Citroën DS7 Crossback Recall R/2020/256: The Vehicles May Be Affected By An Incorrect Torque Applied On The Rear Axle Screws, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2020/256, campaign code HGX. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
7 Sep 2020
Launched
86
vehicles in the UK
HGX
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Citroën recalled DS7 Crossback vehicles built between 2 July 2019 and 22 October 2019. The vehicles may be affected by an incorrect torque applied on the rear axle screws. The dealer will replace and tighten the screws to the correct torque. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The vehicles may be affected by an incorrect torque applied on the rear axle screws.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: THE VEHICLES MAY BE AFFECTED BY AN INCORRECT TORQUE APPLIED ON THE REAR AXLE SCREWS Defect: The vehicles may be affected by an incorrect torque applied on the rear axle screws. Remedy: Replace and tighten the screws to the correct torque.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: the vehicles may be affected by an incorrect torque applied on the rear axle screws.

The Fix

The dealer will replace and tighten the screws to the correct torque.

Are You Affected?

DS7 Crossback built between 2 July 2019 and 22 October 2019 may be included. Citroën estimates 86 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Citroën.
  2. Book with any franchised Citroën dealer, quoting the campaign code HGX or the DVSA reference R/2020/256. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2020/244 on 19 Aug 2020, for the urea injector may block and lead to NOX emissions going out of regulatory limits. The one launched after it was R/2019/339 on 17 Sep 2020, for front air bag igniters may not deploy correctly. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and suspension recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2020/256, launched 7 September 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.