Peugeot, Citroën, Jeep: Stellantis recalls 212,000 vehicles in France
Fire risk for hybrid vehicle engines behind latest major recall. No ‘stop-drive’ campaign has been launched
It is the latest recall for the beleaguered manufacturer
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Vehicle manufacturer Stellantis is recalling 700,000 cars worldwide due to a fire risk linked to engine construction, including more than 212,000 vehicles in France.
The vehicles, sold between 2023 and 2026, include Peugeot (more than 122,000 cars), Citroën, Jeep, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo models among others.
The vehicles are all hybrid, with the issue stemming from their combustion and electric motors being too close together.
In high humidity, contact between a fuel filter hose and the protective cap in the electrical engine can cause a spark and a fire.
The recall comes after 36 issues were reported worldwide from the vehicles, including a dozen fires.
It is the latest in a string of issues for the beleaguered manufacturer, who has seen millions of vehicles recalled due to issues with faulty Takata airbags.
In 2025, the company registered a loss of more than €22 billion, the highest single-year loss for any French company in history, partly driven by a lack of electric vehicle sales alongside various recall issues.
How to check vehicle is affected
Stellantis will contact drivers of impacted vehicles directly if they need to have the vehicle repaired.
Concerned vehicle owners can check themselves if they are impacted by using their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), but as the recall has only recently been announced this is not guaranteed to be effective.
This number, which can be found in box E of your car’s carte grise (vehicle registration), can be used online to search for a recall.
Head to the website of your vehicle brand (Citroën, Alfa Romeo, etc, not Stellantis), go to the recall section and enter your car’s VIN.
Note however that when French media outlet BFMTV tried this with a Peugeot – the most impacted brand in France – this method did not flag a recall alert despite separate confirmation that the vehicle was affected and needed to be repaired.
Another option is to contact the dealership where you purchased the vehicle, who will be able to inform you if you are concerned.
Repairs will be free and take around 30 minutes.
Stellantis says that issues are extremely unlikely and the recall and repair is a precaution.
Unlike for the Takata airbag scandal, no ‘stop-drive’ campaign has been issued and drivers can continue to use their vehicles.
Warning lights should appear well before a fire or any other issues, the manufacturer says.
If these do appear, you should pull over immediately. If you receive a moisture warning, then you should avoid cleaning the engine with a high-pressure washer.
Finally, anyone who smells a suspicious odour from the vehicle should park it outside until it is repaired.
