification of the vehicle.
Vehicles affected
20 Boxer vehicles
Built
3 Jan 2019 to 14 Nov 2019
2020 1 recall
The front hub assembly fixing on to the front suspension damper may not be correct to specification
Launched 28 October 2020DVSA recall R/2020/311Manufacturer ref. JYA
Defect
The front hub assembly fixing on to the front suspension damper may not be correct to specification.
Remedy
Check the front hub assembly and replace if required.
Vehicles affected
2,978 Boxer vehicles
Built
2 May 2019 to 1 Jul 2019
2019 1 recall
The brake pipe fixings may not conform to specification
Launched 8 November 2019DVSA recall R/2019/382Manufacturer ref. JRK
Defect
The brake pipe fixings may not conform to specification
Remedy
Checking and repairing these fixings and replacing any damaged pipes as necessary.
Launched 19 July 2018DVSA recall R/2018/185Manufacturer ref. JCW
Defect
On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
Remedy
The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque
Launched 13 January 2016DVSA recall R/2016/004Manufacturer ref. HFC
Defect
The electrical switch of the steering lock may not conform to specification. This could cause the intermittent unwanted switching off of information displays on the instrument panel.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition switch.
Vehicles affected
8,915 Boxer vehicles
Built
30 Sept 2014 to 16 Jun 2015
DVSA lists it as
“BOXER III”
2015 1 recall
Engine may stall
Launched 13 March 2015DVSA recall R/2015/057Manufacturer ref. ZXL
Defect
An internal component of the injector may not be to specification which could reduce the fuel pressure in the injection system. The concern can prevent the engine starting and/or cause the engine to stall.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the identification number of the engine injectors. Where necessary replace the injectors.
Vehicles affected
1,475 Boxer vehicles
Built
5 Sept 2014 to 12 Dec 2014
DVSA lists it as
“BOXER III”
2013 1 recall
Handbrake may not perform correctly
Launched 18 January 2013DVSA recall R/2013/005Manufacturer ref. ZFY
Defect
On the affected vehicles the fixing of the handbrake cable support stop may not be to specification which could cause long term loss of handbrake efficiency.
Remedy
The strengthening of the fixing of the handbrake cable support stop on the chassis. This operation will avoid any long term loss of handbrake efficiency.
Vehicles affected
1 Boxer vehicle
Built
31 May 2012
DVSA lists it as
“BOXER III”
2011 1 recall
Spare wheel may detach
Launched 21 July 2011DVSA recall R/2011/092Manufacturer ref. ZBC
Defect
The spare wheel winch may fail and not secure the wheel to the vehicle so allowing it to detach from the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the spare wheel winch.
Vehicles affected
13,953 Boxer vehicles
Built
18 Feb 2006 to 21 Apr 2010
2008 3 recalls
Indicator side repeaters may not operate correctly
Launched 2 June 2008DVSA recall R/2008/087
Defect
It has been identified that; with the engine switched off the side indicator repeaters do not operate when the parking lights are on.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the relevant operating software upgraded.
Vehicles affected
24 Boxer vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
DVSA lists it as
“BOXER III”
Steering may become stiff
Launched 14 March 2008DVSA recall R/2008/036Manufacturer ref. YLH
Defect
It has been identified that a problem may arise with the steering mechanism which can result in hardness whilst manoeuvring.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the steering mechanism checked and lubricated. The mechanism will be replaced if found to be damaged. At the same time certain vehicles will have key components reinforced against the ingress of water. Thus preventing operating faults in the long term.
Vehicles affected
3,594 Boxer vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
DVSA lists it as
“BOXER III”
Reduced braking efficiency
Launched 7 February 2008DVSA recall R/2008/023Manufacturer ref. YMS
Defect
Some vehicles may have been fitted incorrect specification flexible brake hoses which if not checked and replaced could lead to a brake failure.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles for inspection of the flexible brake hoses and replacement if found to be out of specification.
Vehicles affected
382 Boxer vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
DVSA lists it as
“BOXER III”
2007 1 recall
Handbrake assembly may become insecure
Launched 21 February 2007DVSA recall R/2007/037Manufacturer ref. YDC
Defect
It has been identified that the welding operation on the sleeve end panel of the handbrake system may not have been correctly carried out. This could result in greatly reduced handbrake efficiency.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the subject assembly strengthened.
