Citroen Dispatch recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 69 safety recalls naming the Citroen Dispatch, launched from 1998 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 Dispatch recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 69
- 1998 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 13 March 2026
- R/2026/110
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Citroen Dispatch 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.
Water Pump Pulley
R/2026/110, launched 13 March 2026. Also covers the Berlingo
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 Berlingo, C5 Aircross
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 Spacetourer (K0) Berlingo (K9) IVI software via OTA update.
R/2026/009, launched 19 December 2025. Also covers the Berlingo, 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.
Citroen Dispatch/Spacetourer Low In-use Performance ratio ECM s/w.
R/2025/500, launched 12 November 2025. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: On affected vehicles there is an issue with the Engine Control Module (ECM) calibration which may lead to non-compliance with regulatory emission requirements.
Remedy: Update the ECM calibration.
Citroën Spacetourer/Dispatch(K0) Rear Brake Discs
R/2025/414, launched 29 September 2025. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: Affected vehicles may have been equipped with rear brake discs out of specification. These brake discs have insufficient contact with the wheel hub resulting in abnormal stress concentration.
Remedy: Check the rear brake discs and replace them and the brake pads if necessary.
Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
R/2025/346, launched 18 August 2025. Also covers the Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4 Picasso, C5 Aircross, 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 Dispatch (K0) Lower Control Arm Bushing
R/2025/311, launched 1 August 2025, 10,114 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the bolts on the front wishbone may break due to corrosion.
Remedy: Replace the bolts and bushings on both sides of the front wishbone.
Traction Battery software
R/2025/122, launched 24 March 2025. Also covers the Berlingo, C4, C4X, SpaceTourer
Defect: Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Remedy: Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Citroen Spacetourer Dispatch K0 Seat Fixation
R/2024/457, launched 4 November 2024. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: On affected vehicles there may be insufficient fixing on the 1st and/or 2nd row of seats that could potentially allow seat movement in the event of a collision
Remedy: On the affected vehicles seat fixings will be reworked
Citroen Dispatch (K0) Display Screws missing.
R/2024/420, launched 23 October 2024, 2,830 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the radio display fixing screws may be missing allowing a potential detachment of the display during a collision.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the fixings will be checked and fitted if necessary.
Citroen Dispatch (K0) Rear Springs
R/2024/315, launched 5 August 2024, 779 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Affected vehicles may have been equipped with the incorrect rear springs which can result in impaired driving behaviour when fully loaded or a risk of rear spring detachment in a worst-case scenario when empty.
Remedy: Replace both rear springs.
Citroen Dispatch -K0 – Ground Connections
R/2024/217, launched 7 May 2024, 6 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles there could be a loss of ground connections for some electrical harnesses which could result in a worst-case scenario in the loss of several vehicle functions with safety impacts and a risk of erratic behaviour of the vehicle.
Remedy: Check and re-tighten the ground connections.
Some vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipe.
R/2022/337, launched 1 December 2022, 1,507 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: Some vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipe.
Remedy: Check fuel pipe positioning correct if necessary and fit protective sleeve.
THE EFFICIENCY OF THE HANDBRAKE AND SERVICE BRAKE MAY BE COMPROMISED.
R/2022/242, launched 8 August 2022, 27 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: On the affected vehicles equipped with a manual handbrake the efficiency of the handbrake and service brake may be compromised
Remedy: Check the rear brake caliper references and replace as necessary
THE HIGH VOLTAGE HARNESS FITTED MIGHT NOT BE TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION
R/2022/202, launched 13 July 2022, 11 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4, DS3, SpaceTourer
Defect: The High Voltage Harness might not be to the correct specification.
Remedy: Check the harness conformity and replace it if necessary.
HEADRESTS ON THE FRONT MODULAR SEAT DO NOT CONFORM TO THE DESIGN SPECIFICATION
R/2022/126, launched 10 May 2022, 359 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: Affected vehicles may have been equipped with headrests on the front modular seat which do not conform to the design specification.
Remedy: Check the conformity of the front headrests (presence of the catch); in cases of non-conformity the front headrests will be replaced.
ELECTRICAL HARNESS COULD MOVE FROM ORIGINAL POSITION AND WEAKEN THE HARNESS
R/2022/028, launched 31 January 2022, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: The rear window electrical harness could become displaced from its original position and present a potential thermal issue.
Remedy: Check the routing of harness and replace the electrical harness if necessary. Add a fastening clip to ensure that the electrical harness will be maintained in its normal position.
VEHICLES AFFECTED MAY HAVE A SINGLE WHEEL BOLT ON BOTH LEFT HAND SIDE WHEELS WHICH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
R/2021/007, launched 5 January 2021, 12 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: A single wheel bolt on both left-hand wheels may not be tightened to the correct tightening torque.
