Citroën DS7 Crossback Recall R/2022/224: A High Voltage Battery Where There Is A Mismatch In The Voltgage Of The Individual Cells, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2022/224, campaign code JBS. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
21 Jul 2022
Launched
1
vehicles in the UK
JBS
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Citroën recalled DS7 Crossback vehicles built between 4 October 2019 and 26 November 2019. A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells. The dealer will replace the high voltage battery. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: A HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY WHERE THERE IS A MISMATCH IN THE VOLTGAGE OF THE INDIVIDUAL CELLS Defect: A high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltage of the individual cells. Remedy: Replace the high voltage battery.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: a high voltage battery where there is a mismatch in the voltgage of the individual cells.

The Fix

The dealer will replace the high voltage battery.

Are You Affected?

DS7 Crossback built between 4 October 2019 and 26 November 2019 may be included. Citroën estimates 1 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 JBS or the DVSA reference R/2022/224. 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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Source: DVSA recall R/2022/224, launched 21 July 2022. 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.