Citroën C3 recalls

84 official safety recalls for the Citroën C3 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:

United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

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.
Power steering wiring harness may short circuit
Reported March 10, 2026Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2026/068676 vehicles affected
Vibration may damage a power steering harness routed between two screws, causing a short circuit. This could cause loss of power steering assistance or, in the worst case, a fire. The harness will be rerouted and protected with a replacement clip and a cap on the bolt thread.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Power Steering Wiring Harness.
Defect
Affected vehicles may have a power steering harness routed between two screws where minor vibrations could cause harness damage resulting in a possible short circuit. This could lead to a loss of powerâsteering assistance and in worst case a fire.
Remedy
Ensure new routing and protection of the harness by replacing the existing clip with a new one and add a cap on the bolt thread.
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 reâposition or replace the pipe if required.
Front camera calibration may be incorrect
Reported February 2, 2026Model years 2024–2025DVSA recall R/2026/0581,180 vehicles affected
Incorrect front camera calibration may mean the vehicle does not meet regulatory requirements. The front camera software and vehicle software configuration will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Citroen C3 Front Camera Software versions update.
Defect
Affected vehicles equipped with a multifunctional front camera module may face a non-compliance to regulatory requirements due to incorrect front camera module calibration.
Remedy
Update the front camera module software and the vehicle software configuration.
Body control software may affect speed limit indication
Reported December 19, 2025Model years 2024–2025DVSA recall R/2025/4871,572 vehicles affected
A software bug in the Body Control Module may prevent connection to the server and affect the speed limit indication system. The software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Citroen C3 v5 Autonomous telematics box cannot connect to server
Defect
On affected vehicles there may be a software bug in the Body Control Module (BCM) which prevents a connection to the server and affects the speed limit indication system.
Remedy
Update the BCM software.
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.
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 â 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.
High-pressure fuel pipe connections may leak
Reported July 18, 2025Model years 2024–2025DVSA recall R/2025/283EU Safety Gate SR/02103/253,289 vehicles affected
Loose connections between the high-pressure fuel pipe and engine fuel rail may cause a fuel leak and fire risk. The affected connections will be retightened.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Citroen Fuel Pipe
Defect
On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.
Remedy
Retighten the affected connections.
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.
Seat belt pretensioner may malfunction in a crash
Reported April 9, 2025Model years 2024–2025DVSA recall R/2025/142531 vehicles affected
Inverted command wires in the airbag control unit connector may cause a front seat belt pretensioner to malfunction in a crash. The affected pins in the connector will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Citroen C3 Front seat pretentioner wires inverted.
Defect
Affected vehicles may face a front seat belt pretensioner malfunction in the event of a crash due to the inversion of command wires in the Airbag ECU connector.
Remedy
Replace the affected PINS in the airbag ECU connector.
Airbag inflator may rupture
Reported March 7, 2025Model years 2008–2017DVSA recall R/2025/021154,690 vehicles affected
Airbag chemicals may deteriorate over time, causing the inflator to rupture and potentially cause serious injury. Stop using the vehicle when safe until the recall is completed. The airbag modules will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Citroen C3 DS3 Driver and Passenger Airbag (Takata)
Defect
On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbags may deteriorate over time which may cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury.
Remedy
Owners of affected vehicles should immediately cease using their vehicle when safe to do so until the recall action has been completed. Affected vehicles will have the airbag modules replaced.
Oil jet nozzle may provide inadequate engine lubrication
Reported February 19, 2025Model years 2022–2024DVSA recall R/2025/074EU Safety Gate SR/00887/2510,574 vehicles affected
An oil jet cooling nozzle may provide too little oil, putting the engine at risk of damage. The engine oil and filter will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Citroen C3 Jet cooling nozzle failure
Defect
On affected vehicles the engine is at risk of becoming damaged because of an inadequate oil supply from an oil jet cooling nozzle.
Remedy
Replace the engine oil and filter.
Airbag inflator may rupture
Reported December 10, 2024Model years 2008–2017DVSA recall R/2025/02275 vehicles affected
The chemicals in the airbags may deteriorate over time, causing an inflator to rupture and potentially cause serious injury. Affected airbag modules will be exchanged as a precaution.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Citroen C3 DS3 Driver and Passenger Airbag (Takata)
Defect
On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbags may deteriorate over time which may cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury.
Remedy
Exchange affected airbag modules as a precautionary measure.
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.
Fuel tank may allow fuel to seep
Reported November 23, 2023Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2023/335EU Safety Gate A12/00080/2417 vehicles affected
A manufacturing deviation means the fuel tank may not meet specification and fuel could seep from it. The fuel tank will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
On affected vehicles the fuel tank is not to specification due to a deviation in the manufacturing process which could lead to a potential risk of fuel seepage.
