Citroën C4, DS5 Recall R/2025/300: Citroen C4 Citroen DS5 Driver Airbag (Takata), Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Stop driving
- How serious
- 31 Jul 2025
- Launched
- 9,976
- vehicles in the UK
- GM3-251665CO
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4, DS5 vehicles built between 2 February 2010 and 31 March 2015. The Takata airbag inflators may deteriorate over time. The dealer will replace driver airbag module. 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 Takata airbag inflators may deteriorate over time. This may cause some inflators to rupture with too much force in a crash capable of causing serious injury or death in a worst-case scenario.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Citroen C4 Citroen DS5 Driver Airbag (Takata) Defect: On affected vehicles the Takata airbag inflators may deteriorate over time. This may cause some inflators to rupture with too much force in a crash capable of causing serious injury or death in a worst-case scenario. Remedy: Replace Driver Airbag module. You are advised not to drive the vehicle.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause some inflators to rupture with too much force in a crash capable of causing serious injury or death in a worst-case scenario.
The Fix
The dealer will replace driver airbag module.
Are You Affected?
C4, DS5 built between 2 February 2010 and 31 March 2015 may be included. Citroën estimates 9,976 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 GM3-251665CO or the DVSA reference R/2025/300. 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 Aircross, C4, C4XAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/073 | |
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 | |
| C3, C4, C4X, C5 Aircross and 1 moreCitroen fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/283 | |
| Berlingo, C3 Aircross, C3 V4, C4 and 2 moreCitroen DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/247 | |
| C4, C4XBrake pressure modulator valve | Urgent | R/2025/147 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2025/296 on 28 Jul 2025, for citroen Berlingo tyre pressure label. The one launched after it was R/2025/311 on 1 Aug 2025, for citroen Dispatch (K0) lower control arm bushing. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2025 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/300, launched 31 July 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.