1989 Peugeot 405 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 1989 Peugeot 405, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 1989 Peugeot 405
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Headlights (exterior lighting)
A gradual deterioration of the headlight plastic lens occurs.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both front headlight assemblies.
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Delivery (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
Fuel leakage exceeds the requirements of FMVSS 301 in a rear barrier crash.
Remedy: Install protective buffers; relocate fuel pump and filer to assure compliance.
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Seat belts
There may be electrical interference between passive belt motor and electronic control unit.
Remedy: Repair passive belt system to assure proper operation.
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Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
Information regarding child restraints was omitted from the owners manual.
Remedy: Send missing page to owners to be placed in their vehicle owners manual.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1989 Peugeot 405 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Both driver and passenger safety belts do not retract when pulled from housing. *ak the consumer states that the seat belt's haven't been working since the purchase of the vehicle. The consumer has tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 8, 2002 · Seat belts
“Underhood fire broke out, totalling the vehicle. Please provide further details. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 20, 1999 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1989 Peugeot 405 (405 Sedan). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–20 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 18 / 22–25 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Peugeot 405 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Peugeot 405 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Peugeot 405 | 5 | 4 |
| 1990 Peugeot 405 | 4 | 2 |
| 1991 Peugeot 405 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 Peugeot 405 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Peugeot 405 | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1989 Peugeot 405
How do I know if my 1989 Peugeot 405 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 1989 Peugeot 405; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Peugeot dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 89V092000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.