Defect
On affected vehicles the fuel tank is not to specification due to a deviation in the manufacturing process which could lead to a potential risk of fuel seepage.
Remedy
Replace fuel tank.
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.
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.
Timing belt material may affect the brake vacuum pump
Reported December 13, 2022Model years 2017–2020DVSA 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).
Loose screws may affect wheels, brake cable or doors
Reported September 26, 2022Model years 2022EU Safety Gate A12/00437/23
Insufficiently tightened screws could disconnect a wheel from an axle arm, rupture the parking brake cable or allow a door to open unexpectedly while driving, creating accident risk. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
Insufficient tightening of screws could lead to the uncoupling of a connection between a wheel and the axle arm (front and rear), a rupture of the parking brake cable and/or a door opening unexpectedly during driving, creating a risk of an accident. 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
Rear axle fixings may have incorrect torque
Reported February 10, 2022Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2022/042EU Safety Gate A11/00056/221 vehicle affected
Several rear axle component fixings may have incorrect tightening torque. Dealers will check and retighten all fixings to the correct torque.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT TIGHTENING TORQUE ON SEVERAL REAR AXLE COMPONENT FIXINGS
Defect
Vehicles may have an incorrect tightening torque on several rear axle component fixings.
Remedy
Check and retighten all fixings to the correct torque settings.
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.
Incorrect calculator software may cause excess NOx emissions
Reported November 4, 2021EU Safety Gate A12/00103/22
Incorrect software in the calculator used in after-sales operations may cause NOx emissions to exceed regulatory limits, posing an environmental risk. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Environment
Defect
The software in the calculator, used only in after-sales operations and for a limited period (October 2020 to January 2021), was incorrect. This may lead to Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the environment. 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.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by France
Front lower ball-joint fasteners may be loose or missing
Reported June 9, 2021Model years 2020–2021DVSA recall R/2021/214EU Safety Gate A12/00957/218 vehicles affected
The locating bolt and fixing nut for a front lower ball joint may be incorrectly tightened or fitted. The bolts and fixing nuts attaching both front lower ball joints to the front hub assemblies will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT LOCATING BOLT AND FIXING NUT MIGHT HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED OR NOT FITTED CORRECTLY
Defect
The front lower ball-joint locating bolt and fixing nut might have been incorrectly tightened or not fitted correctly.
Remedy
Replace the bolts and fixing nuts that attach both of the front lower ball joints to the front hub assemblies.
Airbag inflator may rupture and release fragments
Reported March 3, 2021Model years 2016EU Safety Gate A12/01369/21
The inflator may degrade after prolonged exposure to humidity and heat. If the airbag deploys, it may rupture and send metal fragments through the cushion, injuring occupants. The remedy is a recall of the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
The propellant airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airbag being deployed, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants. The product does not meet 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.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by France
Timing belt material may affect brake vacuum pump
Reported January 20, 2021Model years 2013–2017DVSA recall R/2020/327169,808 vehicles affected
Material detaching from the timing belt may affect the brake vacuum pump. Detection software will be updated, and the pump and timing belt will be inspected and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY BE AFFECTED BY MATERIAL DETACHING FROM THE TIMING BELT
Defect
The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.
Remedy
Update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt.
Front airbag igniters may not deploy correctly
Reported September 17, 2020Model years 2009–2017DVSA recall R/2019/3395,400 vehicles affected
Front airbag igniters may not deploy correctly. Check the affected front airbags and replace them if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FRONT AIR BAG IGNITERS MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
Defect
Front air bag igniters may not deploy correctly.
Remedy
Check and if necessary replace the affected front airbags.
Airbag inflator may rupture and release fragments
Reported September 16, 2020Model years 2009–2017EU Safety Gate A12/01043/21
The inflator may degrade after prolonged exposure to humidity and heat. If the airbag deploys, it may rupture and send metal fragments through the cushion, injuring occupants. The remedy is a recall of the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
The propellant airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airbag being deployed, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants. 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.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by France
Steering geometry may be set incorrectly
Reported May 26, 2020Model years 2019–2020DVSA recall R/2020/16510 vehicles affected
Incorrectly calibrated equipment may have caused the steering geometry to be set incorrectly. The steering alignment will be checked and adjusted if needed; worn front tyres will also be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE STEERING GEOMETRY COULD BE INCORRECTLY SET
Defect
The steering geometry could be incorrectly set due to an incorrectly calibrated setting rig in the manufacturing plant.
Remedy
Check the steering alignment and adjusting if set incorrectly. If the front tyres are worn these will also be replaced.
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.
Airbag control unit may prevent deployment
Reported August 8, 2019EU Safety Gate A12/1436/19
