Citroën C3 Aircross recalls

21 official safety recalls for the Citroën C3 Aircross 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. Inverter may overheat and catch fire

    Reported April 27, 2026Model years 2026EU Safety Gate SR/01382/26

    Metal soldering residue in the inverter may cause an electrical short, continuous power and overheating if a relay blocks, which could cause a fire. The recall asks end users to return the product.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Fire
    Defect
    Due to a defect in the engine control unit (inverter) in vehicles equipped with electrified dual-clutch transmission (e-DCT), metal soldering residues may pass into the unit. This can cause internal electric short circuits which, can lead to continuous power supply and overheating due to a blocked relay, and cause a fire. 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.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  2. Alarm may sound randomly

    Reported March 30, 2026Model years 2025–2026DVSA recall R/2026/12210,342 vehicles affected

    A software weakness in the body control module may cause the alarm to sound randomly when the vehicle is locked. The software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Alarm triggered randomly - BCM software
    Defect
    On affected vehicles due to a Body Control Module (BCM) software weakness an alarm siren may randomly trigger when the vehicle is locked.
    Remedy
    Update the BCM software.

  3. Power steering harness may short circuit

    Reported March 10, 2026Model years 2025EU Safety Gate SR/00905/26

    Vibration may damage the power steering harness routed between two screws, causing a short circuit. This may cut power steering assistance and/or cause a fire in the passenger compartment. The recall remedy is to recall the product from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Fire, Injuries
    Defect
    The electric power steering harness being routed between two screws, and slight vibrations may cause damage during steering operations. This may cause a short circuit, leading to a loss of power steering assistance and/or a fire in the passenger compartment. 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.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  4. Particulate filter tube may cause an electrical arc

    Reported March 9, 2026Model years 2024–2026EU Safety Gate SR/00841/26

    Insufficient clearance (< 10 mm) between the petrol particulate filter tube and the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator terminal cap may let water in when wet. This can cause an electrical arc and overheating, creating a fire risk. The recall remedy is to recall the product from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Fire
    Defect
    There is insufficient clearance (< 10 mm), between the tube of the petrol particulate filter and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator. In wet conditions, the insufficient clearance and contact between these components can lead to water infiltration, causing an electric arc which may trigger a thermal event, such as overheating. There is a risk of fire. 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.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  5. Alternator protection cap may contact filter pipe

    Reported March 9, 2026Model years 2024–2025DVSA recall R/2026/073EU Safety Gate SR/00174/265,240 vehicles affected

    Contact between the gasoline particulate filter pipe and the 48V belt starter generator protection cap may allow water in and cause an electrical arc, potentially triggering a thermal event. The cap will be replaced, and the pipe checked and repositioned or replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Alternator protection
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.
    Remedy
    Replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. Check the distance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator and re‑position or replace the pipe if required.

  6. Brake pedal bracket pin may be missing or misassembled

    Reported November 21, 2025Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2025/514EU Safety Gate SR/04252/252,852 vehicles affected

    A missing or incorrectly assembled pin may cause the brake pedal to disengage if the pin falls out. The connection will be checked and reworked if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Citroen C3 C3 Aircross Brake Pedal Bracket Connection.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles there may be an insufficient brake pedal bracket connection due to a missing or incorrectly assembled pin. If the pin falls out the brake pedal will potentially disengage.
    Remedy
    Check the brake pedal connection confirm proper assembly and rework it if necessary.

  7. Brake bar weld may break

    Reported September 2, 2025Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2025/363263 vehicles affected

    The brake bar weld may break, causing a complete loss of braking. Do not drive the vehicle; the repairer will arrange a replacement mobility solution. No repair remedy has been determined.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Citroen C3 C3 Aircross Risk of Brake Bar Welding Breakage.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles there is a risk of the brake bar welding breaking leading to a complete loss of braking.
    Remedy
    Currently there is no determined remedy. You are advised not to drive the vehicle. The repairer will arrange a replacement mobility solution.

  8. On-board diagnostics may not detect emissions faults

    Reported August 18, 2025Model years 2017–2020DVSA recall R/2025/346EU Safety Gate SR/03151/2520,299 vehicles affected

    A fault in the diagnostics for the selective catalytic reduction system or diesel particulate filter may prevent the malfunction indicator light from illuminating, so the vehicle may not meet emissions regulations. Engine control unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
    Defect
    Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
    Remedy
    Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.

  9. High-pressure fuel hose may leak

    Reported July 16, 2025Model years 2023–2022EU Safety Gate SR/02935/25

    Loose nuts may cause a fuel leak from the high-pressure hose between the pump and rail, which may cause a vehicle fire. The recall asks end users to return the product.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Fire
    Defect
    The vehicle may have a fuel leak in the high-pressure hose, between the high-pressure pump and the rail, because of loose nuts. This may cause a fire in the vehicle. 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.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  10. Camshaft chain may wear or break

    Reported July 3, 2025Model years 2017–2023DVSA recall R/2025/247EU Safety Gate SR/02655/2547,693 vehicles affected

    Premature camshaft chain wear may cause abnormal noise or, in the worst case, chain breakage. Software will be updated and the engine checked; the chain will be replaced if needed. If no problem is found, the oil will be changed to a higher-viscosity type with anti-wear additives.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Citroen DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.
    Defect
    Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
    Remedy
    Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.

