Peugeot VIN Decoder & VIN Check — Models, Recalls, Specs, MPG & Safety
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Peugeot is a French automaker founded in 1810 by Armand Peugeot's family in Doubs, France, originally as a steel foundry that diversified into bicycles in 1882 and automobiles in 1889. Peugeot is now a brand within Stellantis, formed in 2021 by the merger of FCA and Groupe PSA. The Peugeot lion logo, in continuous use since 1858, is one of the oldest automotive trademarks in the world.
Peugeot has won the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times (1992, 1993, 2009) and the World Rally Championship multiple times. The current European lineup centers on the 208, 308, 408, 2008, 3008 and 5008 — covering hatchbacks, SUVs and crossovers from B-segment through D-segment. The e-208 and e-3008 represent Peugeot's electrification, with all new Peugeot models from 2025 forward offering battery-electric variants. Peugeot exited the United States in 1991 and has not announced re-entry plans.
Peugeot's parent Stellantis trades on the NYSE under STLA. Recall data for every Peugeot VIN sold globally is tracked through European NCAP and equivalent agencies. ForCar.org maintains historical Peugeot VIN data from the brand's 1958-1991 US era.
Peugeot at a glance
- Founded
- 1810 (steel foundry)
- First automobile
- 1889
- Founder
- Armand Peugeot (auto division)
- Headquarters
- Poissy, France
- Parent
- Stellantis (NYSE: STLA)
- Logo
- Lion (since 1858)
- Le Mans wins
- 3 (1992, 1993, 2009)
- US presence
- 1958-1991 (exited)
- Basic warranty
- 2 years / unlimited miles
- EV battery warranty
- 8 years / 100,000 miles
Decode any Peugeot VIN
Enter a 17-character VIN below to retrieve the trim, factory options, original window-sticker MSRP and any open NHTSA recall affecting that specific vehicle. ForCar.org pulls the same dataset that Peugeot dealers use to notify owners of safety recalls.
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Peugeot heritage
The Peugeot family established a steel foundry in Hérimoncourt in 1810. Armand Peugeot designed the company's first bicycle in 1882 and first automobile (steam-powered tricycle) in 1889. The 1891 Type 3, with a Daimler petrol engine under license, was the first long-distance Peugeot — a 2,100 km journey from Valentigney to Paris. PSA Peugeot Citroën formed in 1976 with the Citroën acquisition, followed by Chrysler Europe in 1978 (rebranded as Talbot). PSA merged with FCA in 2021 to form Stellantis.
Market position
Peugeot competes in mainstream European passenger and crossover segments against Renault, Volkswagen, Toyota, Hyundai-Kia and Stellantis siblings Citroën and Opel. Within Stellantis, Peugeot serves as the French mainstream brand alongside Italian Fiat, German Opel, French Citroën and US Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram. Peugeot has not been sold in the United States since 1991 and is unlikely to return given the brand's European-focused product strategy.
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PEUGEOT VIN Decoder — Free VIN Check Video Guide
Watch our quick PEUGEOT VIN decoder walkthrough. Learn how to decode any PEUGEOT VIN number to get full vehicle history, recall alerts, specifications, fuel economy (MPG), safety ratings, and known problems — completely free on ForCar.org.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Peugeot founded and by whom?
Peugeot was founded in 1810 by Armand Peugeot and is headquartered in Poissy, France.
Where is the VIN on a Peugeot vehicle?
The 17-character VIN appears in four standard locations: dashboard at the windshield base (driver side), driver-side door jamb sticker, the engine bay (firewall or engine block stamping), and the vehicle's title, registration and insurance documents.
How many Peugeot models can ForCar.org decode?
ForCar.org indexes 8 Peugeot nameplates. Any 17-character Peugeot VIN is decoded against the NHTSA dataset to return trim, factory options, open recalls and original window-sticker MSRP.
What is the Peugeot warranty?
Basic: 2 years / unlimited miles (Europe). Powertrain: 8 years / 100,000 miles (EV battery).
How to check Peugeot recalls by VIN?
Enter your VIN in the decoder above. ForCar.org queries NHTSA's open-recall dataset for that specific VIN and returns any safety recalls or Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) that affect your vehicle.
Disambiguation: This page covers Peugeot, the Stellantis brand — not Peugeot Industries (the bicycle and metalworking parent that exists separately) or the Peugeot family lineage.
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