A defective airbag control unit may prevent the airbags from inflating in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
The airbag control unit may be defective. As a result, the airbags could fail to inflate in the event of an accident, increasing the risk of an injury to the occupants.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by France
Steering column clamp bolt may be fitted incorrectly
Reported January 14, 2019Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2019/009EU Safety Gate A12/0227/1978 vehicles affected
The steering column universal joint clamp bolt may not be correctly fitted in its recess. The fixing will be checked and refitted if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE STEERING COLUMN UNIVERSAL JOINT CLAMP MAY BE INCORRECTLY FITTED TO THE STEERING COLUMN
Defect
The universal clamp fixing bolt is not correctly fitted in the recess at the end of the steering column.
Remedy
Check and if necessary refit the steering column universal joint fixing.
Steering column bearing may cause steering malfunction
Reported July 26, 2018Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2018/197EU Safety Gate A12/1357/18392 vehicles affected
Incorrect crimping may allow lateral movement of the steering column bearing, causing noise and play and potentially steering malfunction. The crimping will be checked and the steering column replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
STEERING COLUMN BEARING POSSIBLY CRIMPED TO THE INCORRECT SPECIFICATION.
Defect
On the affected vehicles the crimping preventing lateral movement of the steering column bearing may not be correct to specification. This may result in noise and play in the steering. Ultimately it could lead to steering malfunction.
Remedy
The remedy involves checking the crimping on the steering column and replacing the steering column if necessary.
Alternator or air conditioning compressor may detach
Reported January 23, 2018Model years 2017EU Safety Gate A12/0489/18
The alternator or air conditioning compressor may detach from the engine and fall onto the road because its anchoring screws may not be tightened to the correct torque. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
Screws anchoring the alternator and the air conditioning compressor may not be tightened to the correct torque. As a result, the alternator or the compressor could detach from the engine and fall onto the road.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by France
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.
Right-hand curtain airbag may not deploy correctly
Reported June 30, 2017Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2017/181EU Safety Gate A12/0987/175 vehicles affected
A component in the right-hand curtain airbag may be out of specification, so the airbag may not deploy correctly. It will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
RIGHT HAND CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION
Defect
A component within the right-hand curtain airbag may not conform to specification and the air bag may not deploy correctly.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the right hand curtain air bag.
Left curtain airbag may not deploy correctly
Reported June 30, 2017Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2017/1808 vehicles affected
A component in the left curtain airbag may be out of specification, so the airbag may not deploy correctly. The left curtain airbag will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
LEFT HAND CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
Defect
A component within the left-hand curtain airbag may not conform to specification and the air bag may not deploy correctly.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the left hand curtain air bag.
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.
Front airbag may not deploy
Reported March 7, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/08965 vehicles affected
The front seat airbag unit may fail to deploy in an impact, with no warning to the driver. The unit will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FRONT AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
Defect
The ignition module which triggers the front seat airbag may not deploy in the event of an impact. There is no indication to the driver the unit is faulty.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front seat airbag unit.
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
Turbocharger oil leak may damage the engine
Reported March 10, 2016Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2016/042102 vehicles affected
A faulty retaining bolt may cause an oil leak at the turbocharger lubrication union. Dealers will replace the bolt and seals.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
OIL LEAK MAY DAMAGE ENGINE
Defect
An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.
Front suspension mounting bolts may loosen
Reported March 13, 2015Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2015/06148 vehicles affected
Front subframe or suspension wishbone bolts may loosen or fall out, affecting handling or causing loss of control. The bolts will be checked and retorqued.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED
Defect
It is possible that the front subframe and suspension wishbones mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could result in the mounting bolt working loose and falling from the vehicle plus the possibility of the insecurity of the subframe or the front suspension wishbone. This can cause an issue with the handling or even loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to check and retorque the front subframe and suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
Front subframe mounting may fail
Reported July 24, 2014Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2014/08356 vehicles affected
Damage to the left-hand front subframe mounting may worsen over time and cause the mounting to fail, affecting attached components and vehicle control. The remedy is to check the subframe and replace it where necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
VEHICLE CONTROL MAY BE LOST
Defect
