Citroën C5 X recalls

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

1. Interior door handles may deactivate

   Reported June 3, 2026Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2026/229131 vehicles affected

   The interior door handles may unexpectedly deactivate while the engine is running, leaving occupants unable to exit. The Vehicle Supervision Module software will be updated.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   VSM software Interior door handles

   Defect

   Affected vehicles may experience an unexpected deactivation of the interior door handles when the key is in engine-running mode which could result in occupants being unable to exit.

   Remedy

   Update the Vehicle Supervision Module software.

2. Automatic braking warning light may not illuminate

   Reported April 21, 2026Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2025/543101 vehicles affected

   If the front camera is blocked, the automatic emergency braking warning light may not illuminate. The system operates in a degraded mode but remains functional with radar support. Vehicle system management software will be updated.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   VSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera.

   Defect

   On certain Citroen vehicles the Automatic Emergency Braking Assist telltale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked. No AEB warning telltale meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster. An additional pop-up appears for around 10 seconds at each key on/key off (Driving Assistance Sensor Blind: clean sensor see User Manual). The Automatic Emergency Braking system is operating in a degraded mode but remains functional due to radar support.

   Remedy

   To rectify this issue we will update the Vehicle System Management software

3. High-pressure fuel pipe connections may leak

   Reported July 18, 2025Model years 2023–2025DVSA 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.

4. Under-bonnet fuel pipe may leak

   Reported February 13, 2025Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2025/056EU Safety Gate SR/00426/2566 vehicles affected

   A weak crimp on the under-bonnet fuel pipe may cause a leak. The fuel pipe will be changed.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   Citroen C5 Aircross C5X Fuel Pipe Leakage.

   Defect

   Affected vehicles may face potential leakage of the under-bonnet fuel pipe due to a weakness of its crimping.

   Remedy

   Change the fuel pipe.

5. Low-pressure fuel pipe may leak

   Reported October 20, 2022Model years 2022DVSA recall R/2022/3142 vehicles affected

   Damage during manufacture may cause the low-pressure rubber fuel pipe in the engine compartment to leak, creating a risk of fire. The pipe will be checked and replaced.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   There is the possibility that the rubber fuel pipe could have potentially been damaged during the crimping process which could lead to a fuel leak of the low pressure fuel pipe.

   Defect

   A rubber fuel pipe could have potentially been damaged during the manufacturing process which could lead to a fuel leak of the low pressure fuel pipe in the engine compartment that could in a worst-case scenario result in a risk of fire

   Remedy

   To check and replace the fuel pipe

6. Front left wheel mounting bolts may be loose

   Reported June 21, 2022Model years 2021EU Safety Gate A12/00624/23

   Improperly tightened front left wheel mounting bolts may cause loss of vehicle control while driving, creating accident risk. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.

   Official EU Safety Gate text

   Component

   Injuries

   Defect

   The front left wheel mounting bolts may not be properly tightened, which can cause a loss of vehicle control while 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

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.