Citroen C2 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 11 safety recalls naming the Citroen C2, launched from 2004 to 2010. 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 C2 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 11
- 2004 to 2010
- Latest recall
- 5 October 2010
- R/2010/155
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Citroen C2 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.
LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING
R/2010/155, launched 5 October 2010, 12,950 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3, C8, Dispatch
Defect: It has been identified that the position of the exterior lighting control ring may not be detected by the lighting management system and the lights may switch off without warning.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.
LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY
R/2009/113, launched 19 October 2009, 37,086 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3, Dispatch
Defect: It has been identified that due to incorrect positioning of the exterior lighting control ring by the lighting management system the lights may switch off unexpectedly.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated
PARKING BRAKE MAY FAIL
R/2009/096, launched 14 October 2009, 754 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3
Defect: The parking brake may fail due to the cable not being manufactured to specification.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the parking brakes cables.
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 Berlingo, 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.
FRONT SUSPENSION WISHBONE COULD BECOME LOOSE
R/2008/150, launched 20 October 2008, 4,652 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3
Defect: The tightening torque for the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts has proved insufficient. This can lead to loosening represented by abnormal noise
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and retorque front suspension wishbone bolts
REAR SEAT CUSHION MAY BECOME INSECURE
R/2008/134, launched 22 September 2008, 18 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Following a manufacturing issue the rear sear cushion fixings may become damaged and the cushion may not stay in place
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace rear seat cushion fixings
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY REDUCE
R/2006/225, launched 19 December 2006, 4,032 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3
Defect: If the battery voltage is abnormally low the antilock braking system electronic control unit may not perform to specification which in rare cases may cause a reduction in braking efficiency.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the Electronic Control Unit.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURNS TOO SLOWLY
R/2006/051, launched 28 March 2006, 9,868 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3, Pluriel
Defect: It has been identified that the accelerator pedal can return too slowly. This can have an effect on the driving of the vehicle
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the accelerator pedal replaced.
POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY
R/2005/185, launched 15 December 2005, 6,772 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3, C4, Pluriel
Defect: This concern relates to right hand drive vehicles only. There may cases of the brake linkage lever being defectively assembled which may result in a loss of braking efficiency.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected check and where necessary reposition the brake pedal relay linkage lever.
SUSPENSION SPRINGS MAY BREAK
R/2005/148, launched 26 October 2005, 4,962 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.
POSSIBLE CONTACT BETWEEN THE LEFT HAND REAR SPLASH SHIELD AND THE BRAKE HOSE.
R/2004/072, launched 17 May 2004, 3,193 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Contact at full suspension travel may occur between the left hand rear splash shield and the brake hose. This may result in wearing of the hose after a period of time.
Remedy: Likely to be affected vehicles will have the splash shield modified and the brake hose re-routed.
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 C2, 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.