Front subframes on affected vehicles may show signs of damage to the left hand mounting point caused during the manufacturing process. Over time this may affect durability and cause the mounting to fail. This can affect security of components attached to the subframe and may affect control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Prior to failure the driver should notice excessive noise from this area. As a safety measure affected vehicles should be checked and where necessary the subframe replaced.
Front suspension wishbone bolts may break
Reported May 14, 2014Model years 2013DVSA recall R/2014/0476,184 vehicles affected
Front suspension wishbone mounting bolts may be incorrectly made and could break, causing noise and poor directional control. The bolts will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE COMPROMISED
Defect
The front suspension wishbone mounting bolts might not have been manufactured to the correct specification potentially causing a risk of these parts breaking. Broken mounting bolts can be noticed by the driver through noises and poor directional control.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts.
Fuel rail pipes may leak and create a fire risk
Reported February 26, 2014Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2014/0251,674 vehicles affected
High-pressure fuel rail pipes may not be tightened to specification, causing fuel to leak onto the engine. Vapour contacting a hot component could cause an engine bay fire. The pipes will be retightened to specification.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
Defect
It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
Remedy
Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
Rear screen seal may allow the screen to become loose
Reported June 7, 2013Model years 2013DVSA recall R/2013/06838 vehicles affected
A rear screen seal may be out of specification, allowing water into the boot and, in extreme cases, making the screen insecure. The seal will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
REAR SCREEN MAY DETACH
Defect
It has been identified that it is possible that the rear screen seal may not be to specification. This could lead to water ingress into the boot area which in extreme cases could cause the rear screen to become insecure in its housing.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the rear screen seal.
Engine may fail due to faulty bearings
Reported November 14, 2012Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2012/1294,676 vehicles affected
Con-rod shell bearings may wear prematurely and could cause engine failure. Dealers will replace the bearings.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE MAY FAIL
Defect
It has been established that the con-rod (big end) shell bearings may not have been manufactured to specification. This could lead to premature deterioration of the shells and if not identified it could result in engine failure.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace con-rod shell bearings.
Front brake hose may chafe
Reported November 2, 2012Model years 2012DVSA recall R/2012/12649 vehicles affected
The front brake hose may chafe, causing fluid loss, a warning light and reduced braking efficiency. It will be checked, secured correctly or replaced if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
BRAKE EFFICIENCY COULD BE REDUCED
Defect
The nearside front brake hose may not be properly secured and could chafe. If not noticed the chafing could cause loss of brake fluid and the warning lamp to illuminate. Additionally it is possible the braking efficiency could be adversely affected.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correctly secure the nearside front brake hose or replace the hose.
Wheel bolts may loosen
Reported October 24, 2012Model years 2012DVSA recall R/2012/123258 vehicles affected
Left-hand wheel bolts may not be tightened to specification, causing noise or vibration and potentially wheel detachment and loss of control. Check the bolts and retighten them if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
WHEEL BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE
Defect
It is possible that the left hand wheel bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could lead to noise or vibration from the wheels and if not rectified it could result in wheel detachment and loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to check and if necessary re-torque the wheel bolts.
Battery earth cable may break, cutting out the engine
Reported July 9, 2012Model years 2010–2011DVSA recall R/2012/076369 vehicles affected
The battery earth cable may break because its dimensions are incorrect, causing the engine to cut out. The battery negative cable will be replaced with one of the correct length and terminal specification.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
Defect
The battery earth cable dimensions are incorrect and may cause the cable to break. This will then cause the engine to cut out.
Remedy
Replace the battery negative cable with a new dimension cable. (length and terminal)
ABS block may affect ABS and stability control
Reported July 6, 2012Model years 2011–2012DVSA recall R/2012/0742,889 vehicles affected
An ABS block that does not meet specification could affect ABS and stability control when those systems activate. The hydraulic block will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ABS/ESP MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
Defect
The ABS block may not conform to manufacturer specification. This could affect the operation of the ABS/ESP systems on the rare occasions that they are activated.
Remedy
The hydraulic ABS/ESP block will be checked and if necessary replaced.
Battery earth cable may break and stop the engine
Reported May 1, 2012Model years 2010–2011DVSA recall R/2012/0621,962 vehicles affected
A dimensional defect may cause the battery earth cable to break, making the engine cut out. The cable will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
Defect
The engine may cut out as a dimensional nonconformity of the earth cable could lead to it breaking.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the battery earth cable.
Steering assistance may vary
Reported March 19, 2012Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2012/0332 vehicles affected
A steering mechanism component may be out of specification, causing steering to become stiff or easier to operate over time. The steering mechanism will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE AMOUNT OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY VARY
