Overview
- About 85,642 vehicles are affected in Germany, with roughly 7,600 in Austria according to Stellantis Austria and local authorities.
- Models span multiple brands produced mainly from late 2022 to mid‑2025, including Opel, Peugeot, Fiat, Citroën/DS, Lancia and Alfa Romeo.
- Germany’s KBA cites improperly tightened joints between the high‑pressure line and the fuel rail that can allow fuel to escape and ignite, with 11 fires logged by mid‑June.
- Dealers will inspect the injection system and tighten the nuts and rail screws at no cost, and owners are being instructed to schedule visits promptly.
- Austria reports the campaign has been running since mid‑July and notes the issue affects some mild‑hybrid vehicles, with Jeep models included locally.