Citroën C4 X recalls

9 official safety recalls for the Citroën C4 X 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. Alternator protection cap may contact filter pipe

    Reported March 9, 2026Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2026/073EU Safety Gate SR/00174/265,240 vehicles affected

    Contact between the gasoline particulate filter pipe and the 48V belt starter generator protection cap may allow water in and cause an electrical arc, potentially triggering a thermal event. The cap will be replaced, and the pipe checked and repositioned or replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Alternator protection
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.
    Remedy
    Replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. Check the distance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator and re‑position or replace the pipe if required.

  2. High-pressure fuel pipe connections may leak

    Reported July 18, 2025Model years 2023–2025DVSA recall R/2025/283EU Safety Gate SR/02103/253,289 vehicles affected

    Loose connections between the high-pressure fuel pipe and engine fuel rail may cause a fuel leak and fire risk. The affected connections will be retightened.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Citroen Fuel Pipe
    Defect
    On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.
    Remedy
    Retighten the affected connections.

  3. Brake module may leak fluid internally

    Reported April 14, 2025Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2025/1474 vehicles affected

    An electronic brake system module that does not meet specifications could allow a small internal brake fluid leak. The module will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Brake Pressure Modulator Valve.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the Electronic Brake System Module is not according to specification which could potentially lead to light internal leakage of brake fluid.
    Remedy
    Replace the Electronic Brake System Module.

  4. Battery monitoring software may contain an error

    Reported March 24, 2025Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2025/1222,596 vehicles affected

    An error may occur in the battery monitoring unit software. The software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Traction Battery software
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
    Remedy
    Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.

  5. eVCU software may cause excess energy use

    Reported February 7, 2025Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2025/04635 vehicles affected

    The vehicle may not meet emissions test requirements, and energy consumption may be too high. Update the electrical vehicle control unit software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Citroen C4 C4X eVCU update
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high.
    Remedy
    Update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software.

  6. Engine control software may be incorrect

    Reported January 9, 2025Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2025/012EU Safety Gate SR/00435/25418 vehicles affected

    Engine control unit software may not meet specification. Modified software will be uploaded to the unit.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Citroen C3 C4 C4X Selective Catalytic Reduction diagnosis issues.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software is not according to specification.
    Remedy
    Upload modified software to the ECU.

  7. Radio software may deactivate safety assists

    Reported December 6, 2024Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2024/486825 vehicles affected

    A long press of the radio's ADAS button may deactivate Active Emergency Brake and Lane Keep Assist. The radio software will be updated over the air and the installation checked remotely.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Citroen C4 C4X Radio software via OTA update.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) functionality may not meet regulatory requirements and the Active Emergency Brake (AEB) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) can inadvertently be deactivated by a long press of the ADAS button on the radio.
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the radio software will be updated by an Over-The-Air update which will be remotely checked as successfully installed.

  8. Air conditioning compressor fault may shut down powertrain

    Reported May 9, 2023Model years 2022DVSA recall R/2023/14134,335 vehicles affected

    A fault in the air conditioning compressor stator wiring may cause loss of current in the compressor and shut down the powertrain while driving. The powertrain diagnosis ECU will be reprogrammed with updated software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
    Remedy
    Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.

  9. Traction battery software may cause loss of propulsion

    Reported January 17, 2023Model years 2022DVSA recall R/2023/0103,762 vehicles affected

    An error in the traction battery control unit software calibration could cause loss of propulsion while driving. The software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
    Defect
    There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
    Remedy
    Update the software of the traction battery control unit.

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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