Over 2 million UK vehicles have outstanding manufacturer recalls

DVLA recall archive

UK vehicle safety recall archive

The archive holds 15,570 DVLA vehicle safety recalls dating back to 1992. Filter by manufacturer, year, or keyword. To check whether a specific vehicle is affected by an outstanding recall, run a live VRM recall check for £1.99.

Reset

Showing 26–50 of 125 recalls.

  • 09 May 2023CITROEN C4Ref R/2023/141

    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.

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    6,867
    OEM ref
    JTF/221078CO
    Build start
    26 May 2020
    Build end
    17 Nov 2022
  • 09 May 2023CITROEN C4XRef R/2023/141

    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.

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    6,867
    OEM ref
    JTF/221078CO
    Build start
    08 Jul 2022
    Build end
    08 Nov 2022
  • 17 Jan 2023CITROEN C4X ELECTRICRef R/2023/010

    There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    1,254
    OEM ref
    JPD/221950EE
    Build start
    08 Jul 2022
    Build end
    02 Dec 2022
  • 17 Jan 2023CITROEN C4 ELECTRICRef R/2023/010

    There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    1,254
    OEM ref
    JPD/221950EE
    Build start
    29 Jun 2022
    Build end
    02 Dec 2022
  • 13 Dec 2022CITROEN C4 CACTUSRef R/2023/046

    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.

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    652
    OEM ref
    HUZ/191242CO
    Build start
    03 Mar 2017
    Build end
    31 Mar 2017
  • 13 Dec 2022CITROEN C4 CACTUSRef R/2023/036

    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.

    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).

    Vehicles affected
    13,740
    OEM ref
    HLX/ 191242CO
    Build start
    03 Apr 2017
    Build end
    07 Nov 2019
  • 13 Dec 2022CITROEN C4 PICASSORef R/2023/046

    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.

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    652
    OEM ref
    HUZ/191242CO
    Build start
    02 Mar 2017
    Build end
    31 Mar 2017
  • 13 Dec 2022CITROEN C4 V2Ref R/2023/046

    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.

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    652
    OEM ref
    HUZ/191242CO
    Build start
    31 Jan 2017
    Build end
    02 Apr 2017
  • 13 Dec 2022CITROEN C4 PICASSORef R/2023/036

    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.

    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).

    Vehicles affected
    13,740
    OEM ref
    HLX/ 191242CO
    Build start
    03 Apr 2017
    Build end
    11 Dec 2020
  • 13 Dec 2022CITROEN C4 V2Ref R/2023/036

    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.

    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).

    Vehicles affected
    13,740
    OEM ref
    HLX/ 191242CO
    Build start
    03 Apr 2017
    Build end
    30 Jul 2018
  • 25 Jul 2022CITROEN C4Ref R/2022/230

    THE REAR HUB BEARING LOCATING BOLTS MAY BE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED

    Defect

    The rear hub bearing locating bolts may be incorrectly tightened.

    Remedy

    Check the torque of the rear hub bolts and replace the hub(s) and the bolts if necessary

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    JHC
    Build start
    17 Nov 2021
    Build end
    17 Nov 2021
  • 13 Jul 2022CITROEN C4 V3Ref R/2022/202

    THE HIGH VOLTAGE HARNESS FITTED MIGHT NOT BE TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The High Voltage Harness might not be to the correct specification.

    Remedy

    Check the harness conformity and replace it if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    JFN
    Build start
    25 Mar 2022
    Build end
    29 Apr 2022
  • 01 Feb 2022CITROEN eC4Ref R/2022/023

    THE REAR SUSPENSION SPRING MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE LOWER LOCATING CUP

    Defect

    It is possible for the rear suspension spring to become detached from the lower locating cup.

    Remedy

    Replace both rear suspension springs and their upper and lower locating cups.

    Vehicles affected
    685
    OEM ref
    HWH
    Build start
    26 May 2020
    Build end
    20 Aug 2021
  • 13 Jan 2022CITROEN eC4Ref R/2022/013

    THE OPEN CIRCUIT DETECTION SYSTEM COULD BE OVER SENSITIVE CAUSING A NUMBER OF OPERATIONAL ISSUES

    Defect

    A possibility that the open circuit detection system could be over-sensitivite causing a number of operational issues including sudden power loss.

    Remedy

    Download the latest software configuration check some electronic units and replace them if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    194
    OEM ref
    HXT
    Build start
    26 May 2020
    Build end
    10 Jun 2020
  • 28 Oct 2021CITROEN C4 V3Ref R/2021/381

    BELOW 3 DEGREES TEMPERATURE THERE IS LOSS OF THE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER FUNCTION WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPS AT 0MPH.

