Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall drivers issued 'do not ignore' fire risk fault alert

Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall drivers issued 'do not ignore' fire risk fault alertCar owners affected by the recall are being told 'do not ignore' by BBC expertCommentsLifestyleCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor13:34, 20 Apr 2026Updated 13:36, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesDrivers told that those with 1.2-litre petrol engines, may have a faulty component (stock image)(Image: Getty )Tens of thousands of drivers are being warned that their cars may pose a fire hazard in the latest vehicle safety recall. Cars from well-known brands are affected, including Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall.‌During today's (April 20) episode of BBC One's Morning Live, consumer expert Louise Minchin issued a 'do not ignore' alert to owners of the cars impacted and explained the steps drivers need to take. She urged people to "not panic", and said that "if your car seems to be running perfectly, it could still be affected by a recall".‌Stellantis, a global automotive group that owns various car brands, including Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall and DS Automobiles, this month launched a recall of 44,000 UK vehicles due to a fault that could cause cars to catch fire. The potential issue has been identified in select models from Peugeot, Citroen, DS Automobiles, Vauxhall, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Fiat produced between 2023 and 2026.‌Key affected car models (2023-2026):Peugeot: 208, 308, 2008, Rifter, Partner, ExpertCitroen: C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4 X, Berlingo, DispatchVauxhall: Corsa, Mokka, FronteraDS Automobiles: DS 3 Crossback, DS 4, DS 7It relates to a lack of clearance between the gasoline particulate filter pipe and the pole protection cup of the 48-volt belt starter generator. Stellantis says that in 'wet conditions' there could be contact between the components, causing water to enter the engine bay. In a 'worst-case scenario', this could result in a 'potential risk of fire in the engine department&#...