Citroën recalls
146 recorded safety recalls for Citroën vehicles, grouped by model. Each recall lists the affected component, the safety risk and the manufacturer's remedy.
Source: EU Safety Gate (rapid alert system). These are European recalls and do not always apply to other markets, where the same model can differ or may never have been sold.
European recalls by country
Where each Citroën Safety Gate alert was notified. The same defect is often reported by several countries.
Citroën Spacetourer and Jumpy
- Van
One or several wheel fixing nuts may have been incorrectly tightened on one or several wheels. This could lead to fractures appearing on the wheel and the possibility that the wheel could become detached while the vehicle is in motion. If this were to happen, the driver could have difficulty controlling the vehicle.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0232/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-03-03
- Van
This could lead to unnoticed overheating of the engine, which may leak oil and also fail, increasing the risk of accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1358/18 · notified by France · reported 2018-09-21
- Van
Possible incorrect positioning of a fuel pipe seal in the filler cap area could lead to a loss of fuel when the tank is filled completely or in the event that the vehicle is overturns.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0231/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-03-03
- Passenger car
As a result the engine could stall or fail.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0093/18 · notified by France · reported 2018-01-26
- Van
The tightening torque of the brake servo to the pedal may be incorrect. This could lead to air getting into the brake servo, making the brake assist system less effective.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0210/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-02-24
- Van
The brackets for the air conditioning compressor have not been assembled properly. As a result, the air conditioning compressor could fall on to the road endangering following vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0989/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-07-28
- Van
The starter relay may be faulty, which could lead to inadvertent movement of the vehicle.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1187/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-09-01
- Passenger van
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/04142/25 · notified by France · reported 2025-11-28
Citroën C3
- Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01172/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-08-28
- Passenger car
The fixing studs for the curtain airbags are not welded properly. This could cause a curtain airbag malfunction in the event of a lateral impact.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0987/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-07-28
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A11/00056/22 · notified by France · reported 2022-04-01
- Passenger car
As a result, the rear axle may be disconnected from the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0976/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-07-05
- Passenger car
The tightening torque of the mounting bolts on the front triangular control arm on the sub-frame could be insufficient. Over time, this could result in the bolts loosening. In the worst-case scenario, this could lead to a loss in driving stability and affect the steering.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0653/15 · notified by Germany · reported 2015-05-29
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00095/23 · notified by Germany · reported 2023-01-13
- Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01463/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-11-06
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01766/23 · notified by Germany · reported 2023-08-04
Citroën Berlingo
- Passenger van
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/01176/26 · notified by Germany · reported 2026-04-24
- Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00344/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-03-06
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/02655/25 · notified by France · reported 2025-07-25
- Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01160/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-08-21
- Passenger van
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/01175/26 · notified by France · reported 2026-04-24
- Passenger car
Premature ageing of the tyres could lead to loss of tyre pressure.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0898/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-07-14
- Passenger car
As a result the handbrake may not engage or could disengage by itself, increasing the risk of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0925/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-06-21
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00788/21 · notified by France · reported 2021-06-04
Citroën C4 Picasso
- Passenger car
This could lead to the loss of the outer skin of the bonnet causing an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1798/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-12-15
- Passenger car
As a consequence oil might leak which presents a skid hazard for following traffic.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1363/18 · notified by France · reported 2018-09-21
- Passenger car
The starter motor supply terminal may come into contact with an engine component. This could lead to damage to the supply terminal and to a short circuit. As a result, it may be impossible to start the vehicle.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1345/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-10-06
- Passenger car
A defect in the locking mechanism may result in unintended unlocking or opening of the doors.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0352/16 · notified by Germany · reported 2016-03-25
- Passenger car
The fixing screws for the front suspension wishbones could break, which could make it difficult for the driver to control the vehicle.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1646/16 · notified by France · reported 2016-12-16
- Passenger car
