Citroën DS3 Recall R/2019/357: Posible Seepage Of Fuel From Fuel Tank, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Oct 2019
- Launched
- 1,090
- vehicles in the UK
- GYE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled DS3 vehicles built between 14 May 2019 and 14 September 2019. Possible non-conformity in the fuel tank manufacturing process could result in fuel seepage. The dealer will check and change fuel tank if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Possible non-conformity in the fuel tank manufacturing process could result in fuel seepage.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSIBLE SEEPAGE OF FUEL FROM FUEL TANK Defect: Possible non-conformity in the fuel tank manufacturing process could result in fuel seepage Remedy: Check and change fuel tank if necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: posible seepage of fuel from fuel tank.
The Fix
The dealer will check and change fuel tank if necessary.
Are You Affected?
DS3 built between 14 May 2019 and 14 September 2019 may be included. Citroën estimates 1,090 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 GYE or the DVSA reference R/2019/357. 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, DS3Citroen C3 DS3 driver and passenger airbag (Takata) | Stop driving | R/2025/021 | |
| C3, DS3Citroen C3 DS3 driver and passenger airbag (Takata) | Urgent | R/2025/022 | |
| Berlingo V3, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 3 moreOn the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil | Urgent | R/2023/046 | |
| Berlingo V3, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 4 moreOn the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil | Urgent | R/2023/036 | |
| C3 Picasso, C4 V2, DS3, DS4The operation of the brake vacumn pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt | Urgent | R/2021/238 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2019/353 on 18 Oct 2019, for the calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOX which…. The one launched after it was R/2019/381 on 8 Nov 2019, for the brake pipe fixings may not conform to specification. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/357, launched 23 October 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.