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Citroen Berlingo recalls

DVSA has published 45 safety recalls that name the Citroen Berlingo since 2000, 20 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 322,790 UK vehicles of this model.

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The latest 40 Citroen Berlingo recalls

  1. BERLINGO · bcm software update – black screen

    19 Aug 2026 · R/2026/337

    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.

    Fix: Update the Body Control Module software.

    279 vehicles · built 28 May 2025 to 1 Mar 2026

  2. BERLINGO · bcm software missing telltale if lka unavailable

    27 Apr 2026 · R/2026/184

    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.

    Fix: Update the Body Control Module software.

    2,869 vehicles · built 24 Feb 2024 to 19 Mar 2025

  3. BERLINGO, DISPATCH · water pump pulley

    13 Mar 2026 · R/2026/110

    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.

    Fix: Replace the water pump.

    729 vehicles · built 15 Oct 2025 to 2 Mar 2026

  4. BERLINGO, C5 AIRCROSS, DISPATCH · citroen cross carline fuel injection common rail.

    21 Jan 2026 · R/2026/021

    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.

    Fix: Check the fuel injection common rail and if necessary replace the rail and high-pressure fuel pipes.

    5,475 vehicles · built 26 Jul 2025 to 8 Oct 2025

  5. BERLINGO · citroen berlingo (k9) wrong wheel bolts.

    2 Jan 2026 · R/2026/006

    On affected vehicles the incorrect wheel bolts may have been fitted which could result in loosening or loss of the bolts.

    Fix: Check the correct bolts are fitted and replace if necessary.

    33 vehicles · built 18 Dec 2023 to 30 Sep 2025

  6. BERLINGO, DISPATCH, SPACETOURER · citroen spacetourer (k0) berlingo (k9) ivi software via ota update.

    19 Dec 2025 · R/2026/009

    Affected vehicle may face a black screen on the Instrument Panel Cluster with several functions not available to view.

    Fix: Update the In-Vehicle-Infotainment software via Over-the-Air.

    5,476 vehicles · built 25 Aug 2023 to 8 May 2025

  7. BERLINGO, C3, C3 AIRCROSS, C4, C4 PICASSO, C5 AIRCROSS, DISPATCH, RELAY III, SPACETOURER · emission recall – on board diagnostics

    18 Aug 2025 · R/2025/346

    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.

    Fix: Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.

    1,030 vehicles · built 6 Sep 2017 to 20 Oct 2017

  8. BERLINGO · citroen berlingo tyre pressure label

    28 Jul 2025 · R/2025/296

    Affected vehicles may have incorrect or missing information on the tyre pressure label.

    Fix: Replace the tyre pressure label.

    590 vehicles · built 27 Nov 2023 to 13 Mar 2025

  9. BERLINGO, C3 AIRCROSS, C3 V4, C4, C5 AIRCROSS, SPACETOURER · citroen dv5r engines camshaft chain.

    3 Jul 2025 · R/2025/247

    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.

    Fix: 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.

    32,360 vehicles · built 4 Oct 2017 to 20 Oct 2017

  10. BERLINGO, C4, C4X, DISPATCH, SPACETOURER · traction battery software

    24 Mar 2025 · R/2025/122

    Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.

    Fix: Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.

    946 vehicles · built 6 May 2022 to 30 Nov 2022

  11. BERLINGO · autonomous telematics box connection

    17 Mar 2025 · R/2025/126

    Affected vehicles may experience an Autonomous Telematic Box (ATB) that cannot connect to the remote server.

    Fix: Change the ATB.

    6 vehicles · built 13 May 2024 to 8 Oct 2024

  12. BERLINGO, C4 · citroen autonomous telematics box failure after ota update

    4 Mar 2025 · R/2025/091

    Affected vehicles may have been equipped with an Autonomous Telematic Box (ATB) which does not work.

    Fix: Change the ATB.

    1 vehicle · built 7 Mar 2024 to 3 Sep 2024

  13. BERLINGO · citroen berlingo (k9) front brake discs.

    11 Oct 2024 · R/2024/396

    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

    Fix: On the affected vehicles the front brake discs and pads will be replaced

    6 vehicles · built 7 Jan 2024 to 2 Feb 2024

  14. BERLINGO · citroen berlingo -k9 engine software

    3 Jun 2024 · R/2024/242

    Affected vehicles may suffer a loss of Hydraulic Brake Compensation (HBC). In a worst-case scenario this can lead to reduced brake performance.

