Vehicle recall R/2020/256

DS7 recall: The vehicles may be affected by an incorrect torque applied on the rear axle screws

DVSA recall R/2020/256 names the DS7. It was launched 7 September 2020. It covers vehicles built 2 July 2019 to 22 October 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/256
Launched: 7 September 2020
Issued by: CITROEN
Manufacturer reference: HGX
Vehicles: 86 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The vehicles may be affected by an incorrect torque applied on the rear axle screws.

The fix

Replace and tighten the screws to the correct torque.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
DS7 (DS7 CROSSBACK)	2 July 2019 to 22 October 2019	86

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/330 The filtering performance of the diesel particulate filter may not meet the required specification 13 November 2020, DS7, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen C5 Aircross
R/2020/053 Certain rear suspension fixing bolts may not conform to specification 25 February 2020, DS7
R/2021/349 Possible sharp edges present on the components of the curtain air bag after deployment 18 October 2021, DS7
R/2021/425 DS7 4x4 eTense vehicles equipped with 205/55 R19 97V A class Michelin Primacy 3 tyres may experience premature wearing of the insides of the rear tyres 6 January 2022, DS7
R/2019/137 A plastic component inside the exhaust line could damage the diesel particle filter 26 April 2019, Citroen Berlingo, Citroen C4 Cactus, DS7
R/2019/063 A driver's airbag component may not be to correct specification 25 February 2019, DS7

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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