Citroën C5 Recall R/2009/021: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Feb 2009
- Launched
- 27
- vehicles in the UK
- MAS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C5 vehicles. A batch of fuel injector pumps supplied as spare parts may have covers manufactured from a defective material. The dealer will replace the fuel injector pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A batch of fuel injector pumps supplied as spare parts may have covers manufactured from a defective material. This could cause the pump covers to develop fissures which over time may lead to fuel leakage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: It has been identified that a batch of fuel injector pumps supplied as spare parts may have covers manufactured from a defective material. This could cause the pump covers to develop fissures which over time may lead to fuel leakage. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the fuel injector pump replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the pump covers to develop fissures which over time may lead to fuel leakage.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the fuel injector pump.
Are You Affected?
C5 may be included. Citroën estimates 27 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 MAS or the DVSA reference R/2009/021. 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/2008/197 on 5 Jan 2009, for accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle when released. The one launched after it was R/2009/032 on 3 Apr 2009, for braking assistance may be affected. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/021, launched 25 February 2009. 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.