What is the most common problem with Citroen? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
The most common Citroën´s issues by model
Recent Citroën Problems
CITROEN C3 (2023) – The fuel tank is not to specification
CITROEN C3 (2023-10-24 – 2023-10-30) RECALL: Problem description: On affected vehicles the fuel tank is not to specification due to a deviation in the manufacturing process which could lead to a potential risk of fuel seepage.
DS3 CROSSBACK (2022 – 2023) – A fuel pipe could develop a leak
CITROEN DS3 CROSSBACK (2022-09-23 – 2023-03-22) RECALL: Problem description: A fuel pipe could develop a leak in the engine compartment which could lead to a risk of a vehicle fire.
CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS PHEV (2020 – 2023) – The risk of perforation of the HV battery cover
CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS PHEV (2020-01-20 – 2023-01-10) RECALL: Problem description: Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.
If you wish to know more about possible problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Citroën Owners’ Reviews.
Latest EU Rapex Citroën Problems
- Citroen Berlingo (2025)on 28/04/2026
In vehicles fitted with a DV5 (1.5 BlueHDi) diesel engine, the NOx sensor may not have been properly tightened during installation. This may allow exhaust […]
- Citroen Berlingo (2024 – 2025)on 27/04/2026
Vehicles without a bulkhead were manufactured and supplied with a single instead of a double seatback. There is a risk of excessive movement of the seatback in […]
- Citroen Berlingo (2025 – 2026)on 05/04/2026
The DV5R engine (1.5 BlueHDi) may experience a loss of power due to slippage of the water pump pulley. This slippage can cause misalignment of the timing belt, […]
Currently 7104 Recalls