Citroen C8 recalls
DVSA has published 20 safety recalls that name the Citroen C8 since 2003, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 46,201 UK vehicles of this model.
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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
C8, DISPATCH III · loss of steering
2 Sep 2013 · R/2013/099
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary refit the steering column correctly to the steering wheel shaft.
37 vehicles · built 15 Jun 2011 to 14 Nov 2011
C8, DISPATCH III · tyre may deflate
28 Mar 2012 · R/2012/042
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.
Fix: Carry out a visual check of the condition of the tyre in the affected areas and replace the tyre if necessary.
17 vehicles · built 19 Jan 2012 to 20 Jan 2012
C8, DISPATCH III · power steering assistance may fail
11 Jul 2011 · R/2011/082
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.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit protection to the wiring harness.
1,357 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2010 to 7 Feb 2011
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
C2, C3, C3 PLURIEL, C8, DISPATCH III · lights may fail without warning
5 Oct 2010 · R/2010/155
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.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the lighting management software updated.
12,950 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2007 to 27 Mar 2008
C8, DISPATCH · braking efficiency may be compromised
9 Aug 2010 · R/2010/111
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.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to check rod and replace if found not to meet conformity.
630 vehicles · built 24 Feb 2010 to 27 May 2010
C8 · vehicle exterior lights may fail without warning
6 Jan 2010 · R/2009/158
The lighting management system may incorrectly detect the position of the exterior lighting control switch. This may cause the exterior light to switch off without warning.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and install a new version of the exterior lighting management software to the vehicle.
592 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2007 to 27 Mar 2008
C-CROSSER, C5, C6, C8 · possible leakage from the diesel return pipe fixed to the intake manifold.
28 Jul 2008 · R/2008/115
It has been identified that the diesel fuel return pipe which is fixed to the inlet manifold may be abraded to the extent that if left undetected will leak.
Fix: Recalled vehicles as a preventative measure will have the pipe inspected for damage. If any is found the pipe will be replaced. In cases where the pipe remains undamaged it will be fitted with reinforcement.
1,611 vehicles · built 2 Mar 2006 to 30 Jan 2008
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
C8 · possibility of extended brake pedal travel
7 Nov 2007 · R/2007/164
It has been identified that a brake hose may become worn as a result of rubbing contact against the heat shield protecting the exhaust system. This may lead in extreme cases to a leak from a brake circuit which manifests itself in increased brake pedal travel.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the exhaust heat shield adjusted in order to maintain the correct distance from the subject brake hose. Should the hose display signs of wear it will be replaced.
18 vehicles · built 12 Dec 2006 to 20 Apr 2007
C8 · braking may be affected
6 May 2006 · R/2006/071
Braking assistance could be adversely affected by freezing of moisture that may accumulate in the vacuum circuit.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that may be affected and fit a separate air vent complete with filter to each electro valve fitted to the vacuum circuit.
5,062 vehicles · built 8 Jul 2003 to 29 Nov 2004
C8, DISPATCH · seatbelt may not operate as designed
6 May 2006 · R/2006/080
The seat belt locking action may not be as fast as it is designed to be.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that may be affecte check the date of manufacture of the seat belts and where necessary replace the seat belts.
39 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2006 to 5 Jan 2006
C8 · fuel may leak into engine
26 Jan 2006 · R/2006/011
A potential fault within the engine management system could cause an internal engine fuel leak via one or more of the injectors following engine switch off. The engine would then not restart because of the excess fuel present in the inlet manifold or cylinders.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the engine management unit software updated.
502 vehicles · built 25 Apr 2002 to 10 Apr 2003
C8 · brake fluid may leak
26 Sep 2005 · R/2005/136
There is a possibility of a brake pipe contacting the clip of the turbo-charger air inlet union. In extreme cases this could lead to a loss of brake fluid causing the brake warning lamp to come on.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and where necessary reposition the clip of the turbo-charger air inlet union. If the brake pipe shows traces of wear it will need to be replaced.
2,305 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2003 to 31 Mar 2004
C8 · airbag light may come on inadvertently
8 Jul 2005 · R/2005/093
Due to draining of the condensation from the air conditioning system into the passenger compartment the air bag warning light may activate unintentionally. This in extreme cases may cause the air bag system to malfunction.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the sealing of the pipe which drains the condensation from the air conditioning system improved.
5,628 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2002 to 31 Jul 2004
C8 · the engine protection tray may detach
8 Jul 2005 · R/2005/094
The fixings for the under engine protection tray could deteriorate which could lead in some cases to the tray falling whilst the vehicle is in motion.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the engine under protection tray fixings replaced.
5,218 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2002 to 30 Sep 2004
C8 · heater blower module - risk of fire
9 Feb 2004 · R/2004/017
There is a possibility of defective components in the heater blower which could cause a short circuit and a loss of ventilation of the passenger compartment and in an extreme condition could set fire to the wiring harness.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace heater blower module.
25 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2002 to 31 Oct 2002
C8 · water ingress into the airbag ecu
18 Jul 2003 · R/2003/121
Water ingress into the airbag electronic control unit (ECU) could result in illumination of the warning light and in the worst case unintentional deployment of the airbag.
Fix: Seal the airbag ECU compartment.
118 vehicles · built 25 Apr 2002 to 12 Dec 2002
C8 · electrical signal could neutralise the sliding door safety lock.
18 Jul 2003 · R/2003/120
When the vehicle is moving an electrical signal could neutralise the sliding door safety lock and allow the door to open unintentionally.
Fix: Fit a replacement electronic control unit to the door.
269 vehicles · built 25 Apr 2002 to 12 Dec 2002
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
- DS4 19
- C5 Aircross 16
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.