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Citroen C4 PICASSO Recalls

There are currently 32 safety recalls out on the Citroen C4 PICASSO. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    13/12/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2023/046
    Car Build Date:
    02/03/2017 - 31/03/2017
    Concern:
    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.
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    13/12/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2023/036
    Car Build Date:
    03/04/2017 - 11/12/2020
    Concern:
    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.?
    Defect:
    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.?
    Remedy:
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    20/01/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/327
    VIN start:
    VF7******FJ549572
    VIN end:
    VF7******HY514536
    Car Build Date:
    20/03/2013 - 01/04/2017
    Concern:
    The Brake Vacuum Pump May Be Affected By Material Detaching From The Timing Belt
    Defect:
    The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.
    Remedy:
    Update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt.
  • Announcement date:
    13/11/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/330
    VIN start:
    VF7******JJ544211
    VIN end:
    VR1******JY140849
    Car Build Date:
    01/04/2019 - 15/07/2019
    Concern:
    The Filtering Performance Of The Diesel Particulate Filter May Not Meet The Required Specification
    Defect:
    The filtering performance of the Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) may not meet the required specification.
    Remedy:
    Replace the DPF on affected vehicles.
  • Announcement date:
    26/09/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/329
    VIN start:
    VF7******ES504628
    VIN end:
    VF7******FJ759717
    Car Build Date:
    25/09/2013 - 15/05/2016
    Concern:
    Due To The Calibration Of The Engine Management Software Nox Emissions May Not Comply With Regulatory Limits
    Defect:
    The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which do not comply with the regulatory limits.
    Remedy:
    Download new engine management software
  • Announcement date:
    13/02/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/049
    VIN start:
    VF7******EJ800942
    VIN end:
    VF7******FY529667
    Car Build Date:
    05/12/2012 - 21/04/2015
    Concern:
    Engine May Overheat
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    15/12/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/339
    VIN start:
    VF7******J4074126
    VIN end:
    VF7******HW526351
    Car Build Date:
    01/10/2017 - 30/11/2017
    Concern:
    Engine Component May Not Be To Specification
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
  • Announcement date:
    05/12/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/326
    VIN start:
    VF7******GJ800935
    VIN end:
    VF7******HJ638533
    Car Build Date:
    01/09/2016 - 06/04/2017
    Concern:
    Bonnet Skin May Become Insecure
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles apply additional adhesive between the bonnet skin and its inner panel.
  • Announcement date:
    22/09/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/269
    VIN start:
    VF7******GJ755492
    VIN end:
    VF7******GJ753403
    Car Build Date:
    28/06/2016 - 15/07/2016
    Concern:
    Starter Motor Supply Wiring Harness May Become Damaged
    Defect:
    The positioning of the starter supply terminal may be incorrect. This may allow it to foul other components and cause a short circuit.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles check the positioning of the terminaL. Correct it if necessary and add additional protection.
  • Announcement date:
    24/04/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/139
    VIN start:
    VF7******GE548777
    VIN end:
    VF7******GT529793
    Car Build Date:
    15/06/2016 - 11/10/2016
    Concern:
    Starter Motor May Not Operate Correctly
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.
  • Announcement date:
    29/11/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/276
    VIN start:
    VF7******EJ865921
    VIN end:
    VF7******EJ857995
    Car Build Date:
    21/11/2014 - 26/01/2015
    Concern:
    Front Suspension May Fail
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles replace the wishbone fixing bolts.
  • Announcement date:
    31/03/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/055
    VIN start:
    VF7******FJ821475
    VIN end:
    VF7******FJ844015
    Car Build Date:
    18/08/2015 - 19/11/2015
    Concern:
    Door May Open Unexpectedly
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.
  • Announcement date:
    31/03/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/057
    VIN start:
    VF7******FJ804121
    VIN end:
    VF7******FJ856296
    Car Build Date:
    14/09/2015 - 10/11/2015
    Concern:
    Seat Belt Buckle Strap May Fail
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the batch numbers and where necessary replace the seat belt buckle.
  • Announcement date:
    31/03/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/052
    VIN start:
    VF7******FJ773572
    VIN end:
    VF7******FJ877121
    Car Build Date:
    19/08/2015 - 21/11/2015
    Concern:
    Door May Open Unexpectedly
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.
  • Announcement date:
    31/03/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/054
    VIN start:
    VF7******FJ661884
    VIN end:
    VF7******FJ876805
    Car Build Date:
    05/05/2015 - 20/11/2015
    Concern:
    Door May Open Unexpectedly
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.
  • Announcement date:
    10/03/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/042
    Car Build Date:
    25/01/2016 - 15/02/2016
    Concern:
    Oil Leak May Damage Engine
    Defect:
    An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.
  • Announcement date:
    04/01/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2015/261
    VIN start:
    VF7******FJ819854
    VIN end:
    VF7******FJ863061
    Car Build Date:
    18/08/2015 - 20/11/2015
    Concern:
    Doors May Open Unexpectedly
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary replace the affected door locks.
  • Announcement date:
    08/12/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2015/243
    VIN start:
    VF7******CS519265
    VIN end:
    VF7******EZ059357
    Car Build Date:
    01/09/2012 - 02/01/2014
    Concern:
    Fuel May Leak
    Defect:
    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
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles replace fuel heater cover. Check and if necessary replace connector.
