Citroën C8 Recall R/2003/121: Water Ingress Into The Airbag ECU, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 18 Jul 2003
- Launched
- 118
- vehicles in the UK
- XPC
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C8 vehicles built between 25 April 2002 and 12 December 2002. 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. The dealer will seal the airbag ECU compartment. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WATER INGRESS INTO THE AIRBAG ECU 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in illumination of the warning light and in the worst case unintentional deployment of the airbag.
The Fix
The dealer will seal the airbag ECU compartment.
Are You Affected?
C8 built between 25 April 2002 and 12 December 2002 may be included. Citroën estimates 118 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 XPC or the DVSA reference R/2003/121. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C8 and 3 moreFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2015/243 | |
| C8, Dispatch IIILoss of steering | Urgent | R/2013/099 | |
| C8, Dispatch IIITyre may deflate | Book soon | R/2012/042 | |
| C8, Dispatch IIIPower steering assistance may fail | Urgent | R/2011/082 | |
| C4, C4 Picasso, C8, Dispatch IIIFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2011/018 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2003/120 on 18 Jul 2003, for electrical signal could neutralise the sliding door safety lock. The one launched after it was R/2003/114 on 26 Jul 2003, for possible fire risk in heater blower wiring harness. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/121, launched 18 July 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.