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Citroën ZX safety recalls

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

Last updated
Records analysed
4 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 4 launched 1992 to 1996
  • Most recent 16 August 1996 DVSA recall R/1996/064
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 1994 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Citroën ZX?

Not every Citroën ZX 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 ZX recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1992 to 2026

1994 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Citroën ZX safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’92 1
’93 0
’94 2
’95 0
’96 1
’97 0
’98 0
’99 0
’00 0
’01 0
’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 ZX recall, newest first

1996 1 recall

1)seat belt buckle may jam following normal operation of pretensioner 2)involuntary operation of drivers air bag

Launched 16 August 1996 DVSA recall R/1996/064

Defect
1) The seat belt may jam following normal operation of the seat belt pretensioners in an accident. 2) The drivers airbag may deploy involuntarily.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles and:- 1) Replace the original seat belt buckle and its associated pretensioner control by new Autoliv components. 2) Upgrade the drivers airbag to the latest specification.
Vehicles affected
25,367 ZX vehicles
Built
1 Nov 1994 to 31 Mar 1995

1994 2 recalls

Chafing of brake pipes

Launched 16 December 1994 DVSA recall R/1994/076

Defect
There may be inadequate clearance between one or both brake pipes at the master cylinder and a coolant pipe bracket on the cylinder head. Intermittent contact can consequently occur due to engine movement under high load. Should any of the brake
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles and inspect and re-route the subject brake pipes. Any brake pipes found to be damaged will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
515 ZX vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1992 to 31 Dec 1994

Front brake pipe chafe condition

Launched 22 April 1994 DVSA recall R/1994/022

Defect
It is possible that the front brake pipe may be contacted by the anti-roll bar link rod. In extreme conditions this may result in fluid leakage and partial loss of braking.
Remedy
The affected vehicles will be recalled and inspected for contact between the brake pipes and the anti-roll bar link. If no contact has taken place the pipe(s) will be re-set to ensure adequate clearance. Any pipes showing signs of contact will be replaced
Vehicles affected
16,419 ZX vehicles
Built
up to 6 Oct 1992

1992 1 recall

Clutch lever may foul engine wiring

Launched 17 February 1992 DVSA recall R/1992/002

Defect
There is a possibility that the clutch lever may foul a moulded clip which secures the engine wiring harness. Should this occur the clip may open releasing the harness and making it liable to chafing and damage by the clutch lever.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles and substitute a nylon fixing strap for the original moulded harness clip. This will ensure adequate operating clearance for the clutch lever.
Vehicles affected
1,632 ZX vehicles
Built
up to 18 Sept 1991

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