Citroen Xsara recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 8 safety recalls naming the Citroen Xsara, launched from 2000 to 2009. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Citroen Xsara recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 8
- 2000 to 2009
- Latest recall
- 9 October 2009
- R/2009/099
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Citroen Xsara recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
REAR DAMPER MAY BECOME INSECURE
R/2009/099, launched 9 October 2009, 54 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Berlingo, Picasso
Defect: The rear dampers lower fixing bolts may become loose.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check conformity of damper lower fixing bolt and replace if necessary
SEATBELT RESTRAINING ABILITY MAY BE AFFECTED
R/2008/196, launched 19 December 2008, 238 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Welding on front R/H seat frame may not be robust enough by the seat buckle. Restraining ability may be impaired in an impact.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check and replace seat frame if in affected batch.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY WORK LOOSE
R/2008/091, launched 1 July 2008, 30 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The accelerator pedal plate may have been fitted with nuts that are not of the correct specification. In time the nuts may work loose making the pedal feel insecure.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the three accelerator pedal plate fixing nuts.
BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE MAY DETACH
R/2003/103, launched 23 June 2003, 202 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Vacuum Servo Pipe may become detached resulting in loss of servo assistance
Remedy: Replace vacuum pipe
POTENTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE VACUUM ASSISTANCE
R/2000/121, launched 20 November 2000, 2,611 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Possibility of failure of the vacuum pump drive dog leading to a loss of brake assistance.
Remedy: Recall the potentially affected range of vehicles and replace the drive dog on those equipped with a Magneti Marelli vacuum pump.
SUSPENSION BALL JOINT MAY DISENGAGE
R/2000/100, launched 25 September 2000, 3,648 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: There is a possibility that due to incorrect machining of the suspension ball joint clamp bolt hole on the pivot the ball joint may disengage.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check and replace pivot if necessary.
THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MIGHT REMAIN ACTIVE WHEN THE DEACTIVATE MODE HAS BEEN SELECTED
R/2000/040, launched 12 April 2000, 569 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Due to a possible fault within the control switch the passenger air bag may not be deactivated when the switch is in the off position.
Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled and the function of the deactivation control switch checked. Should a defective switch be found it will be replaced with a quality assured unit.
POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE
R/2000/005, launched 1 February 2000, 9,088 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Berlingo, Saxo
Defect: There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Citroen Xsara, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Citroen dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.