Defect
There is a possibility that a component internal to the steering mechanism may not be manufactured to the correct specification which over time can cause the steering to become either stiff or easier to operate.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering mechanism.
Battery earth cable may fail and cut out the engine
Reported March 7, 2012Model years 2010–2011DVSA recall R/2012/0222,712 vehicles affected
A battery earth return cable that does not meet specification could fail during operation and cause the engine to cut out. The cable will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
Defect
The battery earth return cable is not to the correct specification which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail. This could result in the engine cutting out.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.
Battery earth cable may fail and cut out engine
Reported January 25, 2012Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2012/0052,552 vehicles affected
The battery earth return cable may fail during operation, causing the engine to cut out. The cable will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
Defect
The battery earth return cable is not to the correct specification which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail. This could result in the engine cutting out.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.
Front suspension joint bolt may loosen
Reported December 9, 2011Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2011/16514 vehicles affected
If the lower swivel joint clamp bolt loosens, the joint may separate and affect directional control. The bolt tightening torque will be checked and corrected if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
SUSPENSION FIXINGS MAY LOOSEN
Defect
The front suspension lower swivel joint may not be tightened correctly. If the bolt slackens the joint may separate. This could adversely affect the directional control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the tightening torque of the lower swivel joint clamp bolt.
Battery earth cable may break
Reported November 24, 2011Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2011/1561,178 vehicles affected
The battery earth cable may be too short and break, causing the electrical circuit to fail and the engine to cut out. The cable will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
Defect
The earth cable for the battery may be too short and could break. If this happens the vehicle electrical circuit will fail. This could cause the engine to cut out.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the battery earth cable.
Driver airbag may not deploy correctly
Reported October 11, 2011Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2011/13750 vehicles affected
The driver airbag may not conform and could deploy poorly in a collision. The driver airbag will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
Defect
On affected vehicles the drivers airbag nay not be of conformity. This non-conformity could lead to poor deployment of the airbag in the event of a collision.
Remedy
Replace drivers airbag
Engine may cut out
Reported September 2, 2011Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2011/12027,525 vehicles affected
The battery earth return cable may be too short and fail at its gearbox mounting, causing the engine to cut out. The cable will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
Defect
The battery earth return cable maybe too short which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail at its gearbox mounting point. This could result in the engine cutting out.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.
Tailgate may fall when open
Reported August 30, 2011Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2011/11334 vehicles affected
A faulty ball joint connecting the tailgate strut may allow the open tailgate to fall. The struts will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
TAILGATE MAY NOT SECURE CORRECTLY
Defect
The tailgate may fall from the open position because of a potentially faulty ball joint to strut link.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the tailgate struts.
Air unit fixing bracket may break
Reported August 11, 2011Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2011/1041,057 vehicles affected
Vibration may break the engine air unit fixing bracket, potentially affecting surrounding components. The bracket will be removed and replaced with washers.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO DRIVE BELTS
Defect
The fixing bracket of the air unit on the engine may break under the effect of vibration. This could affect some of the surrounding components.
Remedy
Remove the bracket and replace with washers
Parking brake component may reduce braking efficiency
Reported July 14, 2011Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2011/0873,773 vehicles affected
A non-conforming part in the parking brake assembly may increase handbrake travel and affect parking brake efficiency. The affected parts will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT APPLY FULLY
Defect
A component within the parking brake assembly may not meet conformity this could result in a lengthening of the handbrake travel which could have an affect on the parking brake efficiency.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles and replace the non-conformity components.
Brake servo may reduce braking assistance
Reported May 20, 2011Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2011/06222 vehicles affected
An internal brake servo component may not meet specification, which could reduce braking assistance over time. The servo will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
BRAKE SERVO MAY NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION
Defect
On the affected vehicles an internal component of the braking assistance circuit amplifier may not be in conformity. This could result in reduction of braking over time.
Remedy
Replacement of the amplifier (Servo).
Rear seat welds may fail in an impact
Reported January 17, 2011Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2011/00338 vehicles affected
Welds under the floor may not hold the rear seats securely in a serious impact. The assembly will be checked and repaired if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
