The umpteenth recall
After persistent problems with distribution belts, camshaft settings and unsafe airbags, car manufacturer Stellantis in the Netherlands recalls massive cars back to the garage. The reason this time: fire hazard.
According to the parent company of brands such as Opel, Peugeot and Citroën, cars produced between January 2023 and May 2025 can show fuel leakage at the high -pressure pipe between the high -pressure pump and the rail. This is caused by loose nuts.
“This may lead to increased fuel consumption and, in exceptional cases, a fire in the motor compartment,” said an official statement. Stellantis calls the recall itself ‘voluntary and proactive’ because it says it has customer safety and satisfaction as a core value.
Intervention takes less than half an hour
The procedure concerns the re -tightening of the nut connections on the high -pressure line and the screws of the rail. No parts have to be replaced, the procedure takes less than half an hour and is free of charge for the customer. According to Stellantis, no cases of personal injury are known.
In addition to models from Opel, Peugeot and Citroën but also about copies of DS, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat. In the Netherlands it concerns a total of 14,781 vehicles. More than 750,000 cars were hit worldwide.
According to Stellantis, customers who own one of the cars mentioned below can soon expect a letter about the recall. According to the company, it is a regular recall. Customers do not have to leave the car and can contact their brand dealer to make an appointment.
Not the first recall
It is not the first time that Stellantis has come up with extensive and radical recall actions. Earlier there was also compensation for problems with PureTech engines. In June of this year it was announced that 33,260 Dutch owners of a Citroën C3 or DS3 with a defective Takata-airbag were advised not to use their cars anymore. And a month later, 24,000 cars with a 1.5 Bluehdi engine were recalled due to a problem with the camshaft chain, so that it wears out too quickly.
The recall relates to the models of these brands:
Alfa Romeo Junior, produced between 11/07/2024 and 22/04/2025
Citroën C5 Aircross, produced between 01/01/2023 and 22/04/2025 Citroën C3 Aircross, produced between 15/03/2024 and 23/04/2025 Citroën C4X, produced between 19/02/2024 and 20/05/2025
Citroën C5X, produced between 27/10/2022 and 13/05/2025
Citroën C4, produced between 4/10/2023 and 23/04/2025
Citroën C3, produced between 4/03/2024 and 23/04/2025
Opel Grandland, produced between 21/03/2024 and 24/04/2025 Opel Astra, produced between 02/01/2024 and 23/04/2025 Opel Corsa, produced between 21/02/2023 and 22/04/2025
Opel Mokka, produced between 4/11/2022 and 17/04/2025
Opel Grandland X, produced between 4/02/2023 and 8/11/2024
Peugeot 208, produced between 11/04/2023 and 22/04/2025 Peugeot 308, produced between 02/04/2024 and 17/04/2025 Peugeot 408, produced between 02/04/2024 and 17/04/2025
Peugeot 3008, produced between 26/10/2022 and 22/04/2025
Peugeot 2008, produced between 04/04/2024 and 22/04/2025
Peugeot 5008, produced between 7/11/2022 and 22/04/2025
Jeep Avenger, produced between 16/01/2024 and 17/05/2025
Fiat Grande Panda, produced between 28/02/2025 and 28/04/2025 Fiat 600, produced between 9/02/2024 and 17/052025
Yet Another Recall
After persistent problems with timing belts, camshaft chains, and unsafe Airbags, Car Manufacturer Stellantis in the Netherlands is again Massively Recaying Cars to the Garage. The Reason This Time: Fire Hazard.
Accordance to the Parent Company of Brands Such As Opel, Peugeot, and Citroën, Cars Manufactured Between January 2023 and May 2025 May Exhibit Fuel Leakage at the High-Pressure Line Between the High-Pressure Pump and the Rail. This is caused by Loose Nuts.
‘This May Possible Lead to Increased Fuel Consumption and, In Exceptional Cases, to Fire In The Engine Compartment,’ Accordination to an Official Statement. Stellantis Calls the Recall ‘Voluntary and Proactive’ because it says IT Considers Customer Safety and Satisfaction as Core Values.
Takes Less than half an hour procedure
The Procedure Involves Retighting the Nut Connections on the High-Pressure Line and the Screws on the Rail. No Parts need to be replaced, the procedure take than half an hour and is free of charge for the customer. Accordance to Stellantis, There Are No Known Cases or Personal Injury.
In Addition to Models from Opel, Peugeot, and Citroën, It also Concerns Copies of DS, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, and Fiat. In The Netherlands, This Conerns A Total of 14.781 Vehicles. Worldwide, more than 750,000 cars are affected.
Customers Who Own One of the Cars List Below Can Expect A Letter About The Recall Very Soon, Accordance to Stellantis. Accordance to the company, this is a regular recall. Customers do not have to leave the car and can contact their brand dealer to make an appointment.
Not the first recall
This is not the first time that Stellantis has come up with large-scale and far-streaking recalls. Previously, there was also compensation for problems with PureTech Engines. In June of this year, it was announced that 33,260 Dutch Owners of a Citroën C3 or DS3 with a defective Takata Airbag Were advised not to use their car anymore. And a months later, 24,000 cars with a 1.5 bluehdi engine were recalled due to a problem with the camshaft chain, which is the to wear out too quickly.
The recall relationships to the Models of these brands:
Alfa Romeo Junior, Manufactured Between 11/07/2024 and 22/04/2025
Citroën C5 Aircross, Manufactured Between 01/01/2023 and 22/04/2025 Citroën C3 Aircross, Manufactured Between 15/03/2024 and 23/04/2025 Citroën C4X, manufactured between 19/02/2024 and 20/05/2025
Citroën C5X, Manufactured between 27/10/2022 and 13/05/2025
Citroën C4, Manufactured Between 4/10/2023 and 23/04/2025
Citroën C3, Manufactured Between 4/03/2024 and 23/04/2025
Opel Grandland, Manufactured Between 21/03/2024 and 24/04/2025 Opel Astra, Manufactured Between 02/01/2024 and 23/04/2025 Opel Corsa, Manufactured Between 21/02/2023 and 22/04/2025
Opel Mokka, Manufactured Between 4/11/2022 and 17/04/2025
Opel Grandland X, Manufactured between 4/02/2023 and 8/11/2024
Peugeot 208, Manufactured Between 11/04/2023 and 22/04/2025 Peugeot 308, Manufactured Between 02/04/2024 and 17/04/2025 Peugeot 408, Manufactured Between 02/04/2024 and 17/04/2025
Peugeot 3008, manufactured between 26/10/2022 and 22/04/2025
Peugeot 2008, manufactured between 04/04/2024 and 22/04/2025
Peugeot 5008, manufactured between 7/11/2022 and 22/04/2025
Jeep Avenger, manufactured between 16/01/2024 and 17/05/2025
Fiat Grande Panda, Manufactured Between 28/02/2025 and 28/04/2025 Fiat 600, Manufactured Between 9/02/2024 and 17/052025