Citroën C3, DS3 Recall R/2012/123: Wheel Bolts May Become Loose, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 24 Oct 2012
- Launched
- 129
- vehicles in the UK
- MSN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3, DS3 vehicles built between 9 July 2012 and 28 August 2012. The left hand wheel bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. The dealer will check and if necessary re-torque the wheel bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The left hand wheel bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could lead to noise or vibration from the wheels and if not rectified it could result in wheel detachment and loss of control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WHEEL BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE Defect: It is possible that the left hand wheel bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could lead to noise or vibration from the wheels and if not rectified it could result in wheel detachment and loss of control of the vehicle. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check and if necessary re-torque the wheel bolts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to noise or vibration from the wheels and if not rectified it could result in wheel detachment and loss of control of the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary re-torque the wheel bolts.
Are You Affected?
C3, DS3 built between 9 July 2012 and 28 August 2012 may be included. Citroën estimates 129 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.
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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 MSN or the DVSA reference R/2012/123. 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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| C3, C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/514 | |
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2012/099 on 22 Oct 2012, for rear cross member may crack. The one launched after it was R/2012/126 on 2 Nov 2012, for brake efficiency could be reduced. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/123, launched 24 October 2012. 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.