If you drive a 2023–2026 Stellantis mild-hybrid (a Vauxhall Corsa, Peugeot 208, Citroën C3 or any of the other ten affected models) here is the short, plain-English version of what the recall actually means for you.
The headline
- Around 44,000 UK cars are being called back. The fault is a fire risk on the 1.2-litre 48V mild-hybrid engine.
- The cars are still safe to drive. This is not a stop-drive notice, but Stellantis wants every affected car booked in as soon as possible.
- The fix is free and takes about 30 minutes at any franchised dealer for your brand.
What to watch for in the meantime
Until your car has been seen, treat these as signals to stop and call your dealer:
- A burning smell from the engine bay.
- New or flashing warning lights.
- Unusual heat, smoke or noise from under the bonnet.
How to book
- Wait for the letter. Stellantis says it will contact affected owners directly using DVLA address data.
- Or call your franchised dealer with the VIN ready (it is in the V5C, on the dashboard at the base of the windscreen, and inside the driver's door jamb).
- Or check the recall registers first by running a run a £1.99 RecallClear check. The combined DVSA + SMMT lookup will tell you whether the campaign is flagged against your registration before you make the call.
Buying a used Stellantis car right now?
Used 2023–2025 Corsas, 208s, C3s and Avengers are heavily represented in the second-hand market. Always check the recall status before you commit. The fix is free, but a car that still has it outstanding is worth less than one that has been seen by a dealer. The relevant brand pages (Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, DS) walk through the data sources for each marque.
Originally reported by Carwow. RecallClear's coverage is independently written and may include additional context, verification against the DVSA and SMMT registers, and links to manufacturer pages.