Fire risk Citroën: problems by model and engine

Documented faults, from most to least important

Severity × frequency. Below each one, the Citroën models it appears in.

- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën C4 IIIFire risk from the small gap between the particulate filter and the 48 V starter-generator (mild-hybrid version)In the 48 V mild-hybrid versions of the C4 III (1.2 PureTech 136 hp with e-DCS6 gearbox) built between October 2023 and January 2026, the gap between the petrol particulate filter pipe and the 48 V starter-generator may be less than 10 mm, which poses a fire risk in the engine bay.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën C4 XFire risk from insufficient clearance between the petrol particulate filter and the 48 V starter-generatorYes: on petrol C4 X cars built between 25 October 2023 and 12 January 2026 the particulate filter pipe sits less than 10 mm from the protective cap of the 48 V starter-generator and, in damp conditions, an electric arc can occur with a risk of fire. Recall published on Safety Gate in March 2026.
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalCitroën Berlingo IIIEngine undertray can trap material (fire risk)A 2022 recall (ref. R2022299) covers Berlingo IIIs built between November 2017 and September 2021 whose lower metal engine undertray can trap material next to the exhaust, with a risk of fire.
- High severityFrequency: Rare2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis)Unvulcanised fuel return pipe: fuel leak and fire riskStellantis is recalling Ducato, Boxer, Jumper and Movano vans built between November 2024 and July 2025: the fuel return pipe is not vulcanised and can come away from the valve and drip onto hot parts. It is precautionary and no fire has been reported.
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By Citroën model

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Engines and gearboxes involved

2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis)1 fault

Frequently asked questions

What faults with a fire risk do Citroën cars have?

In 4 models from Citroën there are 4 documented faults with a fire risk. The most important: fire risk from the small gap between the particulate filter and the 48 V starter-generator (mild-hybrid version), fire risk from insufficient clearance between the petrol particulate filter and the 48 V starter-generator and engine undertray can trap material (fire risk). Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.

Which Citroën models have the most problems with a fire risk?

Citroën Jumper II (1 fault), Citroën Berlingo III (1 fault), Citroën C4 III (1 fault) and Citroën C4 X (1 fault).

Which Citroën engines have faults with a fire risk?

2.2 MultiJet / BlueHDi (Stellantis) (1 fault).