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Citroën C8 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Citroën C8 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Citroën C8. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
20 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 20 launched 2003 to 2015
  • Most recent 8 December 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/243
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2005 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Citroën C8?

Not every Citroën C8 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Citroën C8 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2003 to 2026

2005 had the most, with 3. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Citroën C8 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’03 2
’04 1
’05 3
’06 3
’07 1
’08 2
’09 0
’10 3
’11 2
’12 1
’13 1
’14 0
’15 1
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Citroën C8 recall, newest first

2015 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 8 December 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/243 Manufacturer ref. NKA

Defect
The fuel filter's integrated heater may be defective and could cause the cover to distort. This could cause air ingress and fuel egress. Either could cause poor starting and a warning light should illuminate
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace fuel heater cover. Check and if necessary replace connector.
Vehicles affected
9,483 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2012 to 2 Jan 2014

2013 1 recall

Loss of steering

Launched 2 September 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/099 Manufacturer ref. MXL

Defect
The steering column to steering wheel shaft may not have been assembled correctly. If not corrected noise and play will become apparent and if these warnings are not acted on eventually steering control could be lost.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary refit the steering column correctly to the steering wheel shaft.
Vehicles affected
37 across everything the recall covers
Built
15 Jun 2011 to 14 Nov 2011
Also covers

2012 1 recall

Tyre may deflate

Launched 28 March 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/042 Manufacturer ref. MPW

Defect
Some tyres may have suffered superficial damage when the vehicle was being transported. The front Left hand tyre may have localised damage on the tread or the inner side. The tyre may rip and deflate.
Remedy
Carry out a visual check of the condition of the tyre in the affected areas and replace the tyre if necessary.
Vehicles affected
17 across everything the recall covers
Built
19 Jan 2012 to 20 Jan 2012
Also covers

2011 2 recalls

Power steering assistance may fail

Launched 11 July 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/082 Manufacturer ref. MLH

Defect
It is possible that the wiring harness for the power assisted steering motor may come in contact with other components in the engine bay. Should this occur then it is possible that the power steering assistance on this large vehicle may become affected.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and fit protection to the wiring harness.
Vehicles affected
1,357 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Feb 2010 to 7 Feb 2011
Also covers

Fuel may leak

Launched 22 February 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/018 Manufacturer ref. MJM

Defect
It is possible that the fuel return pipe may chaff on the diesel fuel filter support in the engine compartment. This can if not identified result in a fuel leak.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles for the addition of a protective sleeve to the return pipe.
Vehicles affected
33 across everything the recall covers
Built
8 Jul 2010 to 13 Oct 2010

2010 3 recalls

Lights may fail without warning

Launched 5 October 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/155 Manufacturer ref. MFL

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.
Vehicles affected
12,950 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jul 2007 to 27 Mar 2008

Braking efficiency may be compromised

Launched 9 August 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/111 Manufacturer ref. MFZ

Defect
The threaded portion of the brake linkage rod in the brake control system may not be to conformity. This could result in a reduction of braking efficiency.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to check rod and replace if found not to meet conformity.
Vehicles affected
630 across everything the recall covers
Built
24 Feb 2010 to 27 May 2010
Also covers

Vehicle exterior lights may fail without warning

Launched 6 January 2010 DVSA recall R/2009/158 Manufacturer ref. MBU

Defect
The lighting management system may incorrectly detect the position of the exterior lighting control switch. This may cause the exterior light to switch off without warning.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and install a new version of the exterior lighting management software to the vehicle.
Vehicles affected
592 C8 vehicles
Built
1 Jul 2007 to 27 Mar 2008

2008 2 recalls

Possible leakage from the diesel return pipe fixed to the intake manifold.

Launched 28 July 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/115 Manufacturer ref. yhw

Defect
It has been identified that the diesel fuel return pipe which is fixed to the inlet manifold may be abraded to the extent that if left undetected will leak.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles as a preventative measure will have the pipe inspected for damage. If any is found the pipe will be replaced. In cases where the pipe remains undamaged it will be fitted with reinforcement.
Vehicles affected
1,611 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Mar 2006 to 30 Jan 2008

Vacuum braking assistance may reduce.

