Citroën C5X Recall R/2022/314: There Is The Possibility That The Rubber Fuel Pipe Could Have Potentially Been Damaged…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 20 Oct 2022
- Launched
- 2
- vehicles in the UK
- JKH
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C5X vehicles built between 22 February 2022 and 7 June 2022. A rubber fuel pipe could have potentially been damaged during the manufacturing process which could lead to a fuel leak of the low pressure fuel pipe in the engine compartment that could in a worst-case scenario result in a risk of fire. The recall notice describes the fix as: to check and replace the fuel pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A rubber fuel pipe could have potentially been damaged during the manufacturing process which could lead to a fuel leak of the low pressure fuel pipe in the engine compartment that could in a worst-case scenario result in a risk of fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: There is the possibility that the rubber fuel pipe could have potentially been damaged during the crimping process which could lead to a fuel leak of the low pressure fuel pipe. Defect: A rubber fuel pipe could have potentially been damaged during the manufacturing process which could lead to a fuel leak of the low pressure fuel pipe in the engine compartment that could in a worst-case scenario result in a risk of fire Remedy: To check and replace the fuel pipe
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a fuel leak of the low pressure fuel pipe in the engine compartment that could in a worst-case scenario result in a risk of fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: to check and replace the fuel pipe.
Are You Affected?
C5X built between 22 February 2022 and 7 June 2022 may be included. Citroën estimates 2 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.
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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 JKH or the DVSA reference R/2022/314. 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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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2022/299 on 17 Oct 2022, for the lower metal engine protection guard and the underside of the engine exhaust system…. The one launched after it was R/2022/337 on 1 Dec 2022, for some vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipe. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/314, launched 20 October 2022. 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.