Citroen C4 Picasso recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 35 safety recalls naming the Citroen C4 Picasso, launched from 2007 to 2025. 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 C4 Picasso recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 35
- 2007 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 18 August 2025
- R/2025/346
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Citroen C4 Picasso 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.
Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
R/2025/346, launched 18 August 2025. Also covers the Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4, 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.
Cross carline Engine software
R/2024/136, launched 13 March 2024. Also covers the C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C5 Aircross
Defect: On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.
Remedy: Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.
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 Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4 Cactus, 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 Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4 Cactus, 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 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 Berlingo, C3, C4, C4 Cactus, 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 FILTERING PERFORMANCE OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION
R/2020/330, launched 13 November 2020, 432 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C5 Aircross, DS7 Crossback
Defect: The filtering performance of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) may not meet the required specification.
Remedy: Replace the DPF on affected vehicles.
DUE TO THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE NOX EMISSIONS MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATORY LIMITS
R/2019/329, launched 26 September 2019, 5,290 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3 Picasso, C4, DS3, DS4, DS5
Defect: The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which do not comply with the regulatory limits.
Remedy: Download new engine management software
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 Berlingo, C-Elysee
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 MAY OVERHEAT
R/2018/049, launched 13 February 2018, 2,098 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4, C5, DS5
Defect: The engine electronic cooling management control strategy and the maximum temperature alert threshold could cause the engine to overheat. This could result in a warning light and a message being displayed on the instrument panel.
Remedy: On affected vehicles download a new engine management software in order to modify the cooling management parameters to improve the control of the engine operating temperature.
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 Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4, 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.
BONNET SKIN MAY BECOME INSECURE
R/2017/326, launched 5 December 2017, 6,848 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The bonnet inner skin may not be adequately retained. This may cause the bonnet to vibrate or distort. In extreme cases the skin could detach.
Remedy: On affected vehicles apply additional adhesive between the bonnet skin and its inner panel.
STARTER MOTOR SUPPLY WIRING HARNESS MAY BECOME DAMAGED
R/2017/269, launched 22 September 2017, 9 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminaL. Correct it if necessary and add additional protection.
STARTER MOTOR MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
R/2017/139, launched 24 April 2017, 3,607 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C-Elysee, C3, C4 Cactus, Dispatch, SpaceTourer
Defect: A possible nonconformity of an internal component of the starter motor relay could affect the control of the starter motor. This could adversely affect the starting operation and damage the starter motor due to overheating and in extreme cases there is a risk of fire.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.
FRONT SUSPENSION MAY FAIL
R/2016/276, launched 29 November 2016, 2,662 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The front suspension wishbones fixing bolts may not be to the correct specification which could lead to a risk of them breaking. This may affetc the driver's ability to control the vehicle.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the wishbone fixing bolts.
SEAT BELT BUCKLE STRAP MAY FAIL
R/2016/057, launched 31 March 2016, 2,238 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The seat belt buckle fitted to the second row rear seat/s may have been damaged during the production process at the supplier. In the event of an impact the seat belt buckle strap could fail and not restrain the occupant correctly.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the batch numbers and where necessary replace the seat belt buckle.
DOOR MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
R/2016/055, launched 31 March 2016, 919 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A manufacturing defect in one of the components of the door locks could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors. In rare cases the door could unlock and open unexpectedly.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.
DOOR MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
R/2016/054, launched 31 March 2016, 1,914 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A manufacturing defect in one of the components of the door locks could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors. In rare cases the door could unlock and open unexpectedly.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.
DOOR MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
R/2016/052, launched 31 March 2016, 1,292 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A manufacturing defect in one of the components of the door locks could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors. In rare cases the door could unlock and open unexpectedly.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.
OIL LEAK MAY DAMAGE ENGINE
R/2016/042, launched 10 March 2016, 17 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3, C3 Picasso, C4, DS3, DS4
Defect: An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.
