– Stellantis issues urgent warning for certain Citroën and DS 3 models
– Owners of 2009–2019 cars urged to check VIN and stop driving immediately
– Stellantis mobilising full repair network as Europe-wide safety action extends to UK
– Stellantis issues urgent warning for certain Citroën and DS 3 models
– Owners of 2009–2019 cars urged to check VIN and stop driving immediately
– Stellantis mobilising full repair network as Europe-wide safety action extends to UK
Stellantis UK has announced an immediate stop-drive action for specific Citroën and DS 3 vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2019, due to concerns over Takata airbag safety.
This follows the French Transport Ministry’s stop‑drive request for around 441,000 Citroën C3/DS3 vehicles due to airbags that have exploded, resulting in injuries and at least one death.
Owners of affected vehicles are being urgently advised to stop driving their vehicles immediately, when it is safe to do so. The stop-drive action applies to: Citroën C3 (2009–2016); Citroën DS 3 (2009–2016) and DS Automobiles DS 3 (2016–2019).
While there have been no incidents reported in the UK, Stellantis is implementing the stop-drive order across Europe. The affected vehicles were previously part of a wider recall campaign launched more than a year ago, beginning in Southern Europe and expanding northward.
Stellantis stated the decision was based on a combination of factors including airbag design, age, vehicle use, and climate exposure, as well as regulatory input.
Customers will be contacted by letter, but are also urged to check their vehicle’s status immediately using the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) tool on the Citroën UK website. If a vehicle is affected, owners should register their details for repairs as soon as possible.
Stellantis said it was activating its full network of suppliers, retailers, and manufacturing facilities to address the issue swiftly and provide safe and convenient repair solutions for customers.
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