Citroën C3, DS3 Recall R/2025/022: Citroen C3 DS3 Driver And Passenger Airbag (Takata), Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Dec 2024
- Launched
- 75
- vehicles in the UK
- MN9-241178CO
- 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 exchange affected airbag modules as a precautionary measure. You won't usually pay for it.1
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: Exchange affected airbag modules as a precautionary measure.
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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 exchange affected airbag modules as a precautionary measure.
Are You Affected?
C3, DS3 built between 24 September 2008 and 30 May 2019 may be included. Citroën estimates 75 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 MN9-241178CO or the DVSA reference R/2025/022. 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/2024/486 on 6 Dec 2024, for citroen C4 C4X radio software via OTA update. The one launched after it was R/2025/012 on 9 Jan 2025, for citroen C3 C4 C4X selective catalytic reduction diagnosis issues. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/022, launched 10 December 2024. 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.