CITROEN — Passenger car — C3 Aircross V3, C5 Aircross V2

Official action

Source. EU Safety Gate

Official identifier. SR/01382/26

Date. 2026-05-08

Jurisdiction. France

Hazard (official). Due to a defect in the engine control unit (inverter) in vehicles equipped with electrified dual-clutch transmission (e-DCT), metal soldering residues may pass into the unit. This can cause internal electric short circuits which, can lead to continuous power supply and overheating due to a blocked relay, and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

Action / remedy (official). Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 27/04/2026

Brand (official or joined product row). CITROEN

Model. e2*2018/858*00035*11, e2*2018/858*00064*13 g11*2018/858*00524*07

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