    Fix: Update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration.

    70 vehicles · built 12 Sep 2023 to 22 Jan 2024

  15. BERLINGO · 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.

    2 Aug 2023 · R/2023/250

    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.

    Fix: Replace the VIN label and provide an Addendum to the CoC (Certificate of Conformity).

    210 vehicles · built 3 Oct 2022 to 15 Mar 2023

  16. BERLINGO, C4, C4X, JUMPY IV, SPACETOURER · 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.

    9 May 2023 · 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.

    Fix: Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.

    6,867 vehicles · built 31 Mar 2021 to 11 Nov 2022

  17. BERLINGO · the lower metal engine protection guard and the underside of the engine exhaust system could trap material in it.

    17 Oct 2022 · R/2022/299

    The possibility that the lower metal engine protection guard could trap material between it and the underside of the engine exhaust system.

    Fix: Replace the metal under engine protection guard with a different design to prevent the collection of material.

    630 vehicles · built 8 Nov 2017 to 21 Sep 2021

  18. BERLINGO · potential damage to the tyre structure around the tyre bead

    23 May 2022 · R/2022/158

    Tyres may have been damaged in the manufacturing plant.

    Fix: Visually check the affected tyres and replace them if necessary.

    3 vehicles · built 13 Nov 2021 to 17 Nov 2021

  19. BERLINGO · the inner tie rods are not correct to specification

    16 Jul 2020 · R/2020/209

    The inner tie rods connecting the steering rack to the track rod end are not correct to specification

    Fix: Replace the steering rack inner tie rods (on both sides)

    428 vehicles · built 2 Dec 2019 to 18 Jan 2020

  20. BERLINGO · potential blocking of the urea injector

    6 Feb 2020 · R/2019/449

    The urea injector may temporarily block

    Fix: Update the engine management software

    1 vehicle · built 26 Nov 2018 to 26 Nov 2018

  21. BERLINGO · steering column may not be correct to specification

    17 Dec 2019 · R/2019/401

    Steering columns were produced not according to specification

    Fix: Replacement of the steering column.

    111 vehicles · built 30 Jun 2019 to 15 Jul 2019

  22. BERLINGO · the passenger outer seat belt may not be correct to specification

    26 Nov 2019 · R/2019/393

    The passenger outer seat belts may not be correct to specification

    Fix: Replace the front outer passenger seat belt.

    12,796 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2018 to 8 Nov 2019

  23. BERLINGO, C4 CACTUS, DS7 · a plastic component inside the exhaust line could damage the diesel particle filter

    26 Apr 2019 · R/2019/137

    A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain circumstances damage the diesel particle filter.

    Fix: Check and if necessary replace the particle filter.

    148 vehicles · built 5 Jan 2018 to 3 May 2018

  24. BERLINGO · a component of the handbrake mechanism may not be correct to specification

    25 Apr 2019 · R/2019/133

    The handbrake mechanism may not be correct to specification.

    Fix: Check the handbrake mechanism and if necessary replace the hand brake lever.

    744 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2017 to 8 Jan 2019

  25. BERLINGO, C-ELYSEE, C4 PICASSO (B78) · airbags may not be triggered in the event of a collision

    10 May 2018 · R/2018/128

    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.

    Fix: The manufacturer has no simple method to check the internal component. Therefore all ECU's in affected vehicles to be changed as a precaution.

    110 vehicles · built 13 Nov 2017 to 20 Nov 2017

  26. BERLINGO, BERLINGO VU (89), C3, C3 AIRCROSS, C4, C4 PICASSO, DS3, DS4, DS5 · engine component may not be to specification

    15 Dec 2017 · R/2017/339

    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.

    Fix: On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.

    75 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2017 to 30 Nov 2017

  27. BERLINGO, C4 CACTUS, DS3, DS5 · gearbox actuator ay not be to spectification

    7 Apr 2017 · R/2017/126

    A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator

    16 vehicles · built 26 Apr 2016 to 29 Aug 2016

  28. BERLINGO · bonnet may open without warning

    6 Oct 2016 · R/2016/232

    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.

