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Citroen C4 Picasso recalls

DVSA has published 34 safety recalls that name the Citroen C4 Picasso since 2007, 6 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 133,165 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. 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.

    558 vehicles · built 12 Dec 2017 to 28 Nov 2020

  2. C3, C3 AIRCROSS, C4, C4 PICASSO, C5 AIRCROSS · cross carline engine software

    13 Mar 2024 · R/2024/136

    On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.

    Fix: Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.

    120 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2022 to 27 Jun 2022

  3. BERLINGO V3, C3 AIRCROSS V2, C3 V4, C4 CACTUS, C4 PICASSO, C4 V2, DS3, DS4 · 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.

    13 Dec 2022 · 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.

    Fix: 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).

    13,740 vehicles · built 3 Apr 2017 to 11 Dec 2020

  4. BERLINGO V3, C3 AIRCROSS V2, C3 V4, C4 CACTUS, C4 PICASSO, C4 V2, DS3 · 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.

    13 Dec 2022 · 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.

    Fix: 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.

    652 vehicles · built 2 Mar 2017 to 31 Mar 2017

  5. BERLINGO V3, C3 V3, C3 V4, C4 CACTUS, C4 PICASSO, C4 V2, DS3, DS4 · the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt

    20 Jan 2021 · R/2020/327

    The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.

    Fix: Update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt.

    21,226 vehicles · built 20 Mar 2013 to 1 Apr 2017

  6. C4 PICASSO, C5 AIRCROSS, DS7 CROSSBACK · the filtering performance of the diesel particulate filter may not meet the required specification

    13 Nov 2020 · R/2020/330

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

    Fix: Replace the DPF on affected vehicles.

    432 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2019 to 15 Jul 2019

  7. 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

  8. C4, C4 PICASSO, C5, DS5 · engine may overheat

    13 Feb 2018 · R/2018/049

    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.

    Fix: 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.

    2,098 vehicles · built 5 Dec 2012 to 21 Apr 2015

  9. 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

  10. C4 PICASSO · bonnet skin may become insecure

    5 Dec 2017 · R/2017/326

    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.

    Fix: On affected vehicles apply additional adhesive between the bonnet skin and its inner panel.

    6,848 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2016 to 6 Apr 2017

  11. C4 PICASSO · starter motor supply wiring harness may become damaged

    22 Sep 2017 · R/2017/269

    The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.

    Fix: On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminaL. Correct it if necessary and add additional protection.

    9 vehicles · built 28 Jun 2016 to 15 Jul 2016

  12. C-ELYSEE, C3, C4 CACTUS, C4 PICASSO, DISPATCH IV, SPACETOURER · starter motor may not operate correctly

    24 Apr 2017 · R/2017/139

    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.

    Fix: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.

    3,607 vehicles · built 15 Jun 2016 to 11 Oct 2016

  13. C4 PICASSO · front suspension may fail

    29 Nov 2016 · R/2016/276

    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.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the wishbone fixing bolts.

    2,662 vehicles · built 21 Nov 2014 to 26 Jan 2015

  14. C4 PICASSO · door may open unexpectedly

    31 Mar 2016 · R/2016/055

    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.

    Fix: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.

    919 vehicles · built 18 Aug 2015 to 19 Nov 2015

  15. C4 PICASSO · seat belt buckle strap may fail

    31 Mar 2016 · R/2016/057

    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.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the batch numbers and where necessary replace the seat belt buckle.

    2,238 vehicles · built 14 Sep 2015 to 10 Nov 2015

  16. C4 PICASSO · door may open unexpectedly

    31 Mar 2016 · R/2016/052

    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.

    Fix: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.

    1,292 vehicles · built 19 Aug 2015 to 21 Nov 2015

  17. C4 PICASSO · door may open unexpectedly

    31 Mar 2016 · R/2016/054

    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.

    Fix: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.

    1,914 vehicles · built 5 May 2015 to 20 Nov 2015

  18. 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

  19. C4 PICASSO · doors may open unexpectedly

    4 Jan 2016 · R/2015/261

    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.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the affected door locks.

    1,939 vehicles · built 18 Aug 2015 to 20 Nov 2015

  20. C4, C4 PICASSO, C5, C8, DISPATCH III, DS4, DS5 · fuel may leak

    8 Dec 2015 · R/2015/243

    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

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace fuel heater cover. Check and if necessary replace connector.

    9,483 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2012 to 2 Jan 2014

  21. C4 PICASSO · possibility of loss of control

    26 May 2015 · R/2015/101

    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.

    Fix: Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected and replace all the fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones.

    23,035 vehicles · built 26 Mar 2013 to 20 Nov 2014

  22. C4 PICASSO · the incorrect gear maybe selected

    17 Dec 2014 · R/2014/169

    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.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to replace the locking collar.

    52 vehicles · built 11 Apr 2013 to 13 Nov 2013

  23. 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 Jul 2014

  24. C4 PICASSO · risk of fire

    5 Oct 2012 · R/2012/094

    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.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to add further protection to the starter motor wiring harness.

    9,848 vehicles · built 6 Jul 2006 to 1 Oct 2010

  25. 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

  26. C4 PICASSO · electric parking brake may malfunction

    18 Apr 2011 · R/2011/049

    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.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles for inspection repair or if required the replacement of the cable.

    8,230 vehicles · built 6 Jul 2006 to 11 May 2007

  27. C4, C4 PICASSO, C8, DISPATCH III · fuel may leak

    22 Feb 2011 · R/2011/018

    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.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles for the addition of a protective sleeve to the return pipe.

    33 vehicles · built 8 Jul 2010 to 13 Oct 2010

  28. C4 PICASSO · front seat belt may not lock correctly

    4 Jun 2010 · R/2010/060

    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.

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

    134 vehicles · built 2 Dec 2009 to 3 Dec 2009

  29. 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

  30. C4 PICASSO · parking brake may be ineffective

    14 Nov 2008 · R/2008/163

    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.

    Fix: Recalled vehicle swill have the conformity of the cables checked and replaced as necessary.

    9,398 vehicles · built 6 Jul 2006 to 11 May 2007

  31. C4 PICASSO · front brake caliper may become insecure

    18 Sep 2008 · R/2008/133

    The front brake caliper fixing screws are not to standard (non - conforming) and may slacken

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace fixing screws with approved type.

    143 vehicles · built 12 Sep 2006 to 30 Oct 2006

  32. C4 PICASSO · risk of partial de-bonding of glass panoramic roof moulding.

    1 Aug 2008 · R/2008/107

    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.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the bonding of the moulding checked and replaced as necessary.

    367 vehicles · built 28 Feb 2007 to 28 Jun 2007

  33. C4 PICASSO, C8, RELAY · vacuum braking assistance may reduce.

    16 Jul 2008 · R/2008/111

    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.

    Fix: 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.

    307 vehicles · built 16 May 2006 to 22 Dec 2006

  34. C4 PICASSO · seat belt may fail in a collision

    20 Jul 2007 · R/2007/109

    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.

    Fix: As a preventative measure subject vehicles will have the front seatbelt buckles replaced.

    101 vehicles · built 5 Sep 2006 to 31 Mar 2007

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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.