Citroën C3 Recall R/2025/142: Citroen C3 Front Seat Pretentioner Wires Inverted, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 9 Apr 2025
- Launched
- 531
- vehicles in the UK
- NV6 -251205EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 vehicles built between 16 November 2024 and 25 February 2025. Some vehicles may face a front seat belt pretensioner malfunction in the event of a crash due to the inversion of command wires in the Airbag ECU connector. The dealer will replace the affected PINS in the airbag ECU connector. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may face a front seat belt pretensioner malfunction in the event of a crash due to the inversion of command wires in the Airbag ECU connector.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Citroen C3 Front seat pretentioner wires inverted. Defect: Affected vehicles may face a front seat belt pretensioner malfunction in the event of a crash due to the inversion of command wires in the Airbag ECU connector. Remedy: Replace the affected PINS in the airbag ECU connector.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: citroen C3 Front seat pretentioner wires inverted.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the affected PINS in the airbag ECU connector.
Are You Affected?
C3 built between 16 November 2024 and 25 February 2025 may be included. Citroën estimates 531 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 NV6 -251205EE or the DVSA reference R/2025/142. 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/2025/122 on 24 Mar 2025, for traction battery software. The one launched after it was R/2025/147 on 14 Apr 2025, for brake pressure modulator valve. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/142, launched 9 April 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.