Citroën C3 Recall R/2017/089: Front Airbag May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 65
- vehicles in the UK
- NYK
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 vehicles built between 8 September 2016 and 14 October 2016. The ignition module which triggers the front seat airbag may not deploy in the event of an impact. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front seat airbag unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The ignition module which triggers the front seat airbag may not deploy in the event of an impact. There is no indication to the driver the unit is faulty.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: The ignition module which triggers the front seat airbag may not deploy in the event of an impact. There is no indication to the driver the unit is faulty. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front seat airbag unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front airbag may not deploy.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front seat airbag unit.
Are You Affected?
C3 built between 8 September 2016 and 14 October 2016 may be included. Citroën estimates 65 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 NYK or the DVSA reference R/2017/089. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3, C3 AircrossAlarm triggered randomly: BCM software | Low | R/2026/122 | |
| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4XAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/073 | |
| 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/2017/071 on 22 Feb 2017, for steering bolts may not be tightened correctly. The one launched after it was R/2017/126 on 7 Apr 2017, for gearbox actuator ay not be to spectification. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/089, launched 7 March 2017. 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.