Remedy: Check and if necessary replace wheel bolts and any other associated parts if consequential damage has occurred.
VEHICLES AFFECTED MAY HAVE A SINGLE WHEEL BOLT ON BOTH RIGHT HAND SIDE WHEELS WHICH MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
R/2021/006, launched 5 January 2021, 7 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: A single wheel bolt on both Right-hand wheels may not be tightened to the correct tightening torque.
Remedy: Check and if necessary replace wheel bolts and any other associated parts if consequential damage has occurred.
THE TIGHTENING OF THE REAR SUSPENSION FIXINGS MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
R/2020/077, launched 30 March 2020, 4 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: The tightening of some rear suspension fixings may not be correct to specification
Remedy: Correcting some tightening torques and replacing some nuts and bolts.
POSSIBLE NON CONFORMITY OF SEALS IN FRONT WHEEL ARCHES COULD LEAD TO WATER INGRESS INTO CERTAIN ELECTRONIC UNITS
R/2020/069, launched 30 March 2020, 84 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: Possible non-conformity of certain seals in the front wheel arches could lead to water ingress into the passenger compartment.
Remedy: Resealing these areas checking for the presence of water in the passenger compartment and replacing certain components in the interior if required
ONE OR MORE FIXATIONS OF THE SEATBELTS LOWER BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
R/2019/437, launched 30 March 2020, 3,111 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: The tightening and positioning of the seat belt lower bolts may be incorrect.
Remedy: This campaign consists of checking and if necessary correcting both the position of the bolt and the tightening torque of all of the lower fixings of the seat belts.
ONE OR MORE FIXATIONS OF THE SEATBELTS AND ONE GROUND CABLE MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
R/2019/436, launched 30 March 2020, 85 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: The tightening of the seat belt fixings and of certain earth cables may not conform to specification.
Remedy: Tightening of the seat belt fixings and of certain earth cables
NON-CONFORMITY OF THE REAR BRAKE CALLIPERS
R/2019/434, launched 30 March 2020, 84 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: A non-conformity of the rear brake callipers could reduce the efficiency of the parking brake
Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the callipers.
FUEL TUBES UNDER BODY MAY BECOME DAMAGED OVER TIME
R/2019/432, launched 30 March 2020, 21,087 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: The fuel pipes under the body may have been damaged over time due to a relative movement between these pipes and their surroundings
Remedy: Check the condition of the fuel pipes and replacing them if necessary. New protection will be fitted on all vehicles to prevent this damage in the future.
CERTAIN SEALS IN THE FRONT WHEEL ARCHES MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
R/2019/430, launched 5 February 2020, 15 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: Certain seals in the front wheel arches may not be correct to specification and may cause water ingress into the passenger compartment
Remedy: Resealing these areas checking for the presence of water in the passenger compartment and replacing certain components in the interior if required.
ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A CRACK COULD DEVELOP OVER TIME ON THE COUNTERWEIGHT SUPPORTS LOCATED UNDER THE REAR FLOOR
R/2019/296, launched 2 September 2019, 792 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Counterweight could become detached and fall from the vehicle
Remedy: Add two new fixings for each counterweight
IF THE FRONT CENTRE PASSENGER SEATING POSITION IS OCCUPIED THE FRONT OUTER PASSENGER SEAT BELT COULD RELEASE
R/2019/257, launched 15 August 2019, 16,122 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: There is a risk of inadvertent release to the front outer passenger seat belt.
Remedy: Modifying the central seat buckle with foam and heat-shrinkable protective tubing.
FRONT SUSPENSION MAY NOT BE TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION
R/2019/145, launched 9 May 2019, 11,023 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: Possible slackening of the front wishbone ball joint.
Remedy: Increasing the tightening torque of the ball joint and adding thread lock if the ball joint threads are found to be rusty or loose the ball joint will be replaced.
THE STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
R/2019/035, launched 1 February 2019, 10 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: The steering rack assembly may not be correct to specification.
Remedy: Replace the steering rack assembly and the fixings.
THE FIXING BOLT OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WISHBONE MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
R/2019/033, launched 1 February 2019, 47 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: The fixing bolt of the front Suspension wishbone may not be correct to specification.
Remedy: Replace the fixing bolts and nuts of the front suspension wishbones.
REAR SUSPENSION WISHBONE MOUNTING BOLTS NAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
R/2019/031, launched 1 February 2019, 313 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: The rear suspension wishbone mountings bolts may not be correct to specification.
Remedy: Replacement of the rear suspension wishbone bolts.
UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR PULLEY COULD BREAK
R/2019/029, launched 1 February 2019, 2,310 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: The air conditioning compressor pulley could break and damage other components.
Remedy: Replace the air conditioning compressor pulley and if necessary the protective cover.
