Citroen Berlingo recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 49 safety recalls naming the Citroen Berlingo, launched from 2000 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Citroen Berlingo recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 49
- 2000 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 19 August 2026
- R/2026/337
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Citroen Berlingo recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
BCM software update – Black screen
R/2026/337, launched 19 August 2026, 279 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles a software defect in the instrument cluster may prevent the cluster display from switching on when the vehicle is started resulting in a black screen.
Remedy: Update the Body Control Module software.
BCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable
R/2026/184, launched 27 April 2026, 2,869 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the Lane Keep Assist tell-tale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster.
Remedy: Update the Body Control Module software.
Water Pump Pulley
R/2026/110, launched 13 March 2026. Also covers the Dispatch
Defect: On affected vehicles due to a production nonconformity the water pump may malfunction which may cause a loss of engine power and result in the engine shutting down.
Remedy: Replace the water pump.
Citroen Cross carline Fuel injection common rail.
R/2026/021, launched 21 January 2026. Also covers the C5 Aircross, Dispatch
Defect: On affected vehicles a non-conformity issue with the fuel injection common rail may lead to a loosening of the nut and a potential fuel leak.
Remedy: Check the fuel injection common rail and if necessary replace the rail and high-pressure fuel pipes.
Citroen Berlingo (K9) Wrong Wheel Bolts.
R/2026/006, launched 2 January 2026, 33 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the incorrect wheel bolts may have been fitted which could result in loosening or loss of the bolts.
Remedy: Check the correct bolts are fitted and replace if necessary.
Citroen Spacetourer (K0) Berlingo (K9) IVI software via OTA update.
R/2026/009, launched 19 December 2025. Also covers the Dispatch, SpaceTourer
Defect: Affected vehicle may face a black screen on the Instrument Panel Cluster with several functions not available to view.
Remedy: Update the In-Vehicle-Infotainment software via Over-the-Air.
Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
R/2025/346, launched 18 August 2025. Also covers the C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4 Picasso, C5 Aircross, Dispatch, Relay, SpaceTourer
Defect: Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Remedy: Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.
Citroen Berlingo Tyre Pressure Label
R/2025/296, launched 28 July 2025, 590 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may have incorrect or missing information on the tyre pressure label.
Remedy: Replace the tyre pressure label.
Citroen DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.
R/2025/247, launched 3 July 2025. Also covers the C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C5 Aircross, SpaceTourer
Defect: Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
Remedy: Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.
Traction Battery software
R/2025/122, launched 24 March 2025. Also covers the C4, C4X, Dispatch, SpaceTourer
Defect: Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Remedy: Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Autonomous Telematics Box connection
R/2025/126, launched 17 March 2025, 6 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may experience an Autonomous Telematic Box (ATB) that cannot connect to the remote server.
Remedy: Change the ATB.
Citroen Autonomous Telematics Box failure after OTA update
R/2025/091, launched 4 March 2025, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4
Defect: Affected vehicles may have been equipped with an Autonomous Telematic Box (ATB) which does not work.
Remedy: Change the ATB.
Citroen Berlingo (K9) Front Brake Discs.
R/2024/396, launched 11 October 2024, 6 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the front brake discs may not be to the required specification and may become noisy and in exceptional cases the brake disc may fail
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the front brake discs and pads will be replaced
Citroen Berlingo -K9 Engine Software
R/2024/242, launched 3 June 2024, 70 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may suffer a loss of Hydraulic Brake Compensation (HBC). In a worst-case scenario this can lead to reduced brake performance.
Remedy: Update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration.
Affected vehicles may have a tyre load index reported on the vehicle s CoC lower than the rear axle capacity declared on the VIN label.
R/2023/250, launched 2 August 2023, 210 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may have a tyre load index reported on the vehicle’s CoC lower than the rear axle capacity declared on the VIN label.
Remedy: Replace the VIN label and provide an Addendum to the CoC (Certificate of Conformity).
On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
R/2023/141, launched 9 May 2023, 6,867 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4, C4X, Jumpy Iv, SpaceTourer
Defect: On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
Remedy: Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.