DOORS MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
R/2015/261, launched 4 January 2016, 1,939 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A manufacturing defect of a component within any of the four door locks could result in jamming of the internal mechanism which prevents the closing of any of the vehicle's doors or risk unexpected unlocking and opening of the doors.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the affected door locks.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2015/243, launched 8 December 2015, 9,483 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4, C5, C8, DS4, DS5, Dispatch
Defect: The fuel filter's integrated heater may be defective and could cause the cover to distort. This could cause air ingress and fuel egress. Either could cause poor starting and a warning light should illuminate
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace fuel heater cover. Check and if necessary replace connector.
POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF CONTROL
R/2015/101, launched 26 May 2015, 23,035 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones may not be to the correct specification. This could lead to the bolts failing and the security of the wishbones being compromised. If this occurs there is a possibility that the directional control of the vehicle could be adversely affected.
Remedy: Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected and replace all the fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones.
THE INCORRECT GEAR MAYBE SELECTED
R/2014/169, launched 17 December 2014, 52 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that the reverse gear locking collar on the gear lever may not have been manufacturered to specification. This could result the incorret selection of gears.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the locking collar.
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 Berlingo, C3, C3 Picasso, C4, 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.
RISK OF FIRE
R/2012/094, launched 5 October 2012, 9,848 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The starter motor wiring harness may be subject to long term wear due to rubbing. This can cause electrical problems or in the worst case a fire.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to add further protection to the starter motor wiring harness.
SEAT BELT FIXING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN
R/2012/026, launched 8 March 2012, 88 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Berlingo, C4, 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.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE MAY MALFUNCTION
R/2011/049, launched 18 April 2011, 8,230 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that due to a nonconformity in one of the operating cables of the Electric Parking Brake (FSE) it is possible that insufficient application (force) will be applied. This could result in only one wheel operating or locked. The driver however will receive warning of the issue by the illumination of the Parking Brake Warning Lamp on the instrument panel along with a message on the multifuction screen.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for inspection repair or if required the replacement of the cable.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2011/018, launched 22 February 2011, 33 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4, C8, Dispatch
Defect: It is possible that the fuel return pipe may chaff on the diesel fuel filter support in the engine compartment. This can if not identified result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the addition of a protective sleeve to the return pipe.
FRONT SEAT BELT MAY NOT LOCK CORRECTLY
R/2010/060, launched 4 June 2010, 134 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The front seat belts may not lock in the buckles correctly which will have the affect of the front passengers not being sufficiently restrained in the case of a violent impact.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary repair the seat belt locking mechanism.
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, C2, C3, C4, 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.
PARKING BRAKE MAY BE INEFFECTIVE
R/2008/163, launched 14 November 2008, 9,398 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that due to a production non conformity in one of the electric parking brake cables the brake may not hold the vehicle securely on a steep gradient when the parking brake is applied. This will be accompanied by the illumination of the warning lamp and a message saying parking brake faulty on the multifunction screen.
Remedy: Recalled vehicle swill have the conformity of the cables checked and replaced as necessary.
FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MAY BECOME INSECURE
R/2008/133, launched 18 September 2008, 143 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The front brake caliper fixing screws are not to standard (non - conforming) and may slacken
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace fixing screws with approved type.
RISK OF PARTIAL DE-BONDING OF GLASS PANORAMIC ROOF MOULDING.
R/2008/107, launched 1 August 2008, 367 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that in the event of incorrect bonding there is a risk of the partial release of the glass panoramic roof moulding such that it becomes visible to the driver. If the concern is not rectified in the long term; the moulding could detach. It should be noted that there is no risk to the integrity of the sealing of the affected area.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the bonding of the moulding checked and replaced as necessary.
VACUUM BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY REDUCE.
R/2008/111, launched 16 July 2008, 307 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C8, Relay
Defect: It has been identified that the check valve within the brake assistance vacuum pump may suffer from a non-conformity which in time may reduce the braking assistance.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles as a preventative measure will have the subject valve replaced. At the same time certain vehicles will also have the air dosing unit replaced.
SEAT BELT MAY FAIL IN A COLLISION
R/2007/109, launched 20 July 2007, 101 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that on some vehicles fitted with electrically controlled seats in very rare cases and under certain impact conditions the front seatbelt may provide a diminished level of restraint.
Remedy: As a preventative measure subject vehicles will have the front seatbelt buckles replaced.
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 C4 Picasso, 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.