EXCESSIVE LOADING OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION COULD RESULT IN THE LOOSENING OF THE FRONT WISHBONE LOWER BALL JOINTS
R/2019/027, launched 1 February 2019, 2,633 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: Excessive loading of the front suspension could result in the loosening of the front wishbone lower ball joints.
Remedy: Increasing the tightening torque of the ball joint and adding thread lock to the ball joint threads if the ball joint threads are found to be rusty the ball joint will be replaced.
Tow ball support bracket durability inadequate
R/2018/195, launched 25 July 2018, 103 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: The tow ball bracket could not withstand mechanical constraints when subjected to the highest stress levels which can occur during the vehicle's lifetime.
Remedy: The manufacturer’s remedy involves the replacement of the tow ball support bracket with a redesigned version.
COOLING SYSTEM STRATEGY COULD OVERHEAT THE ENGINE.
R/2018/193, launched 24 July 2018, 660 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: The cooling system strategy and the maximum temperature alert could cause the engine to overheat this may cause an oil leak from the sump drain cap. Due to the incorrect operation of the warning system there is no driver alert.
Remedy: The remedy involves downloading new engine management software.
Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened
R/2018/187, launched 19 July 2018, 37 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4, DS5, DS7, Relay, SpaceTourer
Defect: On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
Remedy: The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque.
ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
R/2018/002, launched 3 January 2018, 198 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
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.
STARTER MOTOR SUPPLY WIRING HARNESS MAY BECOME DAMAGED
R/2017/262, launched 14 September 2017, 12 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
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 and correct it if necessary.
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, C4 Picasso, 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.
STEERING BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY
R/2017/071, launched 22 February 2017, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: Incorrect assembly of the steering rack which could cause the loss of the mechanical link between the steering pinion valve and the steering rack during parking manoeuvres at full lock.
Remedy: Check affected vehicles and where necessary replace the steering rack.
UNEXPECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
R/2017/070, launched 22 February 2017, 141 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: It has been identified that due to a possible non-conformity of certain seals on the vehicle’s body there is the possibility that water can enter the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The occupants should experience either wet carpets and or a possible damp smell. However the ingress of water into the cabin could affect the electrical operation of the airbag module which could lead to an unexpected deployment of the airbag.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to add additional sealant to the body interfaces and if required to replace any interior components damaged by the water ingress.
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER MAY FAIL
R/2017/067, launched 22 February 2017, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: The bolts retaining the front shock absorber could come loose. This may adversely affect the steering control of the vehicle.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the front shock absorber retaining bolts.
MALFUNCTIONS IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
R/2017/065, launched 22 February 2017, 8 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: It has been identified that some ground connections of the cabin wiring harness and the fixings of the airbag control unit may not be to specification. This issue or non-compliance could cause erratic malfunctions of certain electrical equipment even in very rare cases causing the engine to cut-off or airbags malfunction.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check tightness of the ground connections and airbag control unit fixings. If required these will need rectification.
UNEXPECTED AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
R/2017/060, launched 22 February 2017, 1,653 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: On the affected vehicles a possible nonconformity of certain seals on the vehicle’s body could lead to water ingress in the passenger compartment. This may affect the operation of the passenger air bag. Unintended deployment is possible.
Remedy: On affected vehicles add extra sealant and replace wet or water damaged components.
BRAKE SERVO MAY BE INSECURE
R/2017/058, launched 22 February 2017, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: The tightening torque of one of the nuts of the connection between the brake servo unit and the brake pedal may be not correct to specification. This may allow air to enter the servo
Remedy: Check servo security and where necessary replace the brake servo unit
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2017/057, launched 22 February 2017, 54 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the SpaceTourer
Defect: On the affected vehicles a possible non-conformity in the positioning of the fuel filler neck seal near the filler cap could cause a fuel leak when completely filling up the tank.
Remedy: Checking and if necessary refit seal.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2015/243, launched 8 December 2015, 9,483 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C8, DS4, DS5
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.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2014/164, launched 2 December 2014, 4,775 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles; Under certain conditions the fuel leak off pipe may become insecure at the connection to the injector. If this happens fuel may leak form the connection. Fuel may accumulate in the engine compartment and vehicle users will be aware of a smell of fuel.
Remedy: Inspect connection on affected vehicles and where necessary replace the fuel leak off return pipe fixing with new adhesive.
WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL
R/2014/001, launched 28 January 2014, 620 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: An internal fault with the wiper motor could cause it to stop working. In some rare cases the windscreen wipers may stop working while in operation.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check the manufacturing date of the wiper motor and add a supplementary earth wiring harness if necessary.
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
R/2014/004, launched 24 January 2014, 49 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On certain vehicles the front brake discs may not be the required thickness for the vehicle definition. This concern may result in reduced braking efficiency.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the front brake discs.
