Citroen C3 Picasso recalls
DVSA has published 11 safety recalls that name the Citroen C3 Picasso since 2010, 1 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 57,215 UK vehicles of this model.
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All Citroen C3 Picasso recalls, newest first
C3 PICASSO, C4 V2, DS3, DS4 · the operation of the brake vacumn pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt
23 Jun 2021 · R/2021/238
The operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt.
Fix: 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.
3,101 vehicles · built 6 Sep 2014 to 13 Mar 2017
C3 PICASSO, C4, C4 PICASSO, DS3, DS4, DS5 · due to the calibration of the engine management software nox emissions may not comply with regulatory limits
26 Sep 2019 · R/2019/329
The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which do not comply with the regulatory limits.
Fix: Download new engine management software
5,290 vehicles · built 25 Sep 2013 to 15 May 2016
C3, C3 PICASSO, C4, C4 PICASSO, DS3, DS4 · oil leak may damage engine
10 Mar 2016 · R/2016/042
An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.
17 vehicles · built 25 Jan 2016 to 15 Feb 2016
C3 PICASSO · the weld plates of the tailgate strut mounting plates may not conform
8 Apr 2014 · R/2014/037
The weld securing the tailgate struts may not be strong enough to support the tailgate in the long term and may detach. If this happens the tailgate may not remain in the open position.
Fix: In the event of the weld not meeting conformity the tailgate must be replaced.
209 vehicles · built 28 Nov 2013 to 10 Dec 2013
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
C3, C3 PICASSO, DS3 · engine may cut out
9 Jul 2012 · R/2012/076
The battery earth cable dimensions are incorrect and may cause the cable to break. This will then cause the engine to cut out.
Fix: Replace the battery negative cable with a new dimension cable. (length and terminal)
123 vehicles · built 21 Oct 2010 to 19 May 2011
C3, C3 PICASSO, DS3 · abs/esp may not operate correctly
6 Jul 2012 · R/2012/074
The ABS block may not conform to manufacturer specification. This could affect the operation of the ABS/ESP systems on the rare occasions that they are activated.
Fix: The hydraulic ABS/ESP block will be checked and if necessary replaced.
963 vehicles · built 7 Jun 2011 to 27 Jan 2012
C3, C3 PICASSO, DS3 · engine may cut out
2 Sep 2011 · R/2011/120
The battery earth return cable maybe too short which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail at its gearbox mounting point. This could result in the engine cutting out.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.
9,175 vehicles · built 7 Jan 2011 to 23 May 2011
C3 PICASSO · passenger may influence brake operation
17 Jun 2011 · R/2011/061
The brakes could be inadvertently applied by the passenger.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a cover over the cross shaft lobe on the passenger side.
24,213 vehicles · built 29 Jul 2008 to 31 May 2011
C3 PICASSO · windscreen trim may detach
24 Aug 2010 · R/2010/118
The security of the windscreen trim may deteriorate over a period of time. This could ultimately result in detachment of the trim.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles check security of trim and if required replace trim.
13,234 vehicles
C3 PICASSO · fuel pipes may leak
20 Jun 2010 · R/2010/054
The fuel supply lines may not be correctly routed under the vehicle and may contact the heat shield. Should this occur it can result in chaffing of the fuel pipe which can cause a leak.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and fit additional securing fixings.
611 vehicles · built 21 Jan 2010 to 2 Mar 2010
Other Citroen models
- C3 69
- C4 53
- Spacetourer 49
- Berlingo 45
- Dispatch 34
- C4 Picasso 34
- DS3 33
- Relay 31
- Dispatch IV 24
- C5 24
- C8 20
- DS4 19
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.