Citroën C-Zero recalls

10 official safety recalls for the Citroën C-Zero 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. Passenger airbag inflator may rupture

    Reported September 2, 2025Model years 2010–2016DVSA recall R/2025/365EU Safety Gate SR/03043/2521 vehicles affected

    The airbag inflator may deteriorate and rupture with excessive force in a crash, potentially causing serious injury or death. The passenger airbag module will be replaced. Do not drive the vehicle.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Citroen C- zero Passenger Airbag Takata.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the Takata airbag inflators may deteriorate over time. This may cause some inflators to rupture with too much force in a crash capable of causing serious injury or death in a worst-case scenario.
    Remedy
    Replace Passenger Airbag module. You are advised not to drive the vehicle.

  2. Water may corrode the brake vacuum pump

    Reported October 2, 2020Model years 2010–2019DVSA recall R/2019/456262 vehicles affected

    Water may enter the brake vacuum pump and cause corrosion. The brake vacuum pump will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    WATER MAY PENETRATE INTO THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP CAUSING CORROSION
    Defect
    Water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion.
    Remedy
    Replace the brake vacuum pump.

  3. Vacuum pump fault may reduce brake assistance

    Reported February 19, 2019EU Safety Gate A12/0646/19

    A defective component in the brake assist vacuum pump may reduce braking assistance and increase stopping distance, possibly leading to an accident. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    Possible defective component in the brake assist system vacuum pump. This may cause a loss of braking assistance and increased braking distance, possibly leading to an accident.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  4. Passenger airbag may not deploy correctly

    Reported November 14, 2017DVSA recall R/2017/306EU Safety Gate A12/1706/17257 vehicles affected

    A passenger airbag triggering module component may not meet specifications and could affect deployment in a crash. The passenger airbag assembly will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    A NON-CONFORMITY IN AN INTERNAL COMPONENT COULD AFFECT DEPLOYMENT OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG
    Defect
    An internal component of the passenger's airbag triggering module may not conform to specification. This could affect the triggering of the device in the event of an impact.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles replace the passenger's air bag assembly

  5. Engine control unit may prevent restart

    Reported April 6, 2016Model years 2011–2012DVSA recall R/2016/07319 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing issue may make the engine control unit’s motor circuit voltage unstable, illuminating a warning light and restricting motor power. The vehicle may not restart or the battery may not charge. The engine control unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY NOT START
    Defect
    Due to none conformity during manufacture the resistance of the insulated base inside the Engine Control Unit (ECU) which controls the electric motor may decrease. As a result the voltage in the circuit may become unstable causing the warning light to illuminate and the driving motor power to be restricted to the fail safe control. In the worst case scenario the vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the battery may not be able to be charged.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the engine ECU.

  6. Engine control unit may restrict motor power

    Reported August 13, 2015Model years 2011–2012DVSA recall R/2015/160EU Safety Gate A12/1579/1520 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing non-conformity may cause unstable voltage, illuminate a warning light and restrict motor power. The vehicle may fail to restart or the battery may not charge. The engine control unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    LOSS OF POWER
    Defect
    Due to none conformity during manufacture the resistance of the insulated base inside the Engine Control Unit (ECU) which controls the electric motor may decrease. As a result the voltage in the circuit may become unstable causing the warning light to illuminate and the driving motor power to be restricted to the fail safe control. In the worst case scenario the vehicle may not be able to be restarted and the battery may not be able to be charged.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the engine ECU.

  7. Brake assistance may be reduced

    Reported October 7, 2014Model years 2010–2011DVSA recall R/2014/11835 vehicles affected

    A brake servo pump fault may trigger warning lights and audible warnings, and stop the vacuum pump. The driver may need to apply greater force to the brake pedal to stop. The vacuum pump control software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
    Defect
    The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. This will require the driver to apply greater force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download the vacuum pump with a new version of the control software.

  8. Vacuum pump may stop and reduce braking assistance

    Reported October 7, 2014Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2014/11663 vehicles affected

    The brake servo pump system may show warning lights and sounds, and the vacuum pump may stop. The driver may need to press the brake pedal harder to stop. The vacuum pump control software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
    Defect
    The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. This will require the driver to apply greater force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download the vacuum pump with a new version of the control software.

  9. Vacuum pump fault may reduce braking efficiency

    Reported September 25, 2014Model years 2011–2013DVSA recall R/2014/110122 vehicles affected

    A brake servo pump fault may trigger warning lights and sounds, then stop the vacuum pump. Greater force may be needed on the brake pedal to stop. The vacuum pump control software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
    Defect
    The brake servo pump system could develop problems with malfunction indicator lamps and audible warnings accompanied by the vacuum pump stopping. This will require the driver to apply greater force on the brake pedal to stop the vehicle.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download the vacuum pump with a new version of the control software.

  10. Vacuum pump may reduce braking assistance

    Reported March 22, 2013Model years 2011–2012DVSA recall R/2013/037120 vehicles affected

    A nonconforming internal vacuum pump component may reduce braking assistance over time. The vacuum pump will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKING ASSISTANCE
    Defect
    On the affected vehicles an internal component of the braking assistance system vacuum pump may not conform. This could over time lead to a reduction in braking assistance.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the vacuum pump.

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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