Citroën DS5 Recall R/2013/030: Spot Welds May Not Hold, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 4 Mar 2013
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- MUY
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled DS5 vehicles built between 6 November 2012 and 14 November 2012. On a very limited number of vehicles it is necessary to check the presence of specific spot welds on the vehicle body shell. The recall notice describes the fix as: in the rare case that the vehicle does not comply the vehicle will be removed from the road and the customer will be provided with a replacement vehicle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On a very limited number of vehicles it is necessary to check the presence of specific spot welds on the vehicle body shell. Should it be identified that one of the welds has been missed in production the vehicle cannot be repaired. In the long term and in very rare cases body noises and squeaking could appear.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SPOT WELDS MAY NOT HOLD Defect: On a very limited number of vehicles it is necessary to check the presence of specific spot welds on the vehicle body shell. Should it be identified that one of the welds has been missed in production the vehicle cannot be repaired. In the long term and in very rare cases body noises and squeaking could appear. Remedy: In the rare case that the vehicle does not comply the vehicle will be removed from the road and the customer will be provided with a replacement vehicle.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: spot welds may not hold.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: in the rare case that the vehicle does not comply the vehicle will be removed from the road and the customer will be provided with a replacement vehicle.
Are You Affected?
DS5 built between 6 November 2012 and 14 November 2012 may be included. Citroën estimates 4 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 MUY or the DVSA reference R/2013/030. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| C4, DS5Citroen C4 citroen DS5 driver airbag (Takata) | Stop driving | R/2025/300 | |
| C3, C4, DS3, DS4 and 1 moreFront air bag igniters may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2019/339 | |
| C3 Picasso, C4, C4 Picasso, DS3 and 2 moreDue to the calibration of the engine management software NOX emissions may not comply with regulatory limits | Low | R/2019/329 | |
| C4 Spacetourer, Dispatch IV, DS5, DS7 and 2 moreEngine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened | Low | R/2018/187 | |
| C4, C4 Picasso, C5, DS5Engine may overheat | Urgent | R/2018/049 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2013/014 on 6 Feb 2013, for rear brake calliper mounting bolts may be torqued incorrectly. The one launched after it was R/2013/037 on 22 Mar 2013, for possible loss of braking assistance. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2013.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/030, launched 4 March 2013. 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.