Stellantis Diesel Recall: 600,000 Vehicles Affected

Stellantis 1.5 BlueHDi Engine Recall: Detailed Briefing

Date: July 4, 2025 Source: "Stellantis: maxi-richiamo per oltre 600.000 diesel - alVolante.it"

Executive Summary

Stellantis has issued a large-scale recall affecting over 636,000 diesel vehicles produced between 2017 and 2023 across its Peugeot, Citroën, Opel, DS, and Fiat brands. The recall targets models equipped with the 1.5 BlueHDi engine due to a potential issue with premature wear of the camshaft timing chain. While no incidents or injuries have been reported, the defect could lead to abnormal engine operation, unusual noise, and in severe cases, chain breakage. Stellantis is prioritizing older vehicles, offering a software update, oil change, and potentially a preventive chain replacement based on acoustic analysis. A key aspect of the recall is an extended wa ...