Citroën and DS run several Takata recalls. The manufacturer’s page names C3 (2008–2017), C4 (2010–2018), DS 3 (2008–2019), DS 4 (2010–2017), DS 5 (2010–2018) and C-Zero (2010–2017) as the model scope; the KBA campaigns narrow this down differently and are kept separately. For the C3 and DS 3 the manufacturer issued a stop-drive order (“Stop Drive”); the KBA records for the C4, DS 4 and DS 5 also contain a stop-drive note for model years 2009 to 2013. Whether a stop-drive applies to your vehicle can only be clarified by the VIN check with the manufacturer.
Model scope according to Citroën’s own page (Takata recall)
Takata according to the manufacturer’s page
KBA reference
none – manufacturer scope
Affected part
Airbag inflator
Citroën’s own page names these models and model years as affected by the Takata recall. The manufacturer scope is not a KBA campaign and differs from the individual KBA periods (e.g. C4 until 2018, C3 from 2008). Vehicles with the highest risk are subject to a stop-drive measure; only the VIN check shows whether this applies to your vehicle.
C3 type 2 model years 2009 to 2019 and DS3 model years 2009 to 2019
Stop-drive: Citroën recommends leaving affected vehicles parked immediately until the airbags have been replaced – a manufacturer recommendation, not an official order. The VIN check shows whether your vehicle is affected.
KBA publication of 23 June 2025 (C3 type 2, model years 2009–2019). Citroën’s own page gives 2008–2017 for the C3; manufacturer and KBA scopes differ and are kept separately. The reference 14729R formerly given here could not be confirmed in the KBA data.
Stop-drive: The same manufacturer stop-drive recommendation as for the C3 applies to the DS 3 (1st generation). The VIN check shows whether your vehicle is affected.
Listed by the KBA under the make DS (DS3 and DS3 Racing, model years 2009–2019, production 17 Apr 2009–10 Apr 2019). Citroën’s page gives 2008–2019 for the DS3. Further KBA campaigns: 13845 (DS3, MN9) and 13796 (DS3/DS4/DS5, 2008–2019).
Stop-drive: The KBA record notes “Takata Stop Drive, model years 2009 to 2013”. Clarify the exact scope and the manufacturer’s instruction via the VIN check at Citroën; if you received a driving-ban notice, leave the vehicle parked.
KBA publication of 19 August 2025, production period 19 Nov 2009–13 Feb 2017. According to the KBA the stop-drive note applies only to model years 2009–2013. The manufacturer’s page names the C4 until 2018; the KBA campaign 6626 (C3/C4, until 05/2018) extends the scope.
DS 4 and DS 5 – Takata inflator, Stop Drive per KBA
KBA record names Takata
KBA reference
15397R
Manufacturer code
GM3
Affected part
Driver airbag (inflator)
Vehicles in Germany (KBA)
4,501
Vehicles worldwide/Europe (KBA)
165,689
Restriction (KBA)
Takata Stop Drive model years 2009 to 2013
Stop-drive: The KBA record notes “Takata Stop Drive, model years 2009 to 2013”. Clarify the exact scope and the manufacturer’s instruction via the VIN check; if you received a driving-ban notice, leave the vehicle parked.
Listed by the KBA under the make DS, published 19 August 2025, production period 5 May 2010–9 Feb 2018. According to the KBA the stop-drive note applies only to model years 2009–2013.
C3 and C4 – driver airbag inflator (KBA 6626, campaign evidence to be verified)
KBA text without supplier – Takata according to the manufacturerSingle source – please verify
KBA reference
6626
Manufacturer code
JGU, MN9, MK7, NQ3
Affected part
Driver airbag (inflator)
Vehicles in Germany (KBA)
n/a
Vehicles worldwide/Europe (KBA)
1,706,122
KBA campaign of 2 September 2024, production period 24 Sep 2008–20 May 2018 for the campaign as a whole; the KBA text does not name the supplier. The manufacturer codes match the code list of the KBA campaign 13796, which names Takata; the assignment still has to be verified as campaign evidence. The campaign gives no vehicle figure for Germany.
KBA text without supplier – Takata according to the manufacturerSingle source – please verify
KBA reference
7486
Manufacturer code
GCD, GM7
Affected part
Passenger airbag (inflator)
Vehicles in Germany (KBA)
1,072
Vehicles worldwide/Europe (KBA)
9,158
Older KBA campaign of 1 December 2017 (model years 2010–2017). The KBA text does not name the supplier; the Takata assignment rests on the manufacturer’s page (C Zéro 2010–2017). The earlier joint assignment of the C-Zero to 15396R was not documented.
DS 4, DS 5 and DS 3 – driver and passenger airbag, Takata inflator (code GYY, GYB, GYC oder HNU)
KBA text without supplier – Takata according to the manufacturer
KBA reference
10241
Manufacturer code
GYY, GYB, GYC oder HNU
Affected part
Driver and passenger airbag (inflator)
Vehicles in Germany (KBA)
665
Vehicles worldwide/Europe (KBA)
9,048
KBA campaign of 29 October 2020, campaign-wide period 2009–2017 for the campaign as a whole. The KBA text does not name the supplier; the Takata assignment is based on the sources listed below. Same codes and figures as Citroën 9331; the figures must not be added up. The KBA does not mention a stop-drive order; instructions from other countries are not carried over here.
C4 and C3 – driver and passenger airbag, Takata inflator (code GYY, GYB, GYC oder HNU)
KBA text without supplier – Takata according to the manufacturer
KBA reference
9331
Manufacturer code
GYY, GYB, GYC oder HNU
Affected part
Driver and passenger airbag (inflator)
Vehicles in Germany (KBA)
665
Vehicles worldwide/Europe (KBA)
9,048
KBA campaign of 29 October 2020, campaign-wide period 2009–2017 for the campaign as a whole. The KBA text does not name the supplier; the Takata assignment is based on the sources listed below. Same codes and figures as DS 10241; the figures must not be added up. The KBA does not mention a stop-drive order; instructions from other countries are not carried over here.