REAR SEAT SECURITY MAY FAIL IN AN IMPACT
Defect
Possible nonconformity of the welding between the cross rail under the floor and its end piece. This possible nonconformity may mean that the rear seats are not held correctly in place in the event of a serious impact.
Remedy
Checking of the assembly and repair if necessary.
Crankshaft fault may cause engine failure
Reported November 5, 2010Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2010/192216 vehicles affected
Incorrect machining may leave the crankshaft out of specification, causing insufficient lubrication and possible engine failure. The engine will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE MAY FAIL
Defect
Due to incorrect machining it is possible that the crankshaft is not to the correct specification which can lead to insufficient lubrication of the crankshaft and subsequent engine failure.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the engine.
Exterior lights may switch off without warning
Reported October 5, 2010Model years 2007–2008DVSA recall R/2010/15551,800 vehicles affected
The lighting system may not detect the exterior lighting control ring position, causing the lights to switch off without warning. The lighting management software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING
Defect
It has been identified that the position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.
Loose fuel tank bolts may cause a fuel leak
Reported September 22, 2010Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2010/14688 vehicles affected
Incorrectly torqued fuel tank mounting bolts may loosen, stress the fuel pipes and lead to a fuel leak. The bolts will be checked and retorqued if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FUEL MAY LEAK
Defect
The fuel tank mounting bolts may have been incorrectly torqued this may cause the mountings to become loose which can lead to stress on the fuel pipes and subsequently a fuel leak.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles to check and if necessary retorque of the mounting bolts.
Bonnet lock bolts may be loose
Reported September 16, 2010Model years 2009–2010DVSA recall R/2010/136134 vehicles affected
Loose bonnet lock fixing bolts may cause noise and vibration and, rarely, leave the bonnet insecure. The bolts will be checked and tightened to specification if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
BONNET MAY BE INSECURE
Defect
The bonnet lock fixing bolts may not be fully secure which can result in noise and vibration and in rare cases insecure holding by the bonnet catch and lock.
Remedy
On recalled vehicles the tightness of the bonnet lock fixing bolts will be checked and where necessary tightened to specification.
Engine cradle bolts may loosen
Reported September 9, 2010Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2010/13216 vehicles affected
Bolts securing the engine cradle to the chassis may loosen, causing noise or vibration and, rarely, altered vehicle handling. All securing bolts will be replaced and tightened to the correct specification.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
INCORRECT SUBFRAME BOLT TORQUE MAY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING
Defect
The bolts securing the engine cradle to the chassis may not be fully secure. There is a possibility that the bolts may loosen which will result in noise vibration and in rare cases an alteration in vehicle handling.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace all the securing bolts and tighten them to the correct specification.
Front brake hose may reduce braking efficiency
Reported July 7, 2010Model years 2008–2010DVSA recall R/2010/0867,760 vehicles affected
A deformed or twisted section of the front brake hose may reduce braking efficiency. The hose will be inspected and replaced if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY
Defect
It has been established that on some C3's the rigid section of the front brake hose may be deformed or twisted. This could result in a deterioration of the braking efficiency.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles and inspect the brake hose for distortion and replace if required.
Front axle fixings may loosen
Reported July 7, 2010Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2010/07672 vehicles affected
The front axle fixings may not be tight enough, which could make the axle insecure and impair directional control. The fixings will be checked and tightened to specification if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FRONT AXLE MAY DETACH
Defect
The front axle fixings may not have been tightened sufficiently. This may result in the front axle becoming insecure which may in rare cases if not corrected cause directional control to become impaired.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the front axle fixings and where necessary tighten them to specification.
Front right drive shaft may fail
Reported April 19, 2010DVSA recall R/2010/043228 vehicles affected
The front right drive shaft may fail, causing loss of drive. It will be checked and replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
LOSS OF DRIVE
Defect
The front right hand drive-shaft may fail.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles to check and if necessary replace the right hand drive-shaft
Lights may switch off unexpectedly
Reported October 19, 2009Model years 2006–2008DVSA recall R/2009/113111,258 vehicles affected
Incorrect positioning of the lighting control ring by the lighting management system may cause the lights to switch off unexpectedly. Update the lighting management software.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY
Defect
It has been identified that due to incorrect positioning of the exterior lighting control ring by the lighting management system the lights may switch off unexpectedly.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated
Parking brake cable may fail
Reported October 14, 2009Model years 2009DVSA recall R/2009/0961,508 vehicles affected
The parking brake may fail because its cable was not made to specification. The parking brake cables will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
Defect
The parking brake may fail due to the cable not being manufactured to specification.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the parking brakes cables.
Engine relay unit may cause equipment faults