There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
R/2023/010, launched 17 January 2023, 1,254 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4, C4X Electric, DS3
Defect: There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
Remedy: Update the software of the traction battery control unit.
On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
R/2023/046, launched 13 December 2022, 652 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso, DS3
Defect: On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
Remedy: To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance). The timing belt will be checked and if needed replaced with other components of the braking assistance system and the vacuum pump.
On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
R/2023/036, launched 13 December 2022, 13,740 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso, DS3, DS4
Defect: On the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil.
Remedy: To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance).
THE LOWER METAL ENGINE PROTECTION GUARD AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD TRAP MATERIAL IN IT.
R/2022/299, launched 17 October 2022, 630 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The possibility that the lower metal engine protection guard could trap material between it and the underside of the engine exhaust system.
Remedy: Replace the metal under engine protection guard with a different design to prevent the collection of material.
POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE TYRE STRUCTURE AROUND THE TYRE BEAD
R/2022/158, launched 23 May 2022, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Tyres may have been damaged in the manufacturing plant.
Remedy: Visually check the affected tyres and replace them if necessary.
THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY BE AFFECTED BY MATERIAL DETACHING FROM THE TIMING BELT
R/2020/327, launched 20 January 2021, 21,226 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3, C4, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso, DS3, DS4
Defect: The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.
Remedy: Update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt.
THE INNER TIE RODS ARE NOT CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
R/2020/209, launched 16 July 2020, 428 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The inner tie rods connecting the steering rack to the track rod end are not correct to specification
Remedy: Replace the steering rack inner tie rods (on both sides)
POTENTIAL BLOCKING OF THE UREA INJECTOR
R/2019/449, launched 6 February 2020, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: The urea injector may temporarily block
Remedy: Update the engine management software
STEERING COLUMN MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
R/2019/401, launched 17 December 2019, 111 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Steering columns were produced not according to specification
Remedy: Replacement of the steering column.
THE PASSENGER OUTER SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
R/2019/393, launched 26 November 2019, 12,796 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The passenger outer seat belts may not be correct to specification
Remedy: Replace the front outer passenger seat belt.
A PLASTIC COMPONENT INSIDE THE EXHAUST LINE COULD DAMAGE THE DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER
R/2019/137, launched 26 April 2019, 148 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4 Cactus, DS7
Defect: A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain circumstances damage the diesel particle filter.
Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the particle filter.
A COMPONENT OF THE HANDBRAKE MECHANISM MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
R/2019/133, launched 25 April 2019, 744 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The handbrake mechanism may not be correct to specification.
Remedy: Check the handbrake mechanism and if necessary replace the hand brake lever.
AIRBAGS MAY NOT BE TRIGGERED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION
R/2018/128, launched 10 May 2018, 110 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C-Elysee, C4 Picasso
Defect: On the affected vehicles an internal component within the airbag triggering ECU may have been damaged which could lead to non deployment. There are no early warning signs or symptoms for the customer to indicate if the ECU is incorrect.
Remedy: The manufacturer has no simple method to check the internal component. Therefore all ECU's in affected vehicles to be changed as a precaution.
ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
R/2017/339, launched 15 December 2017, 75 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4 Picasso, DS3, DS4, DS5
Defect: An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
Remedy: On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
GEARBOX ACTUATOR AY NOT BE TO SPECTIFICATION
R/2017/126, launched 7 April 2017, 16 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4 Cactus, DS3, DS5
Defect: A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator
BONNET MAY OPEN WITHOUT WARNING
R/2016/232, launched 6 October 2016, 767 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The bonnet may not close correctly over time because a possible non-conformity with the fixing of the bonnet catch. The driver may notice in certain cases difficulty in opening or closing the bonnet easily or vibrations or slight movement of the bonnet when driving. The risk is incorrect closing of the bonnet which could lead without any warning to unwanted opening when driving.
Remedy: Recall the the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the front bumper support. Where necessary the front bumper support will be replaced.
AIRBAG MAY INCORRECTLY DEPLOY
R/2016/171, launched 20 July 2016, 967 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C5, Jumpy
Defect: On affected vehicles the driver's air bag inflation device may not conform to specification. As a result may not deploy correctly during an impact.