Launched 16 July 2008 DVSA recall R/2008/111 Manufacturer ref. ygj

Defect
It has been identified that the check valve within the brake assistance vacuum pump may suffer from a non-conformity which in time may reduce the braking assistance.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles as a preventative measure will have the subject valve replaced. At the same time certain vehicles will also have the air dosing unit replaced.
Vehicles affected
307 across everything the recall covers
Built
16 May 2006 to 22 Dec 2006

2007 1 recall

Possibility of extended brake pedal travel

Launched 7 November 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/164 Manufacturer ref. YEW

Defect
It has been identified that a brake hose may become worn as a result of rubbing contact against the heat shield protecting the exhaust system. This may lead in extreme cases to a leak from a brake circuit which manifests itself in increased brake pedal travel.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the exhaust heat shield adjusted in order to maintain the correct distance from the subject brake hose. Should the hose display signs of wear it will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
18 C8 vehicles
Built
12 Dec 2006 to 20 Apr 2007

2006 3 recalls

Seatbelt may not operate as designed

Launched 6 May 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/080 Manufacturer ref. XYA

Defect
The seat belt locking action may not be as fast as it is designed to be.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that may be affecte check the date of manufacture of the seat belts and where necessary replace the seat belts.
Vehicles affected
39 across everything the recall covers
Built
4 Jan 2006 to 5 Jan 2006
Also covers

Braking may be affected

Launched 6 May 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/071 Manufacturer ref. XVZ

Defect
Braking assistance could be adversely affected by freezing of moisture that may accumulate in the vacuum circuit.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that may be affected and fit a separate air vent complete with filter to each electro valve fitted to the vacuum circuit.
Vehicles affected
5,062 C8 vehicles
Built
8 Jul 2003 to 29 Nov 2004

Fuel may leak into engine

Launched 26 January 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/011 Manufacturer ref. XWN

Defect
A potential fault within the engine management system could cause an internal engine fuel leak via one or more of the injectors following engine switch off. The engine would then not restart because of the excess fuel present in the inlet manifold or cylinders.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the engine management unit software updated.
Vehicles affected
502 C8 vehicles
Built
25 Apr 2002 to 10 Apr 2003

2005 3 recalls

Brake fluid may leak

Launched 26 September 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/136 Manufacturer ref. XVY

Defect
There is a possibility of a brake pipe contacting the clip of the turbo-charger air inlet union. In extreme cases this could lead to a loss of brake fluid causing the brake warning lamp to come on.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and where necessary reposition the clip of the turbo-charger air inlet union. If the brake pipe shows traces of wear it will need to be replaced.
Vehicles affected
2,305 C8 vehicles
Built
1 Jul 2003 to 31 Mar 2004

The engine protection tray may detach

Launched 8 July 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/094 Manufacturer ref. XUQ

Defect
The fixings for the under engine protection tray could deteriorate which could lead in some cases to the tray falling whilst the vehicle is in motion.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the engine under protection tray fixings replaced.
Vehicles affected
5,218 C8 vehicles
Built
1 Apr 2002 to 30 Sept 2004

Airbag light may come on inadvertently

Launched 8 July 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/093 Manufacturer ref. XTX

Defect
Due to draining of the condensation from the air conditioning system into the passenger compartment the air bag warning light may activate unintentionally. This in extreme cases may cause the air bag system to malfunction.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the sealing of the pipe which drains the condensation from the air conditioning system improved.
Vehicles affected
5,628 C8 vehicles
Built
1 Apr 2002 to 31 Jul 2004

2004 1 recall

Heater blower module - risk of fire

Launched 9 February 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/017 Manufacturer ref. XRN

Defect
There is a possibility of defective components in the heater blower which could cause a short circuit and a loss of ventilation of the passenger compartment and in an extreme condition could set fire to the wiring harness.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace heater blower module.
Vehicles affected
25 C8 vehicles
Built
1 Apr 2002 to 31 Oct 2002

2003 2 recalls

Water ingress into the airbag ECU

Launched 18 July 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/121 Manufacturer ref. XPC

Defect
Water ingress into the airbag electronic control unit (ECU) could result in illumination of the warning light and in the worst case unintentional deployment of the airbag.
Remedy
Seal the airbag ECU compartment.
Vehicles affected
118 C8 vehicles
Built
25 Apr 2002 to 12 Dec 2002

Electrical signal could neutralise the sliding door safety lock.

Launched 18 July 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/120 Manufacturer ref. XPB

Defect
When the vehicle is moving an electrical signal could neutralise the sliding door safety lock and allow the door to open unintentionally.
Remedy
Fit a replacement electronic control unit to the door.
Vehicles affected
269 C8 vehicles
Built
25 Apr 2002 to 12 Dec 2002

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 20 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Citroën C8. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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