Peugeot 308 Rear Bumper: Fitment, Sensors & Common Damage
On the 308, a genuine, free fix is worth trying before assuming the reversing camera has failed — plus a real towbar wiring part-number trap worth knowing.
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Peugeot 308 Rear Bumper: OEM Part Number
A Genuine, Free Fix Worth Trying Before Assuming the Camera Has Failed — Peugeot 308 Rear Bumper
If your reversing camera has stopped working, showing a black screen with a warning triangle rather than the reverse view, it's genuinely worth trying a simple, free fix before assuming the camera itself needs replacing: gently prying the camera unit out of its mounting holder by hand (no tools needed), then reseating it back into the wiring loom and holder. One documented case resolved a "no signal" fault entirely this way, with the owner noting no actual repair was involved beyond disconnecting and reconnecting the unit — suggesting the connection had simply worked slightly loose rather than the camera or wiring being genuinely faulty.
It's also worth knowing that some cars have the physical reversing camera connector present in the wiring but genuinely disconnected or inactive from the factory, consistent with the same platform being built both with and without this feature. If you're trying to retrofit a camera, activation typically requires proper diagnostic software (DiagBox) to code the feature on, not just a physical plug-in connection.
Peugeot 308 Rear Bumper: More Than Just a Plastic Panel
The Peugeot 308's rear bumper carries more hardware than older cars used to — parking sensors, a reversing camera housing, occasionally exhaust trim finishers — which is exactly why even a minor kerb knock can mean more than just ordering a replacement panel.
Peugeot 308 Rear Bumper: What It Does
Beyond absorbing minor impacts, the rear bumper on higher trims of the 308 often houses parking sensors, a reversing camera, and sometimes integrated exhaust finishers. A bumper that looks compatible can still be missing the correct cutouts or wiring provisions for your specific trim's equipment.
Peugeot 308 Rear Bumper: Generations, Derivatives & Colour
| Standard trims | Bianca White, Nera Black, Cumulus Grey, Vertigo Blue — Olivine Green and Vertigo Blue are genuinely hatch-only shades, while Avatar Blue and Platinum Grey are wagon-only |
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| GTi/GT | Elixir Red is considered the signature performance-trim shade; the rear bumper is also styled differently on this trim |
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Peugeot 308 Rear Bumper: Common Damage, DIY Difficulty & Aftermarket Advice
These are the same regardless of make or model — see our full Rear Bumper Guide for common damage types, confirming fitment (body style and sensor equipment matter here), and OEM vs aftermarket guidance.
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The same part, covered across other Peugeot models.