Remedy: Replace the driver's air bag module on affected vehicles
FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
R/2014/025, launched 26 February 2014, 279 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3, C3 Picasso, C4, C4 Picasso, DS3
Defect: It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
SEAT BELT FIXING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN
R/2012/026, launched 8 March 2012, 88 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4, C4 Picasso, DS4
Defect: The fixing bolts of the front LH and RH seat belt return rail may loosen and in cases of extreme force break.
Remedy: The bolts on the left and right- hand sides will be replaced.
ROOF FLAP MAY DETACH
R/2010/159, launched 11 October 2010, 16 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The roof panel rear flap hinge may have a defect which will eventually allow the roof panel to detach.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to either reinforce the retention of the hinges or changing the roof panel rear flap.
AIRBAG MAY OPERATE INCORRECTLY
R/2010/134, launched 9 September 2010, 336 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The passenger airbag wiring harness connector may not be to specification which can cause the illumination of the warning light on the dashboard or if involved in a impact the incorrect deployment of the airbag.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the passenger airbag wiring harness.
TAILGATE MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
R/2009/153, launched 1 December 2009, 157 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists that the mounting ball on both tailgate support struts may rotate when the tailgate is opened or closed. Should one of the support struts dislocate the tailgate may not remain in the open position.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the mounting ball joints on the tailgate support struts replaced.
REAR DAMPER MAY BECOME INSECURE
R/2009/099, launched 9 October 2009, 54 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Picasso, Xsara
Defect: The rear dampers lower fixing bolts may become loose.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check conformity of damper lower fixing bolt and replace if necessary
SPARE WHEEL CARRIER HEAT SHIELD COULD BECOME DETACHED
R/2009/067, launched 3 July 2009, 4,440 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The heat shield protecting the spare wheel and carrier may detach because of the vibrations it is subjected to.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to modify the heat shield or where necessary replace the spare wheel carrier which incorporates the heat shield.
LH SEAT MAY BECOME DETACHED IN A COLLISION
R/2009/059, launched 8 June 2009, 10 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The left hand rear seat may not be fully secure because the right hand seat fixing may have been welded incorrectly. If the weld is incorrect the seat may detach during an accident.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary repair the seat fixing.
SEAT BELT MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
R/2009/058, launched 8 June 2009, 6 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that the fixing for the left hand seat belt inertia reel may not have tightened to the specified torque. As a result in the event of an impact the seat belt may not function as designed.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked to ensure that it is at the correct torque tightening same as necessary.
WIPERS / LIGHTS/ BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED.
R/2008/199, launched 24 December 2008, 6,031 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C2, C3, C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C6
Defect: An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.
WIPERS LIGHTS AND BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED
R/2008/096, launched 3 July 2008, 45 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that one component of the computer that controls the operation of the wipers lighting and battery charging is not to specification. This can result in erratic operation or failure of one or all of the specified functions.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the subject computer replaced.
SUSPENSION SPRINGS MAY BREAK
R/2005/097, launched 13 July 2005, 50,357 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In the exceptional event of a spring breaking there could be a risk of the spring making contact with the vehicle tyre.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a suspension cup to each side of the front suspension.
SUSPENSION SPRINGS MAY BREAK
R/2005/095, launched 13 July 2005, 163,446 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Picasso
Defect: In the exceptional event of a spring breaking there could be a risk of the spring making contact with the vehicle tyre.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a suspension cup to each side of the front suspension.
AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT MAY NOT BE TO STANDARD
R/2005/061, launched 16 May 2005, 13,624 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The air bag control unit may be underestimating the significance of an impact for the purposes of deploying the airbags.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the airbag control unit replaced.
POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE
R/2000/006, launched 1 February 2000, 1,070 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve.
POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF BRAKE SERVO ASSISTANCE
R/2000/005, launched 1 February 2000, 9,088 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Saxo, Xsara
Defect: There is a possibility that the brake servo valve may not function correctly resulting in loss of servo assistance to the braking system.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles for the inspection and possible replacement of the brake servo valve.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Citroen Berlingo, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Citroen dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.