Citroën C5 Aircross V2 Recall R/2026/162: mCU Inverter, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Apr 2026
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- GZ3-261207EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C5 Aircross V2 vehicles built between 20 March 2026 and 20 March 2026. The Motor Control Unit (MCU) Inverter may have a manufacturing deviation which could lead to gearbox malfunctions and the risk of an internal electrical short circuit leading to overheating or a fire. The dealer will replace the MCU inverter. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Motor Control Unit (MCU) Inverter may have a manufacturing deviation which could lead to gearbox malfunctions and the risk of an internal electrical short circuit leading to overheating or a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: MCU inverter Defect: On affected vehicles the Motor Control Unit (MCU) Inverter may have a manufacturing deviation which could lead to gearbox malfunctions and the risk of an internal electrical short circuit leading to overheating or a fire. Remedy: Replace the MCU Inverter.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to gearbox malfunctions and the risk of an internal electrical short circuit leading to overheating or a fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the MCU inverter.
Are You Affected?
C5 Aircross V2 built between 20 March 2026 and 20 March 2026 may be included. Citroën estimates 1 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 GZ3-261207EE or the DVSA reference R/2026/162. 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?.
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2025/543 on 21 Apr 2026, for vSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera. The one launched after it was R/2026/184 on 27 Apr 2026, for bCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C5 Aircross recall history, all recalls launched in 2026 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/162, launched 24 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.