Have you received a stop-drive notice from Citroën? If so, you could be due compensation.
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Overview
Have you been told not to drive your Citroën car due to a potentially deadly airbag fault?
In June 2025, Stellantis – which owns Citroën – issued an immediate stop-drive warning for C3 models built between 2009 and 2019, DS3 models from 2009 to 2016, and DS Automobiles DS3 models from 2016 to 2019. This ‘stop-drive’ order was later expanded to cover C4, DS4 and DS5 models.
The airbags, originally made by now-defunct supplier Takata, can explode during a crash and fire sharp metal fragments into the car’s cabin. A tragic incident in France, where a driver was killed after a minor collision, brought this long-standing issue back into the spotlight.
In Italy, a civil court has admitted a class action against Stellantis over the same faulty airbags. Similar action is already under way in France.
At least one UK law firms is now exploring a group action against Citroën. If you’ve been impacted, check your eligibility, register your interest, and we’ll keep you in the loop.
Citroën airbag claim – At a glance
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Latest updates on the Citroën airbag claim
August 2025
Almost 10,000 additional Citroen owners received a ‘stop-drive order’ after the recall was expanded to include further models. This included the Citroen C4 (2010-2011), DS 4 (2010-2011), and DS 5 (2010-2013). The news was reported in Auto Express,
July 2025
The Citroën airbag claim attracts widespread media attention across the UK.
June 2025
Following a fatal accident in Reims, France, Stellantis issued a rare immediate “stop‑drive” alert on 19–20 June 2025 for Citroën C3 (2nd‑gen, 2009–2019) and DS3 (2009–2019) models across Europe, including the UK
2024
Citroën/Opel/Toyota (and others) carried out significant recalls due to Takata airbags. The global death toll rises to at least 35. Stellantis begins recalling nearly 900,000 Citroën C3 and DS3 models across Europe
2023
Honda issues another "do not drive" warning in the US. At this point, over 100 million airbags have been recalled worldwide.
2021–2022
Stellantis issues stop-drive warnings in the US for Dodge and Jeep models. More deaths are linked to faulty airbags.
2019
Takata recalls another 1.4 million airbag inflators. Reports emerge of continued safety test data falsification.
2018
Australia and New Zealand announce compulsory recalls of Takata airbags. Volkswagen, Holden, and others expand their own recall lists.
2017
Three Takata executives are criminally charged. The company pled guilty, facing a $1 billion settlement and entered bankruptcy. At least 16 deaths were linked to the fault
2014
Takata admits to mishandling manufacturing and storage of airbag propellants. More recalls follow.
2013
Takata airbag defect becomes global news. The first major recalls begin. Honda, Toyota, and others recall over three million cars due to airbags that can explode on deployment.
We’ll provide more updates on the Citroën airbag claim as they occur.
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Frequently asked questions about the Citroën airbag claim
The problem lies with faulty airbags originally supplied by now-defunct manufacturer Takata. These airbags can explode with too much force during a crash, firing metal fragments into the car, sometimes with fatal consequences. Although this defect has been known about for years, Stellantis only recently issued a stop-drive warning in the UK after a woman died in France. Citroën drivers are now being told not to drive their cars until the airbag is replaced.
Because certain airbags may explode during deployment, causing potentially deadly injuries.
If you own an affected model there’s a chance you are involved.
Do not drive it. Contact Citroën customer services or your local dealership to arrange a repair. If you’re struggling to get help, keep a record of all communication.
So far, Stellantis has not offered any. But legal pressure is building in Europe and lawyers are likely exploring whether the same could happen in the UK.
We work with law firms that operate on a no-win, no-fee basis. That means you won’t pay anything unless your claim is successful.
Class action claims are already underway in Italy and France. The UK could be next. We’re keeping a close eye on how this unfolds. Check your eligibility, register your interest, and we’ll make sure you’re the first to know if a legal route opens up.
In the UK, if a group of people have experienced loss, or otherwise been harmed by an organisation’s law breaking, they can come together to fight for justice. Levelling the playing field when standing up to big businesses, group actions prove that there is strength in numbers. At Join the Claim, we bring consumers and law firms together to ensure these group actions are as powerful as possible.
A no-win, no-fee agreement means you don’t pay your solicitor’s legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful. This makes it easier and more affordable to take part in group litigation. However, T&Cs apply.
Want the full picture, including what to check before signing? Read our complete guide to no win, no fee agreements here.
Dangerous airbags: your complete guide to the UK recalls and compensation claims
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