Citroën Picasso Recall R/2003/082: Incorrect Wiring Connections To Air Bag Control Unit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 May 2003
- Launched
- 8,297
- vehicles in the UK
- XNN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Picasso vehicles built between 1 September 2002 and 31 January 2003. Transposed wiring connections to the side air bags control unit will result in deployment of the air bag on the opposite side of an impact. The dealer will correct the wiring connections. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Transposed wiring connections to the side air bags control unit will result in deployment of the air bag on the opposite side of an impact.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT WIRING CONNECTIONS TO AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT Defect: Transposed wiring connections to the side air bags control unit will result in deployment of the air bag on the opposite side of an impact. Remedy: Correct the wiring connections.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in deployment of the air bag on the opposite side of an impact.
The Fix
The dealer will correct the wiring connections.
Are You Affected?
Picasso built between 1 September 2002 and 31 January 2003 may be included. Citroën estimates 8,297 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Citroën, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Citroën.
- Book with any franchised Citroën dealer, quoting the campaign code XNN or the DVSA reference R/2003/082. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlingo, Picasso, XsaraRear damper may become insecure | Book soon | R/2009/099 | |
| PicassoEngine may fail | Low | R/2006/095 | |
| Berlingo, Berlingo Multispace, PicassoSuspension springs may break | Book soon | R/2005/095 | |
| C4, C5, PicassoDiesel fuel return pipe may leak | Urgent | R/2005/057 | |
| PicassoAbnormal wear on the dashboard harness | Urgent | R/2005/016 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2003/081 on 14 May 2003, for possible short circuit. The one launched after it was R/2003/103 on 23 Jun 2003, for brake servo vacuum pipe may detach. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/082, launched 14 May 2003. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.