The Peugeot 505 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record covering 1984–1992. On average a defect was admitted 3.75 years after the car was built, the slowest took 8 years. The most recalled system is Fuel System, Gasoline (2 campaigns). Owners also filed 3 complaints on this model — see what breaks.
What was recalled on the Peugeot 505
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 corrosion protection of the fuel tank mounting deteriorates allowing water and foreign material to corrode the tank mounting flange directly
Risk. Over an extended period of time, this corrison can weaken the flange causing it to break allowing the fuel tank to drop and contact the surface of the ground. The tank could then rupture and result in a vehicle fire
Fix. Dealers will replace the fuel tank mounting flange cradle
What's wrong. The corrosion protection of the fuel tank mounting deteriorates allowing water and foreign material to corrode the tank mounting flange directly
Risk. Over an extended period of time, this corrison can weaken the flange causing it to break allowing the fuel tank to drop and contact the surface of the ground. The tank could then rupture and result in a vehicle fire
Fix. Dealers will replace the fuel tank mounting flange cradle
What's wrong. The corrosion protection of the fuel tank mounting deteriorates allowing water and foreign material to corrode the tank mounting flange directly
Risk. Over an extended period of time, this corrison can weaken the flange causing it to break allowing the fuel tank to drop and contact the surface of the ground. The tank could then rupture and result in a vehicle fire
Fix. Dealers will replace the fuel tank mounting flange cradle
Equipment 1 Read
What's wrong. Possible overloading of rear axle if the vehicle is loaded with 8 people plus cargo
Risk. Overloading of the rear axle will result in difficultvehicle handling, and could result in loss of control of the vehicle and anaccident
Fix. Install corrected placard
Electrical System 1 Read
What's wrong. Retaining bolts used throughout the car which ground certain electrical systems and components were improperly heat treated, making the bolts brittle and subject to breakage. Consequence of defect: depending on bolt which fails, the vehicle will experience loss of power to the fuel pump, front and rear lighting, windshield wipers, dashboard lights and/or interior accessories without warning. Loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the car to stall which may present a highway hazard. Loss of lights and/or windshield wiper action may prevent the driver from having clear vision of the road or have the car be visible to other traffic which may lead to an accident
Fix. Install replacement bolts which are properly heat treated
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 | 3.75 years |
| Slowest campaign | 8 years |
| Admitted 5+ years later | 50% |
| Campaigns on record | 4 |
Which 505 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 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1991 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1990 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1989 | Equipment | |
| 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1986 | Electrical System | |
| 1985 | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1984 | Fuel System, Gasoline |
Check your own car
Each of these 4 campaigns covers a range of production, not every Peugeot 505 ever built — two cars of the same year can differ by a single week at the plant. Whether yours is among them, and whether the free repair was already carried out, is answered only by the number on its windscreen: check this 505 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 |
A campaign on one model says little about the brand as a whole — see how the Peugeot 505 compares in the full recall check by make and model →
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Peugeot 505 have?
4 NHTSA campaigns on record, covering 1984–1992. 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 505 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 3.75 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.
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