Stellantis Recalls 68,000 Cars Over Fire Risk Linked to PureTech Engines

The recall affects Citroën, Peugeot, and Opel models produced between 2022 and 2024 due to a supplier defect in oil cooling nozzles.

Stellantis is recalling 68,000 vehicles in France, including 57,000 Citroën C3s, 2,500 Peugeot 208s, and 8,700 Opel Corsas, due to a fire risk from faulty oil cooling nozzles in PureTech engines.
The defect can cause noise and, in severe cases, oil projection onto the exhaust, potentially leading to smoke or fire.
The issue stems from a supplier manufacturing defect, not a design flaw in the 1.2 PureTech engine, according to Stellantis.
Owners will receive notification to visit dealerships for a 30-minute repair involving oil and filter changes to resolve the issue.
This recall follows recent challenges for Stellantis, including a separate large-scale recall related to defective airbags and other PureTech engine issues such as excessive oil consumption.