LOSS OF STEERING
R/2013/099, launched 2 September 2013, 37 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C8
Defect: The steering column to steering wheel shaft may not have been assembled correctly. If not corrected noise and play will become apparent and if these warnings are not acted on eventually steering control could be lost.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary refit the steering column correctly to the steering wheel shaft.
TYRE MAY DEFLATE
R/2012/042, launched 28 March 2012, 17 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C8
Defect: Some tyres may have suffered superficial damage when the vehicle was being transported. The front Left hand tyre may have localised damage on the tread or the inner side. The tyre may rip and deflate.
Remedy: Carry out a visual check of the condition of the tyre in the affected areas and replace the tyre if necessary.
FIRE MAY OCCUR
R/2011/114, launched 31 August 2011, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that the engine cylinder head may not comply with manufacturing specification this may lead to an oil leak which if not rectified could result in fire if the oil contacts hot engine components.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicle check the cylinder head and replace if required.
POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY FAIL
R/2011/082, launched 11 July 2011, 1,357 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C8
Defect: It is possible that the wiring harness for the power assisted steering motor may come in contact with other components in the engine bay. Should this occur then it is possible that the power steering assistance on this large vehicle may become affected.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit protection to the wiring harness.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2011/018, launched 22 February 2011, 33 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4, C4 Picasso, C8
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.
BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
R/2010/223, launched 17 December 2010, 20,089 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4, C5
Defect: In very rare circumstances the vacuum pump one way valve may not function correctly which could affect the level of braking assistance.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake vacuum pump one way valve.
LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING
R/2010/155, launched 5 October 2010, 12,950 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C2, C3, C8
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.
BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE COMPROMISED
R/2010/111, launched 9 August 2010, 630 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C8
Defect: The threaded portion of the brake linkage rod in the brake control system may not be to conformity. This could result in a reduction of braking efficiency.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to check rod and replace if found not to meet conformity.
BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED
R/2010/030, launched 16 March 2010, 2,258 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that water may ingress the brake drums causing premature brake lining wear. Should this occur the brake effort produced by the rear wheels may be reduced.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have a seal fitted to the handbrake cable and the subject brake linings replaced.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2010/019, launched 15 February 2010, 1,135 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists that contact between the fuel return pipe and the engine shield may take place inside the engine compartment. Should this occur wear on the pipe would ensue which in the worst case; would result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with an additional fastener to ensure that contact is not made and if necessary the fuel return pipe will be replaced.
LIGHTS MAY SWITCH OFF UNEXPECTEDLY
R/2009/113, launched 19 October 2009, 37,086 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C2, C3
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
ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY FAIL TO RETURN TO IDLE WHEN RELEASED
R/2008/197, launched 5 January 2009, 178 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that on affected vehicles a non conformity within the accelerator pedal assembly may cause interference and prevent the pedal from returning to its original position. This may result in the vehicle maintaining a degree of acceleration which can be overcome by firm braking.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the accelerator pedal changed.
POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER STEERING
R/2007/163, launched 12 November 2007, 689 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that poor protection of the power steering pump earth terminal; could result in loss of power assistance to the steering.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the power steering pump earth terminal protection reinforced.
SEATBELT MAY NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED
R/2006/080, launched 6 May 2006, 39 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C8
Defect: The seat belt locking action may not be as fast as it is designed to be.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that may be affecte check the date of manufacture of the seat belts and where necessary replace the seat belts.
POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE BOTTOM ENGINE MOUNTING TIE BAR
R/2003/115, launched 26 July 2003, 266 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: An inadequate weld on the bottom engine mounting tie bar may fail and cause a serious engine vibration and separation of one of the driveshafts.
Remedy: Fit a replacement bottom engine mounting tie bar.
BRAKE VACUUM ELECTROVALVES CONCERN.
R/2002/010, launched 20 February 2002, 80 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Synergie
Defect: Water ingress into the underbonnet vacuum electrovalves may cause a reduction in power assistance at the brake pedal. Malfunction of the electrovalves could also adversely affect the engine exhaust emissions.
Remedy: Replace the three electrovalves as a precaution and install a protective shield over them.
POTENTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE VACUUM ASSISTANCE
R/2000/122, launched 20 November 2000, 2,812 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Possibility of failure of the vacuum pump drive dog leading to a loss of brake assistance.
Remedy: Recall the potentially affected range of vehicles and replace the drive dog on those equipped with a Magneti Marelli Vacuum pump
POSSIBLE PREMATURE WEAR OF HANDBRAKE RATCHET PAWL
R/1998/092, launched 25 November 1998, 689 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Premature wear of the handbrake ratchet pawl may lead to inadvertent release of the handbrake. Problem of material hardness discovered in Quality Control tests.
Remedy: All vehicles from the period of production that may have a defective lever to be recalled and a new lever fitted.
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 Dispatch, 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.