Citroen Relay recalls
DVSA has published 31 safety recalls that name the Citroen Relay since 2001, 13 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 107,229 UK vehicles of this model.
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RELAY · relay software – turn signal detection.
3 Jul 2026 · R/2026/287
On affected vehicles the Body Control Module is not correctly configured to detect a failure in the indicator lamps. As a result if a turn indicator bulb fails it's not detected and the indicator warning does not activate.
Fix: Update the vehicle configuration and the Secure Gateway Electronic Control Unit.
2,193 vehicles · built 2 Feb 2024 to 13 Nov 2025
RELAY · relay smart tachograph.
29 May 2026 · R/2026/249
Affected vehicles have a smart tachograph fitted that may not comply with regulatory requirements.
Fix: Replace the Tachograph Sensor Antenna(s) and adding Wiring Harnesses if necessary.
18 vehicles · built 27 Sep 2024 to 4 Dec 2025
RELAY · citroen relay fuel pipe leak
30 Jan 2026 · R/2026/051
Affected vehicles may have been fitted with fuel return pipes not according to specification which can lead to a fuel leak.
Fix: Check the fuel return pipes and replace if necessary.
557 vehicles · built 7 Jan 2025 to 22 Jul 2025
RELAY · citroen relay wrong proxy configuration.
16 Sep 2025 · R/2025/397
Affected vehicles may have an incorrect speed limitation value displayed on the instrument cluster due to a wrong configuration.
Fix: Update the configuration in the body control module.
13 vehicles · built 3 Dec 2024 to 11 Feb 2025
RELAY · front camera software.
18 Aug 2025 · R/2025/340
On affected vehicles the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) function may remain deactivated in a specific use case.
Fix: Update the Front Camera software to ensure correct activation / deactivation of the AEB system.
797 vehicles · built 17 Sep 2024 to 11 Mar 2025
RELAY · instrument panel cluster software
13 May 2025 · R/2025/183
On affected vehicles a low AdBlue level message may not be displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster. This could lead to the possibility of not being able to start the vehicle due to an empty AdBlue tank.
Fix: Update the Instrument Panel Cluster software.
11 vehicles · built 28 Jun 2021 to 21 Mar 2024
RELAY · citroen relay traffic sign recognition software via ota update.
16 Jan 2025 · R/2025/020
On affected vehicles the traffic sign recognition function does not meet regulatory requirements. After de-activation it will remain de-activated even after vehicle restart.
Fix: Update the radio software via over-the-Air.
8 vehicles · built 13 Dec 2023 to 25 May 2024
RELAY · citroen relay (x250) rear view camera.
4 Oct 2024 · R/2024/384
On affected vehicles an incorrect radio may be fitted that does not provide rear view camera functionality to comply with regulatory requirements.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the radio will be replaced
7 vehicles · built 4 Apr 2024 to 17 Jul 2024
RELAY · citroen relay (x250) wrong weight values on manufacturer plate
25 Sep 2024 · R/2024/373
Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a metal Manufacturer plate located in the engine compartment that shows the wrong weight values. This can lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.
Fix: Check and replace the metal Manufacturer plate.
11 vehicles · built 26 Mar 2024 to 18 Jul 2024
RELAY · some vehicles have been produced without the required earthing connection on the protective cover of the high voltage connection box
13 Jul 2022 · R/2022/207
Some vehicles have been produced without the required earthing connection on the protective cover of the high voltage connection box.
Fix: Check the affected vehicles and add the missing earthing connection wire between the box and the body if necessary.
12 vehicles · built 8 Sep 2020 to 19 Oct 2021
RELAY · the seat fastening to the anchor plate is not correct to specification.
26 Oct 2021 · R/2021/355
The seat fastening to the anchor plate is not correct to specification.�
Fix: Replace�the swivel plates onto which the front seats are anchored.�
11 vehicles · built 10 Feb 2021 to 19 Apr 2021
RELAY · affected vehicles are not fully compliant to european regulation (165/2014+ eu799/2016) covering the smart tachograph requirements
22 Jan 2021 · R/2021/012
Affected vehicles are not fully compliant to European regulation (165/2014 + EU 799/2016) covering the �Smart Tachograph� requirements.
Fix: Replacing the tachograph gearbox and on certain vehicles the windscreen depending on the specification of the vehicle.
1 vehicle · built 3 Jan 2019 to 14 Nov 2019
RELAY · the front hub assembly fixing on to the front suspension damper may not be correct to specification
28 Oct 2020 · R/2020/312
The front hub assembly fixing on to the front suspension damper may not be correct to specification.
Fix: Check the front hub assembly and replace if required.
1,955 vehicles · built 2 May 2019 to 12 Jul 2019
RELAY · the brake pipe fixings may not conform to specification
8 Nov 2019 · R/2019/381
The brake pipe fixings may not conform to specification
Fix: Checking and repairing these fixings and replacing any damaged pipes as necessary
16,144 vehicles · built 5 Jul 2016 to 17 Jun 2019
C4 SPACETOURER, DISPATCH IV, DS5, DS7, RELAY, SPACETOURER · engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened
19 Jul 2018 · R/2018/187
On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
Fix: The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque.
