Citroën C3, DS3 Recall R/2025/021: Citroen C3 DS3 Driver And Passenger Airbag (Takata), Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Stop driving
- How serious
- 7 Mar 2025
- Launched
- 154,690
- vehicles in the UK
- NQ3-241178CO
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3, DS3 vehicles built between 24 September 2008 and 30 May 2019. The chemicals in the Takata airbags may deteriorate over time which may cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury. The dealer will replace the airbag modules. You won't usually pay for it.1
The manufacturer’s notice tells owners not to use it. Ask for collection or a home repair.
The manufacturer's notice tells owners not to drive until the repair is done. Ask Citroën to collect the car. See do not drive recalls.
What’s Wrong
The chemicals in the Takata airbags may deteriorate over time which may cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Citroen C3 DS3 Driver and Passenger Airbag (Takata) Defect: On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbags may deteriorate over time which may cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury. Remedy: Owners of affected vehicles should immediately cease using their vehicle when safe to do so until the recall action has been completed. Affected vehicles will have the airbag modules replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the airbag modules.
Are You Affected?
C3, DS3 built between 24 September 2008 and 30 May 2019 may be included. Citroën estimates 154,690 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 NQ3-241178CO or the DVSA reference R/2025/021. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3, C3 AircrossAlarm triggered randomly: BCM software | Low | R/2026/122 | |
| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4XAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/073 | |
| C3Citroen C3 v5 Autonomous telematics box cannot connect to server | Low | R/2025/487 | |
| C3, C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/514 | |
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2025/091 on 4 Mar 2025, for citroen autonomous telematics box failure after OTA update. The one launched after it was R/2025/126 on 17 Mar 2025, for autonomous telematics box connection. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/021, launched 7 March 2025. 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.