    Defect

    When the outside temperature is below 3�C there is loss of the front windscreen wiper function when the vehicle stops at 0 mph.

    Remedy

    Downloading a new version of BSI software

    Vehicles affected
    748
    OEM ref
    HVV
    Build start
    03 Sept 2020
    Build end
    18 Aug 2021
  • 05 Jul 2021CITROEN C4 V3Ref R/2021/253

    THERE MAY BE AN INCORRECT TIGHTENING TORQUE APPLICATION ON THE REAR WHEEL HUB

    Defect

    There may be an incorrect tightening torque application on the rear wheel hub.

    Remedy

    Check the rear wheel bearing hub screws and if necessary replace the screws on both sides of the vehicle.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    HTP
    Build start
    23 Oct 2020
    Build end
    23 Apr 2021
  • 23 Jun 2021CITROEN C4 V2Ref R/2021/238

    THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE VACUMN PUMP MAY BE AFFECTED DUE TO MATERIAL DETACHING FROM THE TIMING BELT

    Defect

    The operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt.

    Remedy

    Check and if necessary replace the timing belt and other components of the braking assistance system including the vacuum pump. Additionally alter servicing schedules depending on usage.

    Vehicles affected
    3,101
    OEM ref
    HLT
    Build start
    01 Jul 2014
    Build end
    08 Mar 2017
  • 14 Apr 2021CITROEN C4 V3Ref R/2021/141

    THE WHEEL BOLTS MAY HAVE AN INCOMPLETE THREAD

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the wheel bolts may have an incomplete thread.

    Remedy

    Check and if necessary replace the wheel bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    7
    OEM ref
    HQM
    Build start
    10 Feb 2021
    Build end
    11 Feb 2021
  • 20 Jan 2021CITROEN C4 CACTUSRef R/2020/327

    THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY BE AFFECTED BY MATERIAL DETACHING FROM THE TIMING BELT

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    21,226
    OEM ref
    HFC
    Build start
    20 Mar 2013
    Build end
    01 Apr 2017
  • 20 Jan 2021CITROEN C4 PICASSORef R/2020/327

    THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY BE AFFECTED BY MATERIAL DETACHING FROM THE TIMING BELT

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    21,226
    OEM ref
    HFC
    Build start
    20 Mar 2013
    Build end
    01 Apr 2017
  • 20 Jan 2021CITROEN C4 V2Ref R/2020/327

    THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY BE AFFECTED BY MATERIAL DETACHING FROM THE TIMING BELT

    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.

    Vehicles affected
    21,226
    OEM ref
    HFC
    Build start
    20 Mar 2013
    Build end
    01 Apr 2017
  • 13 Nov 2020CITROEN C4 PICASSORef R/2020/330

    THE FILTERING PERFORMANCE OF THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The filtering performance of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) may not meet the required specification.

    Remedy

    Replace the DPF on affected vehicles.

    Vehicles affected
    432
    OEM ref
    GWR
    Build start
    01 Apr 2019
    Build end
    15 Jul 2019
  • 17 Sept 2020CITROEN C4Ref R/2019/339

    FRONT AIR BAG IGNITERS MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY

    Defect

    Front air bag igniters may not deploy correctly.

    Remedy

    Check and if necessary replace the affected front airbags.

    Vehicles affected
    1,080
    OEM ref
    GYY
    Build start
    02 Sept 2009
    Build end
    12 Apr 2017
  • 19 Aug 2020CITROEN C4 SPACETOURERRef R/2020/244

    THE UREA INJECTOR MAY BLOCK AND LEAD TO NOx EMISSIONS GOING OUT OF REGULATORY LIMITS

    Defect

    The vehicles may be affected by a defect in the urea injector which might block and lead to NOx emissions going out of the regulatory limits.

    Remedy

    Updating the ECU software to avoid the gradual blocking of the urea injector

    Vehicles affected
    1,689
    OEM ref
    HFG
    Build start
    01 Oct 2019
    Build end
    17 Mar 2020
  • 13 Nov 2019CITROEN C4 CACTUSRef R/2019/384

    THE FITTING OF THE REAR LEFT BRAKE PIPE MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    The fitting of the rear left brake pipe may not be correct to specification

    Remedy

    Check the correct fitting of the left hand brake pipe adjust or replace the pipe as necessary

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    GZC
    Build start
    22 Jul 2019
    Build end
    04 Sept 2019

Want to check a specific vehicle?

The DVLA archive lists recalls by make and model. Run a live VRM check to see whether your vehicle has an outstanding recall right now.

Run a recall check for £1.99 →