Reported December 24, 2008Model years 2008DVSA recall R/2008/19942,217 vehicles affected
An incorrect engine relay unit may deteriorate and cause operating faults or failure of some equipment. The unit will be checked and replaced if it is not to the correct specification.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
WIPERS / LIGHTS/ BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED.
Defect
An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.
Front suspension wishbone bolts may loosen
Reported October 20, 2008Model years 2008DVSA recall R/2008/1509,304 vehicles affected
Insufficient tightening of the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts could cause them to loosen and create abnormal noise. The bolts will be retightened.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FRONT SUSPENSION WISHBONE COULD BECOME LOOSE
Defect
The tightening torque for the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts has proved insufficient. This can lead to loosening represented by abnormal noise
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and retorque front suspension wishbone bolts
Braking efficiency may reduce
Reported December 19, 2006Model years 2006DVSA recall R/2006/2258,064 vehicles affected
If battery voltage is abnormally low, the anti-lock braking system control unit may not work to specification, rarely reducing braking efficiency. The control unit will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY REDUCE
Defect
If the battery voltage is abnormally low the antilock braking system electronic control unit may not perform to specification which in rare cases may cause a reduction in braking efficiency.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the Electronic Control Unit.
Accelerator pedal may return too slowly
Reported March 28, 2006Model years 2005DVSA recall R/2006/05119,736 vehicles affected
The accelerator pedal may return too slowly, affecting vehicle driving. The pedal will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURNS TOO SLOWLY
Defect
It has been identified that the accelerator pedal can return too slowly. This can have an effect on the driving of the vehicle
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the accelerator pedal replaced.
Brake linkage may reduce braking efficiency
Reported December 15, 2005Model years 2005DVSA recall R/2005/18520,316 vehicles affected
A defectively assembled brake linkage lever may reduce braking efficiency. The lever will be checked and repositioned if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY
Defect
This concern relates to right hand drive vehicles only. There may cases of the brake linkage lever being defectively assembled which may result in a loss of braking efficiency.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected check and where necessary reposition the brake pedal relay linkage lever.
Suspension spring may break and contact tyre
Reported October 26, 2005Model years 2001–2003DVSA recall R/2005/14756,604 vehicles affected
If a suspension spring breaks, it could contact the vehicle tyre. A suspension cup will be fitted to each side of the front suspension.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
SUSPENSION SPRINGS MAY BREAK
Defect
In the exceptional event of a spring breaking there could be a risk of the spring making contact with the vehicle tyre.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a suspension cup to each side of the front suspension.
Sunroof securing nuts may fail
Reported February 8, 2005Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2005/02064 vehicles affected
The panoramic sunroof glass securing nuts may not meet quality requirements and could fail. The securing nuts will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE SECURING NUTS OF THE SUNROOF MAY FAIL
Defect
The C3 vehicles concerned are fitted with a panoramic sunroof in respect of which the mobile glass has securing nuts that do not meet the manufacturer's quality requirements.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace the sunroof securing nuts.
Roof bars may slip when carrying bulky objects
Reported March 22, 2004Model years 2001–2004DVSA recall R/2004/022381 vehicles affected
Roof bars may slip when bulky objects are placed on them. The roof bars will be replaced with a modified type.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ROOF BARS MAY SLIP
Defect
Possibility that roof bars may slip when bulky objects are placed on them
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace roof bars with modified type.
Water ingress may cause ABS failure or fire
Reported January 21, 2003Model years 2002DVSA recall R/2003/0165,032 vehicles affected
Water entering the ABS control unit connector may cause the anti-lock braking system to malfunction or, if it causes a short circuit, a fire. The connector will be protected from water; the control unit will be replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
WATER INGRESS MAY CAUSE ANTI LOCK BRAKE CONTROL UNIT TO MALFUNCTION
Defect
Water ingress to the ABS ECU connector may cause a malfunction of the anti lock braking system. In the worst case water contamination could cause a short circuit and fire in the ABS control unit.
Remedy
Protect the ABS connector from water ingress. Replace the ABS ECU if found necessary.
Passenger airbag may not fully deploy
Reported December 13, 2002Model years 2002DVSA recall R/2002/174361 vehicles affected
The front passenger airbag may not fully deploy in an impact. A replacement airbag will be fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT COMPLETELY DEPLOY
Defect
The front passenger air bag may not fully deploy in an impact.
Remedy
Fit a replacement air bag.
Front suspension ball joint may separate
Reported September 13, 2002Model years 2002DVSA recall R/2002/1212,828 vehicles affected
The lower ball joint pinch bolts may be loose. If the ball joint separates from the suspension arm, directional control may be affected. The bolts will be checked and tightened if needed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT CONCERN
Defect
The front suspension lower ball joint pinch bolts may not have been fully tightened. In the worst case separation of the ball joint from the suspension arm would affect directional control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Check the ball joint pinch bolts for correct torque and tighten where necessary.

