Citroën DS7 Crossback Recall R/2022/275: On The Affected Vehicles Some DS7 CROSSBACK Equipped With ESP (Electronic Stability…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2022/275, campaign code JKA. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
20 Sep 2022
Launched
6
vehicles in the UK
JKA
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Citroën recalled DS7 Crossback vehicles built between 30 April 2022 and 27 August 2022. Affected vehicles equipped with ESP (electronic stability program) may be fitted with the incorrect calibration when operating in All-Wheel Drive. The dealer will update the ESP calibration software. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Affected vehicles equipped with ESP (electronic stability program) may be fitted with the incorrect calibration when operating in All-Wheel Drive.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: On the affected vehicles some DS7 CROSSBACK equipped with ESP (electronic stability program) may be fitted with the incorrect calibration when operating in All-Wheel Drive Defect: Affected vehicles equipped with ESP (electronic stability program) may be fitted with the incorrect calibration when operating in All-Wheel Drive Remedy: Update the ESP calibration software

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: on the affected vehicles some DS7 CROSSBACK equipped with ESP (electronic stability program) may be fitted with the incorrect calibration when operating in All-Wheel Drive.

The Fix

The dealer will update the ESP calibration software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

DS7 Crossback built between 30 April 2022 and 27 August 2022 may be included. Citroën estimates 6 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 JKA or the DVSA reference R/2022/275. 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/2022/242 on 8 Aug 2022, for the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised. The one launched after it was R/2022/299 on 17 Oct 2022, for the lower metal engine protection guard and the underside of the engine exhaust system…. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and brake recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2022/275, launched 20 September 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.