37 vehicles · built 3 May 2018 to 1 Jun 2018
RELAY · instrument display may turn off intermittently
13 Jan 2016 · R/2016/003
The electrical switch of the steering lock may not conform to specification. This could cause the intermittent unwanted switching off of information displays on the instrument panel.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition switch.
5,641 vehicles · built 30 Sep 2014 to 16 Jun 2015
RELAY · engine may stall
9 Mar 2015 · R/2015/055
An internal component of the injector may not be to specification which could reduce the fuel pressure in the injection system. The concern can prevent the engine starting and/or cause the engine to stall.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the identification number of the engine injectors. Where necessary replace the injectors.
1,145 vehicles · built 11 Sep 2014 to 13 Nov 2014
RELAY · handbrake efficiency may not be to specification
30 Aug 2012 · R/2012/089
The fixture of the handbrake cable stop support may not have been produced to the correct specification. If not rectified this could cause a reduction in hand brake efficiency.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and install strengthening for the handbrake cable stop support under the vehicle.
7 vehicles · built 30 May 2012 to 31 May 2012
RELAY · spare wheel may detach
21 Jul 2011 · R/2011/093
The spare wheel winch may fail and not secure the spare wheel to the vehicle so allowing it to detach from the vehicle.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the spare wheel winch.
- RELAY: 13,095 vehicles · built 18 Jul 2006 to 1 Apr 2009
- RELAY: 13,095 vehicles · built 18 Jul 2006 to 21 Apr 2010
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
RELAY · indicator side repeaters may not operate correctly
10 Jun 2008 · R/2008/086
It has been identified that; with the engine switched off the side indicator repeaters do not operate when the parking lights are on.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the relevant operating software upgraded.
67 vehicles · built 27 Nov 2007 to 30 Nov 2007
RELAY · steering may become stiff
20 Mar 2008 · R/2008/037
It has been identified that a problem may arise with the steering mechanism which can result in hardness whilst manoeuvring.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the steering mechanism checked and lubricated. The mechanism will be replaced if found to be damaged. At the same time certain vehicles will have key components reinforced against the ingress of water. Thus preventing operating faults in the long term.
2,779 vehicles · built 18 Jul 2006 to 8 Mar 2007
RELAY · brakes may fail
18 Feb 2008 · R/2008/025
Braking maybe impaired due to some brake pipes not being manufactured to conformity.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the serial numbers of the brake pipes and to replace the brake pipes where necessary.
456 vehicles · built 16 Oct 2007 to 15 Nov 2007
RELAY · braking may be affected
26 Apr 2006 · R/2006/072
Braking assistance could be adversely 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.
18,387 vehicles · built 26 Mar 2002 to 27 Jul 2005
RELAY · the brake hose may chafe and leak
21 Sep 2004 · R/2004/169
The brake hoses may chafe on the wheel aches and in extreme cases cause a brake fluid leak. The driver will be informed of the defect by the illumination of a warning lamp on the dashboard. If ignored then this will result in longer than expected stopping distances.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and visually inspect the front brake hoses reinforcement and protection. The brake hoses if worn will be replaced.
9,945 vehicles · built 3 Sep 2002 to 12 Sep 2003
RELAY · accelerator pedal may stick open.
19 Apr 2004 · R/2003/191
The accelerator pedal can become jammed in the fully open position.
Fix: Replace the accelerator pedal stop with a modified version.
10,473 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2002 to 1 Feb 2004
RELAY · handbrake efficiency
26 Nov 2003 · R/2003/174
The handbrake adjustment system may be unreliable which will reduce its efficiency under certain conditions.
Fix: Check adjust and/or replace the brake shoe mechanisms.
4,448 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2002 to 30 Sep 2003
RELAY · possible fire risk in heater blower wiring harness
26 Jul 2003 · R/2003/114
Inadequate protection of the heater blower wiring harness may result in chafing damage leading to a short circuit and risk of fire.
Fix: Check for correct routing of the blower wiring harness and fit a protective sleeve.
3,083 vehicles · built 31 May 2002 to 30 Jan 2002
RELAY · rear suspension cross member may have been cut
4 Dec 2002 · R/2002/163
The rear suspension cross member may have been cut in production. This could eventually result in failure of the cross member and cause loss of control of the vehicle.
Fix: Replace any rear suspension cross member found to be cut.
42 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2002 to 30 Sep 2002
RELAY · parking brake cable may break
17 Apr 2002 · R/2002/040
There is a possibility that the parking brake cable may not be to the correct specification and could break at the rear section resulting in loss of parking brake.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace parking brake cable.
171 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2001 to 31 Dec 2001
RELAY · fuel tank mountings
12 Feb 2001 · R/2000/141
Fuel tank rear mountings may not adequately secure the tank with a risk of possible disengagement.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit additional bolts or reinforcement plates to rear tank mountings depending on original build configuration.
2,313 vehicles · built 1 Jul 1999 to 31 Mar 2000
Other Citroen models
- C3 69
- C4 53
- Spacetourer 49
- Berlingo 45
- Dispatch 34
- C4 Picasso 34
- DS3 33
- Dispatch IV 24
- C5 24
- C8 20
- 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.