Citroën Picasso Recall R/2003/129: Transposed Wiring Connections At Airbag Control Unit, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Aug 2003
- Launched
- 8,321
- vehicles in the UK
- XQF
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Picasso vehicles built between 1 September 2002 and 31 January 2003. The wiring connections to the left and right side lateral airbags may have been transposed. The dealer will check the wiring connections and correct them where found necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The wiring connections to the left and right side lateral airbags may have been transposed. This could result in deployment of the incorrect airbag in a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: TRANSPOSED WIRING CONNECTIONS AT AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT. Defect: The wiring connections to the left and right side lateral airbags may have been transposed. This could result in deployment of the incorrect airbag in a collision. Remedy: Check the wiring connections and correct them where found necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in deployment of the incorrect airbag in a collision.
The Fix
The dealer will check the wiring connections and correct them where found necessary.
Are You Affected?
Picasso built between 1 September 2002 and 31 January 2003 may be included. Citroën estimates 8,321 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 XQF or the DVSA reference R/2003/129. 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?.
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2003/115 on 26 Jul 2003, for possible failure of the bottom engine mounting tie bar. The one launched after it was R/2003/151 on 3 Oct 2003, for possible cracking of road wheel. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/129, launched 6 August 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.