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Citroen C3 Aircross recalls

DVSA has published 15 safety recalls that name the Citroen C3 Aircross since 2017, 9 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 45,766 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Citroen C3 Aircross recalls, newest first

  1. C3, C3 AIRCROSS · alarm triggered randomly - bcm software

    30 Mar 2026 · R/2026/122

    On affected vehicles due to a Body Control Module (BCM) software weakness an alarm siren may randomly trigger when the vehicle is locked.

    Fix: Update the BCM software.

    5,885 vehicles · built 25 Mar 2025 to 9 Feb 2026

  2. C3, C3 AIRCROSS, C4, C4X · alternator protection

    9 Mar 2026 · R/2026/073

    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.

    Fix: 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.

    2,391 vehicles · built 22 Feb 2024 to 22 Dec 2025

  3. C3, C3 AIRCROSS · citroen c3 c3 aircross brake pedal bracket connection.

    21 Nov 2025 · R/2025/514

    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.

    Fix: Check the brake pedal connection confirm proper assembly and rework it if necessary.

    1,890 vehicles · built 10 Jun 2025 to 2 Nov 2025

  4. C3 AIRCROSS · citroen c3 c3 aircross risk of brake bar welding breakage.

    2 Sep 2025 · R/2025/363

    On affected vehicles there is a risk of the brake bar welding breaking leading to a complete loss of braking.

    Fix: Currently there is no determined remedy. You are advised not to drive the vehicle. The repairer will arrange a replacement mobility solution.

    263 vehicles · built 4 Jun 2025 to 2 Aug 2025

  5. BERLINGO, C3, C3 AIRCROSS, C4, C4 PICASSO, C5 AIRCROSS, DISPATCH, RELAY III, SPACETOURER · emission recall – on board diagnostics

    18 Aug 2025 · R/2025/346

    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.

    Fix: Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.

    7 vehicles · built 12 Sep 2017 to 28 Nov 2020

  6. BERLINGO, C3 AIRCROSS, C3 V4, C4, C5 AIRCROSS, SPACETOURER · citroen dv5r engines camshaft chain.

    3 Jul 2025 · R/2025/247

    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.

    Fix: 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.

    1,112 vehicles · built 10 Oct 2017 to 30 Jan 2023

  7. C3 AIRCROSS, C4, C4X · citroen c3 c4 c4x selective catalytic reduction diagnosis issues.

    9 Jan 2025 · R/2025/012

    On affected vehicles the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software is not according to specification.

    Fix: Upload modified software to the ECU.

    160 vehicles · built 18 May 2022 to 17 Oct 2023

  8. C3, C3 AIRCROSS, C4, C4 PICASSO, C5 AIRCROSS · cross carline engine software

    13 Mar 2024 · R/2024/136

    On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.

    Fix: Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.

    208 vehicles · built 3 Jan 2022 to 18 Nov 2022

  9. C3, C3 AIRCROSS · affected vehicles may have been fitted with a rear axle crossmember that was not manufactured according to specifications.

    21 Jul 2023 · R/2023/220

    Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a rear axle crossmember that was not manufactured according to specifications.

    Fix: Check and replace the rear axle crossmember if necessary.

    372 vehicles · built 26 May 2022 to 15 Jun 2022

  10. C-ELYSEE, C3, C3 AIRCROSS · the calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of nox which do not comply with the regulatory limits

    18 Oct 2019 · R/2019/353

    Engine management software issue could result in incorrect emission levels.

    Fix: Update the engine management software.

    16,144 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2017 to 12 Apr 2019

  11. C3 AIRCROSS · the bonnet hook may not be secured correctly

    19 Aug 2019 · R/2019/275

    It is possible that the bonnet hook may not be secured correctly with securing nuts.

    Fix: Check and if necessary fit new nuts or replace the bonnet assembly.

    10 vehicles · built 3 Apr 2018 to 9 May 2018

  12. C3 AIRCROSS · the wires in one of the connectors of the seats position sensor may not be correct to specification

    12 Feb 2019 · R/2019/053

    The wires in one of the connectors of the seats position sensor may not be correct

    Fix: Correcting the wires in the connector of the seats position sensor.

    12,649 vehicles · built 2 Dec 2016 to 13 Dec 2018

  13. C3 AIRCROSS · anti theft wheel bolts may not be tightened to the correct specification.

    13 Aug 2018 · R/2018/219

    On the affected vehicles the tightening torques of the anti-theft wheel bolts may not be to the correct to specification.

    Fix: The remedy involves correcting the anti-theft wheel bolts tightening torques.

    4,595 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2017 to 29 May 2018

  14. C3 AIRCROSS · rear wheel hub bearings may not be to correct specification

    12 Apr 2018 · R/2018/109

    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.

    Fix: 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.

    5 vehicles · built 8 Sep 2017 to 14 Sep 2017

  15. BERLINGO, BERLINGO VU (89), C3, C3 AIRCROSS, C4, C4 PICASSO, DS3, DS4, DS5 · engine component may not be to specification

    15 Dec 2017 · R/2017/339

    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.

    Fix: On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.

    75 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2017 to 30 Nov 2017

Other Citroen models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.