Citroën C5 Aircross Recall R/2026/158: Body Height Sensor, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 20 Apr 2026
- Launched
- 5
- vehicles in the UK
- GZ5 - 261194EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C5 Aircross vehicles built between 15 July 2025 and 31 July 2025. Some vehicles may exhibit improper headlamp levelling due to an incorrectly assembled Body Height Sensor. The dealer will change the body height sensor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may exhibit improper headlamp levelling due to an incorrectly assembled Body Height Sensor.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Body Height sensor Defect: Affected vehicles may exhibit improper headlamp levelling due to an incorrectly assembled Body Height Sensor. Remedy: Change the body height sensor.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: body height sensor.
The Fix
The dealer will change the body height sensor.
Are You Affected?
C5 Aircross built between 15 July 2025 and 31 July 2025 may be included. Citroën estimates 5 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 GZ5 - 261194EE or the DVSA reference R/2026/158. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlingo, C5 Aircross, DispatchCitroen Cross carline Fuel injection common rail | Urgent | R/2026/021 | |
| C5 AircrossCitroen C5 Aircross BCM software Stop/Start system | Low | R/2025/417 | |
| C5 AircrossCitroen C5 Aircross traction battery | Urgent | R/2025/381 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2026/156 on 9 Apr 2026, for bCM software. The one launched after it was R/2025/543 on 21 Apr 2026, for vSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C5 Aircross recall history and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/158, launched 20 April 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.