Citroën C3 Picasso recalls

12 official safety recalls for the Citroën C3 Picasso from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Timing belt material may affect brake vacuum pump

    Reported June 23, 2021Model years 2014–2017DVSA recall R/2021/238EU Safety Gate A12/01042/2112,404 vehicles affected

    Material detaching from the timing belt may affect brake vacuum pump operation and braking assistance. The belt and related braking assistance components, including the pump, will be checked and replaced if needed; service schedules will also be adjusted according to usage.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE VACUMN PUMP MAY BE AFFECTED DUE TO MATERIAL DETACHING FROM THE TIMING BELT
    Defect
    The operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt.
    Remedy
    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.

  2. Engine software calibration may cause excess NOx emissions

    Reported September 26, 2019Model years 2013–2016DVSA recall R/2019/32931,740 vehicles affected

    Engine management software calibration could cause NOx emissions to exceed regulatory limits. The engine management software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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

  3. Front seat airbag may not deploy in a side impact

    Reported February 24, 2017Model years 2016EU Safety Gate A12/0363/17

    A faulty activator in the right-hand front-seat airbag could prevent it from deploying in a side impact. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    null The right-hand front-seat airbag may contain a faulty activator device. In the event of a side impact, the airbag would not deploy.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  4. Turbocharger oil leak may damage the engine

    Reported March 10, 2016Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2016/042102 vehicles affected

    A faulty retaining bolt may cause an oil leak at the turbocharger lubrication union. Dealers will replace the bolt and seals.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.

  5. Tailgate strut welds may detach

    Reported April 8, 2014Model years 2013DVSA recall R/2014/037209 vehicles affected

    The welds securing the tailgate struts may weaken and detach, so the tailgate may not stay open. If the weld does not meet requirements, the tailgate will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE WELD PLATES OF THE TAILGATE STRUT MOUNTING PLATES MAY NOT CONFORM
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    In the event of the weld not meeting conformity the tailgate must be replaced.

  6. Fuel rail pipes may leak and create a fire risk

    Reported February 26, 2014Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2014/0251,674 vehicles affected

    High-pressure fuel rail pipes may not be tightened to specification, causing fuel to leak onto the engine. Vapour contacting a hot component could cause an engine bay fire. The pipes will be retightened to specification.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.

  7. Battery earth cable may break, cutting out the engine

    Reported July 9, 2012Model years 2010–2011DVSA recall R/2012/076369 vehicles affected

    The battery earth cable may break because its dimensions are incorrect, causing the engine to cut out. The battery negative cable will be replaced with one of the correct length and terminal specification.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
    Defect
    The battery earth cable dimensions are incorrect and may cause the cable to break. This will then cause the engine to cut out.
    Remedy
    Replace the battery negative cable with a new dimension cable. (length and terminal)

  8. ABS block may affect ABS and stability control

    Reported July 6, 2012Model years 2011–2012DVSA recall R/2012/0742,889 vehicles affected

    An ABS block that does not meet specification could affect ABS and stability control when those systems activate. The hydraulic block will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ABS/ESP MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    The hydraulic ABS/ESP block will be checked and if necessary replaced.

  9. Engine may cut out

    Reported September 2, 2011Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2011/12027,525 vehicles affected

    The battery earth return cable may be too short and fail at its gearbox mounting, causing the engine to cut out. The cable will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.

  10. Passenger may inadvertently apply the brakes

    Reported June 17, 2011Model years 2008–2011DVSA recall R/2011/06124,213 vehicles affected

    The passenger could inadvertently apply the brakes. A cover will be fitted over the cross-shaft lobe on the passenger side.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PASSENGER MAY INFLUENCE BRAKE OPERATION
    Defect
    The brakes could be inadvertently applied by the passenger.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit a cover over the cross shaft lobe on the passenger side.

  11. Windscreen trim may detach

    Reported August 24, 2010DVSA recall R/2010/11813,234 vehicles affected

    The windscreen trim may become less secure over time and detach. Its security will be checked and the trim replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    WINDSCREEN TRIM MAY DETACH
    Defect
    The security of the windscreen trim may deteriorate over a period of time. This could ultimately result in detachment of the trim.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles check security of trim and if required replace trim.

  12. Fuel pipes may leak

    Reported June 20, 2010Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2010/054611 vehicles affected

    Fuel supply lines may contact the heat shield and chafe, potentially causing a fuel leak. Additional securing fixings will be fitted.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL PIPES MAY LEAK
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    Recall the affected vehicles and fit additional securing fixings.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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