Citroën DS7 Recall R/2020/053: Certain Rear Suspension Fixing Bolts May Not Conform To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 25 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- HDD
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled DS7 vehicles built between 5 November 2019 and 17 January 2020. Certain rear suspension fixing bolts may not conform to specification which could cause them to break. The dealer will replace the affected bolts. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain rear suspension fixing bolts may not conform to specification which could cause them to break.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION FIXING BOLTS MAY NOT CONFORM TO SPECIFICATION Defect: Certain rear suspension fixing bolts may not conform to specification which could cause them to break Remedy: Replace the affected bolts.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause them to break.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected bolts.
Are You Affected?
DS7 built between 5 November 2019 and 17 January 2020 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.
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 HDD or the DVSA reference R/2020/053. 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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| BerlingoAffected vehicles may have a tyre load index reported on the vehicle s CoC lower than the rear axle capacity declared on the VIN label | Book soon | R/2023/250 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2020/037 on 12 Feb 2020, for the routing of the rear brake pipes may not conform to specification. The one launched after it was R/2019/424 on 30 Mar 2020, for the rear brake hoses may have been damaged due to movement between these hoses and a clip. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/053, launched 25 February 2020. 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.