Citroën C8 Recall R/2006/011: Fuel May Leak Into Engine, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Jan 2006
- Launched
- 502
- vehicles in the UK
- XWN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C8 vehicles built between 25 April 2002 and 10 April 2003. A potential fault within the engine management system could cause an internal engine fuel leak via one or more of the injectors following engine switch off. The dealer will update the engine management unit software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A potential fault within the engine management system could cause an internal engine fuel leak via one or more of the injectors following engine switch off. The engine would then not restart because of the excess fuel present in the inlet manifold or cylinders.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK INTO ENGINE Defect: A potential fault within the engine management system could cause an internal engine fuel leak via one or more of the injectors following engine switch off. The engine would then not restart because of the excess fuel present in the inlet manifold or cylinders. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the engine management unit software updated.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause an internal engine fuel leak via one or more of the injectors following engine switch off.
The Fix
The dealer will update the engine management unit software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
C8 built between 25 April 2002 and 10 April 2003 may be included. Citroën estimates 502 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 XWN or the DVSA reference R/2006/011. 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/2005/185 on 15 Dec 2005, for possible loss of braking efficiency. The one launched after it was R/2006/018 on 8 Feb 2006, for spare wheel tyre pressure incorrectly stated on information label. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/011, launched 26 January 2006. 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.