Citroën C3, DS3 Recall R/2011/137: Airbag May Not Deploy Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 11 Oct 2011
- Launched
- 25
- vehicles in the UK
- MMT
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3, DS3 vehicles built between 19 July 2011 and 19 July 2011. The drivers airbag nay not be of conformity. The dealer will replace drivers airbag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The drivers airbag nay not be of conformity. This non-conformity could lead to poor deployment of the airbag in the event of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY Defect: On affected vehicles the drivers airbag nay not be of conformity. This non-conformity could lead to poor deployment of the airbag in the event of a collision. Remedy: Replace drivers airbag
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to poor deployment of the airbag in the event of a collision.
The Fix
The dealer will replace drivers airbag.
Are You Affected?
C3, DS3 built between 19 July 2011 and 19 July 2011 may be included. Citroën estimates 25 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 MMT or the DVSA reference R/2011/137. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| C3Citroen C3 v5 Autonomous telematics box cannot connect to server | Low | R/2025/487 | |
| C3, C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/514 | |
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2011/120 on 2 Sep 2011, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2011/156 on 24 Nov 2011, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/137, launched 11 October 2011. 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.