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 C3 Picasso
- Passenger car
The right-hand front-seat airbag may contain a faulty activator device. In the event of a side impact, the airbag would not deploy.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0363/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-03-31
Citroën C5X
- 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 A12/01664/22 · notified by Germany · reported 2022-11-25
Citroën C3 V3 (b618), C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso (b78), C5 Aircross, Berlingo
- 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 A12/00103/22 · notified by France · reported 2022-01-21
Citroën C3III, C4 cactus, C4 Picasso II and C-Elysée
- Passenger car
An internal component of an electric relay is faulty. As a consequence, the starter may not be activated, the starter control may be constantly blocked or the starter may operate unexpectedly. This could lead to unexpected movement of the vehicle or fire caused by damage to the starter due to overheating.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0570/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-05-05
Citroën Mehari
- Passenger car
This can impair driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0768/19 · notified by Germany · reported 2019-05-17
Citroën C3 V4 C-Elysée
- 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 A12/00028/22 · notified by France · reported 2022-01-07
Citroën C5X
- 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 A12/00624/23 · notified by France · reported 2023-03-31
Citroën DS5
- Passenger car
Some tightening torques, including on the connection between the steering and the wheel pivot, may be incorrect. This could lead to excessive play in the steering and difficulty in controlling the vehicle's course.
EU Safety Gate alert A12/0269/17 · notified by France · reported 2017-03-10