Citroën C3 Aircross Recall R/2018/219: Anti Theft Wheel Bolts May Not Be Tightened To The Correct Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 13 Aug 2018
- Launched
- 4,595
- vehicles in the UK
- GML
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 Aircross vehicles built between 1 September 2017 and 29 May 2018. The tightening torques of the anti-theft wheel bolts may not be to the correct to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: the remedy involves correcting the anti-theft wheel bolts tightening torques. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The tightening torques of the anti-theft wheel bolts may not be to the correct to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ANTI THEFT WHEEL BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. Defect: On the affected vehicles the tightening torques of the anti-theft wheel bolts may not be to the correct to specification. Remedy: The remedy involves correcting the anti-theft wheel bolts tightening torques.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: anti theft wheel bolts may not be tightened to the correct specification.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the remedy involves correcting the anti-theft wheel bolts tightening torques.
Are You Affected?
C3 Aircross built between 1 September 2017 and 29 May 2018 may be included. Citroën estimates 4,595 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 GML or the DVSA reference R/2018/219. 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 AircrossAlarm triggered randomly: BCM software | Low | R/2026/122 | |
| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4XAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/073 | |
| C3, C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/514 | |
| C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross risk of brake bar welding breakage | Stop driving | R/2025/363 | |
| 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/2018/197 on 26 Jul 2018, for steering column bearing possibly crimped to the incorrect specification. The one launched after it was R/2018/344 on 4 Dec 2018, for adhesive used to fix sunroof glass assembly to outer frame may not be to correct…. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/219, launched 13 August 2018. 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.