Vehicles affected
15 Boxer vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
DVSA lists it as
“BOXER III”
2006 1 recall
Braking efficiency may be affected
Launched 10 April 2006DVSA recall R/2006/061Manufacturer ref. X8L
Defect
Braking assistance could be adversely by freezing of moisture that may accumulate in the vacuum circuit.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that may be affected and fit a separate air vent complete with filter to each electro valve fitted to the vacuum circuit.
Launched 14 February 2005DVSA recall R/2005/027Manufacturer ref. X6Z
Defect
There is a possibility that the handbrake mechanism is not to the correct specification and as a result there is a possibility that under certain conditions the vehicle could roll away.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect and test the handbrake mechanism. If necessary replace the brake pads and re-adjust the handbrake cable as specified.
Vehicles affected
10 Boxer vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
2004 3 recalls
Improve the protection of front brake hoses
Launched 1 September 2004DVSA recall R/2004/149Manufacturer ref. X5C
Defect
It has become necessary to check the front brake hoses and improve their protection. In extreme cases wear on the hose caused by chafing against the wheel arch could cause a brake fluid leak. The presence of which would initially illuminate the red warning lamp on the dashboard.
Remedy
Recall likely to be affected vehicles and check the condition of the front brake hoses. If found to suffering a chafe situation the hoses will be changed. If not the hoses will be checked for orientation and fitted with an additional protective device.
Vehicles affected
8,781 Boxer vehicles
Built
12 Dec 2003 to 31 Aug 2004
The accelerator pedal may not return correctly
Launched 19 April 2004DVSA recall R/2004/064Manufacturer ref. X2Z
Defect
The accelerator pedal may not return correctly.
Remedy
Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the accelerator pedal end stop.
Vehicles affected
9,490 Boxer vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
Handbrake efficiency may be reduced.
Launched 6 March 2004DVSA recall R/2003/182Manufacturer ref. X2B
Defect
The handbrake adjustment system may be unreliable which will reduce its efficiency under certain conditions.
Remedy
Check adjust and/or replace the brake shoe mechanisms.
Vehicles affected
2,239 Boxer vehicles
Built
19 Oct 2001 to 29 Sept 2003
2003 1 recall
Possible chafing of wiring loom
Launched 29 August 2003DVSA recall R/2003/102Manufacturer ref. XZX
Defect
There is a possibility that the wiring loom may be damaged as a result of contact being made between components in the heater blower and gear lever. This may result in a short circuit and failure of the heater.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and fit a protector and an additional grooved sleeve.
Vehicles affected
1,723 Boxer vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
2002 1 recall
Handbrake concern
Launched 20 August 2002DVSA recall R/2002/067Manufacturer ref. XWB
Defect
There is a risk that the secondary handbrake cable could become detached from the rear brake mechanism causing the handbrake to become ineffective.
Remedy
Check that the handbrake cable is correctly located in the rear brake mechanism. If it is not a new cable will be fitted.
Vehicles affected
75 Boxer vehicles
Built
8 Nov 2001 to 31 Jan 2002
2001 1 recall
Fuel tank mountings
Launched 23 February 2001DVSA recall R/2001/030Manufacturer ref. XRB
Defect
The fuel tank could be insecure due to the cross member carrying the fuel tank rear fixings not being to the correct specification.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to carry out a modification to the fuel tank rear mountings.
Vehicles affected
3,210 Boxer vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
1998 2 recalls
Failure of brake servo
Launched 11 March 1998DVSA recall R/1998/025
Defect
As a result of incorrect material specification the brake servo diaphragm may fail. This would result in extra pedal effort and an increase in stopping distance.
Remedy
Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the brake servo replaced with a quality assured unit.
Vehicles affected
64 Boxer vehicles
Built
3 Jun 1997 to 20 Jun 1997
Incorrect brake compensator
Launched 11 March 1998DVSA recall R/1998/024
Defect
An incorrect load sensitive rear brake compensator may have been fitted to some boxer vehicles.
Remedy
Potentially affected vehicles are being recalled to have the compensator examined. Vehicles equipped with an incorrect unit will have this replaced with the correct type.
Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Peugeot Boxer. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