    Fix: 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.

    767 vehicles · built 28 Apr 2016 to 23 Aug 2016

  29. BERLINGO, C5, JUMPY · airbag may incorrectly deploy

    20 Jul 2016 · R/2016/171

    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.

    Fix: Replace the driver's air bag module on affected vehicles

    967 vehicles · built 26 Apr 2016 to 2 May 2016

  30. BERLINGO, C3, C3 PICASSO, C4, C4 PICASSO, DS3 · fuel may leak and create fire risk

    26 Feb 2014 · R/2014/025

    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.

    Fix: Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.

    279 vehicles · built 7 Jan 2014 to 15 Jan 2014

  31. BERLINGO, C4, C4 PICASSO, DS4 · seat belt fixing bolts may loosen

    8 Mar 2012 · R/2012/026

    The fixing bolts of the front LH and RH seat belt return rail may loosen and in cases of extreme force break.

    Fix: The bolts on the left and right- hand sides will be replaced.

    88 vehicles · built 22 Nov 2011 to 22 Nov 2011

  32. BERLINGO · roof flap may detach

    11 Oct 2010 · R/2010/159

    The roof panel rear flap hinge may have a defect which will eventually allow the roof panel to detach.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to either reinforce the retention of the hinges or changing the roof panel rear flap.

    16 vehicles · built 4 Sep 2008 to 10 Dec 2009

  33. BERLINGO · airbag may operate incorrectly

    9 Sep 2010 · R/2010/134

    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.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the passenger airbag wiring harness.

    336 vehicles · built 3 Feb 2010 to 11 Mar 2010

  34. BERLINGO · tailgate may not operate correctly

    1 Dec 2009 · R/2009/153

    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.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the mounting ball joints on the tailgate support struts replaced.

    157 vehicles · built 20 Jan 2009 to 18 Aug 2009

  35. BERLINGO, PICASSO, XSARA · rear damper may become insecure

    9 Oct 2009 · R/2009/099

    The rear dampers lower fixing bolts may become loose.

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles to check conformity of damper lower fixing bolt and replace if necessary

    54 vehicles · built 3 Apr 2009 to 15 Apr 2009

  36. BERLINGO · spare wheel carrier heat shield could become detached

    3 Jul 2009 · R/2009/067

    The heat shield protecting the spare wheel and carrier may detach because of the vibrations it is subjected to.

    Fix: 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.

    4,440 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2007 to 31 Jul 2008

  37. BERLINGO · seat belt may not perform correctly

    8 Jun 2009 · R/2009/058

    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.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked to ensure that it is at the correct torque tightening same as necessary.

    6 vehicles · built 25 Mar 2009 to 25 Mar 2009

  38. BERLINGO · lh seat may become detached in a collision

    8 Jun 2009 · R/2009/059

    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.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary repair the seat fixing.

    10 vehicles · built 5 Dec 2008 to 29 Jan 2009

  39. BERLINGO, C2, C3, C3 PLURIEL, C4, C4 PICASSO, C5, C6 · wipers / lights/ battery charging may be affected.

    24 Dec 2008 · R/2008/199

    An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.

    6,031 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2008 to 14 Jun 2008

  40. BERLINGO · wipers lights and battery charging may be affected

    3 Jul 2008 · R/2008/096

    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.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject computer replaced.

    45 vehicles · built 10 Mar 2008 to 11 Mar 2008

Older Citroen Berlingo recalls

  1. BERLINGO, BERLINGO MULTISPACE, PICASSO · suspension springs may break13 Jul 2005 · R/2005/095
  2. BERLINGO, BERLINGO ELECTRIC · suspension springs may break13 Jul 2005 · R/2005/097
  3. BERLINGO · airbag control unit may not be to standard16 May 2005 · R/2005/061
  4. BERLINGO, SAXO, XSARA · possibility of loss of brake servo assistance1 Feb 2000 · R/2000/005
  5. BERLINGO · possibility of loss of brake servo assistance1 Feb 2000 · R/2000/006

Other Citroen models

Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.