  11. Engine control software may be incorrect

    Reported January 9, 2025Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2025/012EU Safety Gate SR/00435/25418 vehicles affected

    Engine control unit software may not meet specification. Modified software will be uploaded to the unit.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Citroen C3 C4 C4X Selective Catalytic Reduction diagnosis issues.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software is not according to specification.
    Remedy
    Upload modified software to the ECU.

  12. Engine software may cause emissions non-compliance

    Reported March 13, 2024Model years 2022DVSA recall R/2024/1361,665 vehicles affected

    Under certain conditions, engine emissions may not meet regulatory requirements on affected vehicles below 12500 miles. The mileage will be checked and the engine control unit calibration updated if the vehicle is below 12500 miles.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Cross carline Engine software
    Defect
    On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.
    Remedy
    Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.

  13. Rear axle crossmember may not meet specifications

    Reported July 21, 2023Model years 2022DVSA recall R/2023/220744 vehicles affected

    The rear axle crossmember may not have been made to specification. It will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a rear axle crossmember that was not manufactured according to specifications.
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a rear axle crossmember that was not manufactured according to specifications.
    Remedy
    Check and replace the rear axle crossmember if necessary.

  14. Timing belt debris may affect brake assistance

    Reported December 13, 2022Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2023/0464,564 vehicles affected

    Ageing engine oil may cause timing belt material to detach and affect the brake vacuum pump, risking reduced or lost braking assistance. Software will be updated to warn earlier; the belt will be checked and replaced if needed, along with other brake assistance parts and the vacuum pump as required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
    Defect
    On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
    Remedy
    To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance). The timing belt will be checked and if needed replaced with other components of the braking assistance system and the vacuum pump.

  15. Timing belt material may affect the brake vacuum pump

    Reported December 13, 2022Model years 2017–2018DVSA recall R/2023/036109,920 vehicles affected

    Material detaching from the timing belt as engine oil ages may affect the brake vacuum pump. A software update will improve vacuum diagnosis to warn earlier about possible loss or reduction of braking assistance.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
    Defect
    On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
    Remedy
    To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance).

  16. 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.

  17. Bonnet hook may not be secured

    Reported August 19, 2019Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2019/27510 vehicles affected

    The bonnet hook may not be secured correctly with nuts. It will be checked, and new nuts fitted or the bonnet assembly replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE BONNET HOOK MAY NOT BE SECURED CORRECTLY
    Defect
    It is possible that the bonnet hook may not be secured correctly with securing nuts.
    Remedy
    Check and if necessary fit new nuts or replace the bonnet assembly.

  18. Seat position sensor wires may be incorrect

    Reported February 12, 2019Model years 2016–2018DVSA recall R/2019/05312,649 vehicles affected

    Wires in a seat position sensor connector may be incorrect. The wires in the connector will be corrected.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE WIRES IN ONE OF THE CONNECTORS OF THE SEATS POSITION SENSOR MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    The wires in one of the connectors of the seats position sensor may not be correct
    Remedy
    Correcting the wires in the connector of the seats position sensor.

  19. Anti-theft wheel bolts may not be tightened correctly

    Reported August 13, 2018Model years 2017–2018DVSA recall R/2018/2194,595 vehicles affected

    The anti-theft wheel bolts may not be tightened to the correct specification. The tightening torque will be corrected.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ANTI THEFT WHEEL BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION.
    Defect
    On the affected vehicles the tightening torques of the anti-theft wheel bolts may not be to the correct to specification.
    Remedy
    The remedy involves correcting the anti-theft wheel bolts tightening torques.

  20. Rear wheel hub locking nut may be incorrect

    Reported April 12, 2018Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2018/1095 vehicles affected

    The rear wheel hub bearing locking nut may not meet specifications, which could affect vehicle control. The nut will be checked; if its locking does not meet specifications, the stub axle and hub will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR WHEEL HUB BEARINGS MAY NOT BE TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the locking nut of the rear wheel hub bearings may not be correct to specification. In extreme cases this may affect control of the vehicle.
    Remedy
    The recall consists of checking the hub nut and if the locking of the nut does not conform to specification replacing the stub axle and the hub.

  21. Engine component may cause loss of performance

    Reported December 15, 2017Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2017/339EU Safety Gate A12/1345/17675 vehicles affected

    An engine component may be out of specification, causing loss of performance or stalling and potentially engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances, speed may increase briefly without warning. The engine will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.

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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