Citroën C3 Aircross Recall R/2019/275: The Bonnet Hook May Not Be Secured Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 19 Aug 2019
- Launched
- 10
- vehicles in the UK
- GXM
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 Aircross vehicles built between 3 April 2018 and 9 May 2018. The bonnet hook may not be secured correctly with securing nuts. The dealer will check and if necessary fit new nuts or replace the bonnet assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bonnet hook may not be secured correctly with securing nuts.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BONNET HOOK MAY NOT BE SECURED CORRECTLY Defect: It is possible that the bonnet hook may not be secured correctly with securing nuts. Remedy: Check and if necessary fit new nuts or replace the bonnet assembly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the bonnet hook may not be secured correctly.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary fit new nuts or replace the bonnet assembly.
Are You Affected?
C3 Aircross built between 3 April 2018 and 9 May 2018 may be included. Citroën estimates 10 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 GXM or the DVSA reference R/2019/275. 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
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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/2019/257 on 15 Aug 2019, for if the front centre passenger seating position is occupied the front outer passenger seat…. The one launched after it was R/2019/296 on 2 Sep 2019, for on the affected vehicles it is possible that a crack could develop over time on the…. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/275, launched 19 August 2019. 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.