Citroën C-Elysée recalls

6 official safety recalls for the Citroën C-Elysée from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Right-hand drive shaft joint may break

    Reported December 2, 2021Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2021/418EU Safety Gate A12/00028/2238 vehicles affected

    The right-hand drive shaft outer joint may break because its pinion was hardened incorrectly during manufacture. The shaft will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OUTER JOINT MAY BREAK
    Defect
    The right-hand side drive shaft outer joint may break due to incorrect hardening of the joint pinion during manufacturing.
    Remedy
    Check and if necessary replace the right-hand side driveshaft depending on the production time stamp.

  2. Engine software may cause excess NOx emissions

    Reported October 18, 2019Model years 2017–2019DVSA recall R/2019/35348,432 vehicles affected

    Engine management software may cause emissions of NOx to exceed regulatory limits. The engine management software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE COULD RESULT IN EMISSIONS OF NOx WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REGULATORY LIMITS
    Defect
    Engine management software issue could result in incorrect emission levels.
    Remedy
    Update the engine management software.

  3. Brake pedal cover may detach

    Reported August 7, 2019EU Safety Gate A12/00019/19

    The brake pedal cover may suddenly detach, causing the driver's foot to lose grip and briefly reducing braking performance. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The brake pedal cover may suddenly detach. This can lead to loss of grip of the driver’s foot on the pedal and a momentary loss of braking performance due to the surprise effect, increasing the risk of an accident. No information
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  4. Airbags may not deploy in a collision

    Reported May 10, 2018Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2018/128EU Safety Gate A12/0778/18330 vehicles affected

    Damage to an internal component in the airbag triggering ECU may prevent an airbag from deploying, with no warning signs. Replace all affected ECUs as a precaution.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    AIRBAGS MAY NOT BE TRIGGERED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
    Defect
    On the affected vehicles an internal component within the airbag triggering ECU may have been damaged which could lead to non deployment. There are no early warning signs or symptoms for the customer to indicate if the ECU is incorrect.
    Remedy
    The manufacturer has no simple method to check the internal component. Therefore all ECU's in affected vehicles to be changed as a precaution.

  5. Starter motor relay may overheat

    Reported April 24, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/13921,642 vehicles affected

    A faulty internal relay component may affect starter operation and cause the starter motor to overheat, with a fire risk in extreme cases. The relay will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STARTER MOTOR MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
    Defect
    A possible nonconformity of an internal component of the starter motor relay could affect the control of the starter motor. This could adversely affect the starting operation and damage the starter motor due to overheating and in extreme cases there is a risk of fire.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.

  6. Hydraulic brake block may allow a wheel to lock

    Reported October 17, 2016Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2016/229EU Safety Gate A12/1363/163,148 vehicles affected

    During emergency braking or an ESP regulation phase, the hydraulic block may fail to prevent a wheel locking, which could affect vehicle control. The braking system hydraulic block will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOSS OF CONTROL
    Defect
    In the event of emergency braking or during an ESP regulation phase (e.g. avoiding manoeuvre) the hydraulic block may not prevent the locking of a wheel which could affect control of the vehicle.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace the braking system hydraulic block

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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