A problem with an internal component of the electric power steering electronic management device could result in a reduction in the steering assistance when driving or during manoeuvres.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1580/15 · notified by Portugal · reported 2015-12-11
- Passenger car
Overheating of the engine may lead to engine failure.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0492/18 · notified by France · reported 2018-04-06
- Passenger car
In the case of negative exterior temperatures, and after repeated activation of the fuel heater, an electric connection on the cover of the fuel heater can overheat. This can cause the cover to melt, allowing air to enter the fuel system which could lead to stalling of the engine and loss of control of the car.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1484/15 · notified by Malta · reported 2015-11-27
Citroën C4-Aircross
- Passenger car
This may cause the engine to cut out if the battery charge level is lower than the minimum load threshold required by the ‘Stop & Start’ function. This could increase the risk of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0645/19 · notified by France · reported 2019-04-19
- Passenger car
As a consequence, the parking brake may become less effective or fail completely.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1553/18 · notified by France · reported 2018-10-26
- Passenger car
Due to corrosion, the dampers of the rear door could break. This could result in the rear door failing to stay in the open position, leading to injuries to the user.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1523/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-11-10
- Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00130/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-02-05
- Passenger car
Water can enter the vent mechanism for the front windscreen-wiper motor. This could result in the windscreen-wiper motor becoming completely blocked because of internal corrosion. Failure of the windscreen-wipers whilst driving in rain would lead to reduced visibility for the driver.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1522/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-11-10
- Passenger car
As a result, the door could suddenly drop from a raised position.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0847/18 · notified by Germany · reported 2018-06-22
- Passenger car
As a consequence, the parking brake may become less effective or fail completely.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1485/18 · notified by France · reported 2018-10-12
- Passenger car
This could lead to the engine stalling while driving.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0222/18 · notified by France · reported 2018-02-16
Citroën C4, DS4
- Passenger car
The cable of the catch inside the bonnet may be insufficiently secured. As a result, the bonnet might open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion, which could cause an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0396/17 · notified by Germany · reported 2017-03-31
- Passenger car
The power terminal on the starter is incorrectly positioned which could result in the electric starter cable being in contact with the exhaust gas recirculation valve. This could lead to wear of the insulation of the electric starter cable and the risk of a short-circuit occurring.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0997/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-07-28
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/00174/26 · notified by France · reported 2026-01-23
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01178/22 · notified by Germany · reported 2022-08-19
- Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00677/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-05-21
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00512/22 · notified by Germany · reported 2022-04-01
- Passenger car
The tightening torque of the right-hand, lower seatbelt fixing bolts may be incorrect. Consequently, the performance of the seatbelt may not be guaranteed in the event of impact.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0503/16 · notified by Portugal · reported 2016-04-29
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00795/24 · notified by Germany · reported 2024-03-29
Citroën C5 Aircross
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01044/21 · notified by France · reported 2021-07-16
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/03583/25 · notified by France · reported 2025-10-17
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/01706/24 · notified by Germany · reported 2024-07-05
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/03303/25 · notified by France · reported 2025-09-19
- Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00411/21 · notified by Germany · reported 2021-03-26
- Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00383/20 · notified by Germany · reported 2020-03-13
- Passenger car
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate alert SR/00426/25 · notified by France · reported 2025-01-31
Citroën C4 Cactus
- Passenger car
The guard has been incorrectly fixed to the bumper and may fall off with a risk of injuries for other road users.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0870/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-06-30
- Passenger car
The cable of the bonnet release is insufficiently secured, which could lead to the bonnet opening unexpectedly whilst driving.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1339/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-10-06
- Passenger car
The bonnet may not lock securely and could open unexpectedly whilst driving.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1585/16 · notified by France · reported 2016-12-09
- Passenger car
EU Safety Gate alert A12/00018/19 · notified by France · reported 2019-12-20
- Passenger car
Due to a problem with the fuel rail of the engine, fuel could leak.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/1047/16 · notified by France · reported 2016-08-26
- Passenger car
This may impair driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0610/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-04-12
- Passenger car
A problem with a component of the gearbox actuator could prevent gear changing or cause the driver to change to the wrong gear. This could lead to the vehicle moving in the opposite direction to that intended by the driver.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0481/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-04-14