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.

Back to the Citroën C3

Alarm may sound randomly

Power steering wiring harness may short circuit

Alternator protection cap may contact filter pipe

Front camera calibration may be incorrect

Body control software may affect speed limit indication

Brake pedal bracket pin may be missing or misassembled

On-board diagnostics may not detect emissions faults

High-pressure fuel pipe connections may leak

Camshaft chain may wear or break

Seat belt pretensioner may malfunction in a crash

Airbag inflator may rupture

Oil jet nozzle may provide inadequate engine lubrication

Airbag inflator may rupture

Engine software may cause emissions non-compliance

Fuel tank may allow fuel to seep

Rear axle crossmember may not meet specifications

Timing belt debris may affect brake assistance

Timing belt material may affect the brake vacuum pump

Loose screws may affect wheels, brake cable or doors

Rear axle fixings may have incorrect torque

Right-hand drive shaft joint may break

Incorrect calculator software may cause excess NOx emissions

Front lower ball-joint fasteners may be loose or missing

Airbag inflator may rupture and release fragments

Timing belt material may affect brake vacuum pump

Front airbag igniters may not deploy correctly

Airbag inflator may rupture and release fragments

Steering geometry may be set incorrectly

Engine software may cause excess NOx emissions

Airbag control unit may prevent deployment

Steering column clamp bolt may be fitted incorrectly

Steering column bearing may cause steering malfunction

Alternator or air conditioning compressor may detach

Engine component may cause loss of performance

Right-hand curtain airbag may not deploy correctly

Left curtain airbag may not deploy correctly

Starter motor relay may overheat

Front airbag may not deploy

Hydraulic brake block may allow a wheel to lock

Turbocharger oil leak may damage the engine

Front suspension mounting bolts may loosen

Front subframe mounting may fail

Front suspension wishbone bolts may break

Fuel rail pipes may leak and create a fire risk

Rear screen seal may allow the screen to become loose

Engine may fail due to faulty bearings

Front brake hose may chafe

Wheel bolts may loosen

Battery earth cable may break, cutting out the engine

ABS block may affect ABS and stability control

Battery earth cable may break and stop the engine

Steering assistance may vary

Battery earth cable may fail and cut out the engine

Battery earth cable may fail and cut out engine

Front suspension joint bolt may loosen

Battery earth cable may break

Driver airbag may not deploy correctly

Engine may cut out

Tailgate may fall when open

Air unit fixing bracket may break

Parking brake component may reduce braking efficiency

Brake servo may reduce braking assistance

Rear seat welds may fail in an impact

Crankshaft fault may cause engine failure

Exterior lights may switch off without warning

Loose fuel tank bolts may cause a fuel leak

Bonnet lock bolts may be loose

Engine cradle bolts may loosen

Front brake hose may reduce braking efficiency

Front axle fixings may loosen

Front right drive shaft may fail

Lights may switch off unexpectedly

Parking brake cable may fail

Engine relay unit may cause equipment faults

Front suspension wishbone bolts may loosen

Braking efficiency may reduce

Accelerator pedal may return too slowly

Brake linkage may reduce braking efficiency

Suspension spring may break and contact tyre

Sunroof securing nuts may fail