Paris, France – Automotive giant Stellantis has issued multiple recalls affecting tens of thousands of vehicles due to various manufacturing defects, including fire hazards and rear-view camera malfunctions.
The latest recall impacts approximately 68,000 cars produced in France between 2022 and 2024. The company cited a defect in the oil jet cooling nozzles of its PureTech engines, which could lead to excessive noise, engine casing damage, and, in some cases, oil spraying onto the exhaust pipe—posing a fire risk.
Stellantis has not confirmed whether any incidents have occurred due to this fault or if the recall is purely precautionary.
Among the affected models, 2,500 units of the Peugeot 208, 57,000 Citroën C3s, and 8,700 Opel Corsa vehicles are subject to the recall.
Stellantis emphasized that the issue does not stem from a design flaw in the engine but rather from a supplier’s deviation in manufacturing standards for the nozzles.
“This is not a problem with the engine design but with the supplier, who has deviated from the manufacturing quality of these nozzles,” Stellantis stated, as reported by Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Owners of the affected vehicles will be contacted via mail and asked to bring their cars to an authorized dealership, where technicians will replace the oil filter and conduct an oil change. Stellantis assured customers that the process would take only 30 minutes to complete.
This is not the first issue the company has faced with its PureTech engines. Previous reports have highlighted concerns over excessive oil consumption and premature degradation of the timing belt.
In response to customer complaints, Stellantis introduced a retroactive compensation platform earlier this year for buyers who experienced these problems between 2022 and 2024.
Maserati Models Also Affected
Separately, Stellantis has recalled 27,354 Maserati vehicles in the United States due to a defect in the rear-view camera system.
The flaw, attributed to a radio software malfunction, can prevent the display from showing the rear-view image correctly, increasing the risk of accidents.
The recall includes several high-end Maserati models, such as:
- MC20 Cielo (2023-2025)
- Grecale SUV (2023-2024)
- GranCabrio and GranTurismo (2024)
- Ghibli, Levante, and Quattroporte (2021-2024)
- MC20 (2022-2025)
Stellantis has advised Maserati owners to visit dealerships for a software update to rectify the issue.
Broader Implications for Stellantis
These recalls come amid Stellantis’ broader efforts to maintain its reputation for vehicle reliability. The company has already faced scrutiny over past engine-related issues, and these latest recalls may add further pressure on the automotive group to enhance its quality control measures.
Despite these setbacks, Stellantis remains committed to substantial investments in its production facilities.
The company recently pledged nearly €2 billion to bolster manufacturing in Italy and has been gearing up for a multi-billion-dollar expansion in the United States.
For now, affected vehicle owners are encouraged to respond promptly to recall notices to ensure their safety on the road.
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