  • Announcement date:
    26/05/2015
    Recalls number:
    R/2015/101
    VIN start:
    VF7******DJ602364
    VIN end:
    VF7******EJ854626
    Car Build Date:
    26/03/2013 - 20/11/2014
    Concern:
    Possibility Of Loss Of Control
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicle that are likely to be affected and replace all the fixing bolts of the front suspension wishbones.
  • Announcement date:
    17/12/2014
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/169
    VIN start:
    VF7******DJ670000
    VIN end:
    VF7******DJ853067
    Car Build Date:
    11/04/2013 - 13/11/2013
    Concern:
    The Incorrect Gear Maybe Selected
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall all affected vehicles to replace the locking collar.
  • Announcement date:
    26/02/2014
    Recalls number:
    R/2014/025
    VIN start:
    VF7******EJ527141
    VIN end:
    VF7******EY504899
    Car Build Date:
    07/01/2014 - 15/07/2014
    Concern:
    Fuel May Leak And Create Fire Risk
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
  • Announcement date:
    05/10/2012
    Recalls number:
    R/2012/094
    VIN start:
    VF7******45002058
    VIN end:
    VF7******AJ807194
    Car Build Date:
    06/07/2006 - 01/10/2010
    Concern:
    Risk Of Fire
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to add further protection to the starter motor wiring harness.
  • Announcement date:
    08/03/2012
    Recalls number:
    R/2012/026
    VIN start:
    VF7******BJ817251
    VIN end:
    VF7******BY651672
    Car Build Date:
    22/11/2011 - 22/11/2011
    Concern:
    Seat Belt Fixing Bolts May Loosen
    Defect:
    The fixing bolts of the front LH and RH seat belt return rail may loosen and in cases of extreme force break.
    Remedy:
    The bolts on the left and right- hand sides will be replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    18/04/2011
    Recalls number:
    R/2011/049
    VIN start:
    VF7******45002058
    VIN end:
    VF7******45104985
    Car Build Date:
    06/07/2006 - 11/05/2007
    Concern:
    Electric Parking Brake May Malfunction
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall all affected vehicles for inspection repair or if required the replacement of the cable.
  • Announcement date:
    22/02/2011
    Recalls number:
    R/2011/018
    VIN start:
    VF7******AZ033223
    VIN end:
    VF7******AY563653
    Car Build Date:
    08/07/2010 - 13/10/2010
    Concern:
    Fuel May Leak
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall all affected vehicles for the addition of a protective sleeve to the return pipe.
  • Announcement date:
    04/06/2010
    Recalls number:
    R/2010/060
    VIN start:
    VF7******9J324087
    VIN end:
    VF7******9J346065
    Car Build Date:
    02/12/2009 - 03/12/2009
    Concern:
    Front Seat Belt May Not Lock Correctly
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary repair the seat belt locking mechanism.
  • Announcement date:
    24/12/2008
    Recalls number:
    R/2008/199
    VIN start:
    VF7******67002101
    VIN end:
    VF7******45299702
    Car Build Date:
    01/02/2008 - 14/06/2008
    Concern:
    Wipers / Lights/ Battery Charging May Be Affected.
    Defect:
    An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment
    Remedy:
    Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.
  • Announcement date:
    14/11/2008
    Recalls number:
    R/2008/163
    VIN start:
    VF7******45002058
    VIN end:
    VF7******45104985
    Car Build Date:
    06/07/2006 - 11/05/2007
    Concern:
    Parking Brake May Be Ineffective
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicle swill have the conformity of the cables checked and replaced as necessary.
  • Announcement date:
    18/09/2008
    Recalls number:
    R/2008/133
    VIN start:
    VF7******45002710
    VIN end:
    VF7******45013187
    Car Build Date:
    12/09/2006 - 30/10/2006
    Concern:
    Front Brake Caliper May Become Insecure
    Defect:
    The front brake caliper fixing screws are not to standard (non - conforming) and may slacken
    Remedy:
    Recall affected vehicles and replace fixing screws with approved type.
  • Announcement date:
    01/08/2008
    Recalls number:
    R/2008/107
    VIN start:
    VF7******45056022
    VIN end:
    VF7******45140279
    Car Build Date:
    28/02/2007 - 28/06/2007
    Concern:
    Risk Of Partial De-bonding Of Glass Panoramic Roof Moulding.
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Recalled vehicles will have the bonding of the moulding checked and replaced as necessary.
  • Announcement date:
    16/07/2008
    Recalls number:
    R/2008/111
    VIN start:
    VF7******13287355
    VIN end:
    VF7******64018484
    Car Build Date:
    16/05/2006 - 22/12/2006
    Concern:
    Vacuum Braking Assistance May Reduce.
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    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.
  • Announcement date:
    20/07/2007
    Recalls number:
    R/2007/109
    VIN start:
    VF7******45002651
    VIN end:
    VF7******45075747
    Car Build Date:
    05/09/2006 - 31/03/2007
    Concern:
    Seat Belt May Fail In A Collision
    Defect:
    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.
    Remedy:
    As a preventative measure subject vehicles will have the front seatbelt buckles replaced.
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