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Citroën Saxo safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Citroën Saxo 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 Saxo. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
3 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 3 launched 1997 to 2001
  • Most recent 8 August 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/096
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 1997 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Citroën Saxo?

Not every Citroën Saxo 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 Saxo recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1997 to 2026

1997 had the most, with 1. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Citroën Saxo safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’97 1
’98 0
’99 0
’00 1
’01 1
’02 0
’03 0
’04 0
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’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 Saxo recall, newest first

2001 1 recall

Parking brake efficiency may be reduced

Launched 8 August 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/096 Manufacturer ref. XGC

Defect
A potential defect in the rear brake caliper may cause the parking brake efficiency to be reduced.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to check the operation of each brake caliper and replacement of the caliper if necessary.
Vehicles affected
484 Saxo vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2001 to 28 Feb 2001

2000 1 recall

Possibility of loss of brake servo assistance

Launched 1 February 2000 DVSA recall R/2000/005

Defect
There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve.
Vehicles affected
9,088 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 1999 to 31 Oct 1999

1997 1 recall

Possible disengagement of driving seat catch

Launched 11 April 1997 DVSA recall R/1997/011

Defect
There is a risk of disengagement of the drivers seat catch allowing the seat to move on its runners.
Remedy
The recall operation will check the security of the seat runner which will be replaced if necessary. In some cases replacement of the seat frame will be required.
Vehicles affected
7,309 Saxo vehicles
Built
up to 30 Sept 1996

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 3 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Citroën Saxo. 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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