Citroën C5 Recall R/2006/030: Fuel Leaking Into Engine, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Feb 2006
- Launched
- 257
- vehicles in the UK
- XVS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C5 vehicles built between 27 July 2004 and 25 February 2005. A potential fault in the engine management system could cause an internal fuel leak via one or more of the fuel injectors after switching off. The dealer will upgrade the engine management unit software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A potential fault in the engine management system could cause an internal fuel leak via one or more of the fuel injectors after switching off. This would result in a failure to restart because of excess fuel present in the inlet manifold or cylinders.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL LEAKING INTO ENGINE Defect: It has been identified that a potential fault in the engine management system could cause an internal fuel leak via one or more of the fuel injectors after switching off. This would result in a failure to restart because of excess fuel present in the inlet manifold or cylinders. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the engine management unit software upgraded.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause an internal fuel leak via one or more of the fuel injectors after switching off.
The Fix
The dealer will upgrade the engine management unit software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
C5 built between 27 July 2004 and 25 February 2005 may be included. Citroën estimates 257 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 XVS or the DVSA reference R/2006/030. 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, DS5Engine may overheat | Urgent | R/2018/049 | |
| C4, C5, DS4, DS5Starter supply wire may chafe | Urgent | R/2017/208 | |
| Berlingo, C5, JumpyAirbag may incorrectly deploy | Urgent | R/2016/171 | |
| C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C8 and 3 moreFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2015/243 | |
| C5Fuel may leak onto engine | Urgent | R/2013/108 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2006/018 on 8 Feb 2006, for spare wheel tyre pressure incorrectly stated on information label. The one launched after it was R/2006/037 on 25 Feb 2006, for brake fluid may leak. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/030, launched 23 February 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.