Citroën C3, C3 Aircross Recall R/2026/122: Alarm Triggered Randomly: BCM Software, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 30 Mar 2026
- Launched
- 10,342
- vehicles in the UK
- GY6-261138EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3, C3 Aircross vehicles built between 15 January 2025 and 9 February 2026. Due to a Body Control Module (BCM) software weakness an alarm siren may randomly trigger when the vehicle is locked. The dealer will update the BCM software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a Body Control Module (BCM) software weakness an alarm siren may randomly trigger when the vehicle is locked.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Alarm triggered randomly - BCM software Defect: On affected vehicles due to a Body Control Module (BCM) software weakness an alarm siren may randomly trigger when the vehicle is locked. Remedy: Update the BCM software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: alarm triggered randomly: BCM software.
The Fix
The dealer will update the BCM software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
C3, C3 Aircross built between 15 January 2025 and 9 February 2026 may be included. Citroën estimates 10,342 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 GY6-261138EE or the DVSA reference R/2026/122. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross risk of brake bar welding breakage | Stop driving | R/2025/363 | |
| 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/2026/110 on 13 Mar 2026, for water pump pulley. The one launched after it was R/2026/156 on 9 Apr 2026, for bCM software. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/122, launched 30 March 2026. 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.