The Peugeot 405 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns on record covering 1989–1992. On average a defect was admitted 3.8 years after the car was built, the slowest took 8 years. The most recalled system is Fuel System, Gasoline (2 campaigns). Owners also filed 6 complaints on this model — see what breaks.
What was recalled on the Peugeot 405
Grouped by system. Open any row for the campaigns themselves — what failed, what it risks and how the dealer fixes it, straight from the NHTSA filing.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2 Read
What's wrong. The fuel supply line can come in contact with a high voltage ignition lead in the engine compartment, causing deterioration of the fuel line over time. The deterioration of the fuel line could result in a fuel leak in the engine compartment
Risk. Fuel leaked in the engine compartment could result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition
Fix. Dealers will replace three fuel lines, clamps and mounting clips in the engine compartment and reroute the fuel supply system to avoid contact with the high voltage ignition lead
What's wrong. The fuel supply line can come in contact with a high voltage ignition lead in the engine compartment, causing deterioration of the fuel line over time. The deterioration of the fuel line could result in a fuel leak in the engine compartment
Risk. Fuel leaked in the engine compartment could result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition
Fix. Dealers will replace three fuel lines, clamps and mounting clips in the engine compartment and reroute the fuel supply system to avoid contact with the high voltage ignition lead
What's wrong. Fuel leakage exceeds the requirements of fmvss 301 in a rear barrier crash
Risk. Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 301
Fix. Install protective buffers; relocate fuel pump and filer to assure compliance
Exterior Lighting 1 Read
What's wrong. A gradual deterioration of the headlight plastic lens occurs
Risk. Reduced lighting from the lens can cause visibility problems increasing the risk of a crash
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace both front headlight assemblies
What's wrong. A gradual deterioration of the headlight plastic lens occurs
Risk. Reduced lighting from the lens can cause visibility problems increasing the risk of a crash
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace both front headlight assemblies
What's wrong. A gradual deterioration of the headlight plastic lens occurs
Risk. Reduced lighting from the lens can cause visibility problems increasing the risk of a crash
Fix. Dealers will inspect and replace both front headlight assemblies
Seat Belts 1 Read
What's wrong. There may be electrical interference between passive belt motor and electronic control unit
Risk. Passive belt system may not operate correctly at alltimes which could cause more serious injuries to the wearer of the belt
Fix. Repair passive belt system to assure proper operation
What's wrong. There may be electrical interference between passive belt motor and electronic control unit
Risk. Passive belt system may not operate correctly at alltimes which could cause more serious injuries to the wearer of the belt
Fix. Repair passive belt system to assure proper operation
Equipment 1 Read
What's wrong. Information regarding child restraints was omitted from the owners manual
Risk. This omission results in noncompliance with fmvss 210
Fix. Send missing page to owners to be placed in their vehicle owners manual
How long a defect stays unadmitted
Campaign numbers encode the year of the announcement, so each recall on this model can be dated against the car it applies to.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average gap before admission | 3.8 years |
| Slowest campaign | 8 years |
| Admitted 5+ years later | 50% |
| Campaigns on record | 5 |
Which 405 years were recalled most
Campaigns per model year. A year with more campaigns is not automatically worse — it may simply have sold in far greater numbers.
| Model year | Campaigns | Most recalled system |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 1991 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1990 | Seat Belts | |
| 1989 | Equipment |
Check your own car
A campaign applies to a range of production, not to every car of the model. The only way to know whether yours is affected — and whether the repair was already done — is by VIN.
| Step | What you get |
|---|---|
| Enter the VIN above | Open campaigns for that exact vehicle, straight from NHTSA |
| Check the repair status | Whether the free fix has already been carried out on this car |
| Book at any franchised dealer | Recall work is free regardless of age, mileage or owner |
Go deeper
A campaign covers a production range. Yours is one car.
- Check whether this exact VIN is affected — and whether the fix was done
- Alerts if a new campaign lands on a car in your garage
- Full research report as a PDF you can hand to a mechanic
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Peugeot 405 have?
5 NHTSA campaigns on record, covering 1989–1992. Not every campaign applies to every car — coverage is by production range, so check your VIN.
Is recall work free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer regardless of the car's age, mileage or how many owners it has had. That is a federal requirement, not a courtesy.
How do I know if my 405 still has an open recall?
Enter its VIN above. We show campaigns that apply to that exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been recorded as done.
Why did a defect take years to be recalled?
On this model the average gap between the car being built and the defect being admitted is 3.8 years, and the slowest campaign came 8 years later. Defects usually surface as they accumulate in the field: complaints pile up, an investigation opens, and only then is a campaign issued.