Vehicle recall R/2021/381

Citroen C4 recall: Below 3 degrees temperature there is loss of the front windscreen wiper function when the vehicle stops at 0mph.

DVSA recall R/2021/381 names the Citroen C4. It was launched 28 October 2021. It covers vehicles built 3 September 2020 to 18 August 2021.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2021/381
Launched: 28 October 2021
Issued by: CITROEN
Manufacturer reference: HVV
Vehicles: 748 across the lines below

What can go wrong

When the outside temperature is below 3°C there is loss of the front windscreen wiper function when the vehicle stops at 0 mph.

The fix

Downloading a new version of BSI software

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Citroen C4 (C4 V3)	3 September 2020 to 18 August 2021	748

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Other recalls for these models

R/2022/013 The open circuit detection system could be over sensitive causing a number of operational issues 13 January 2022, Citroen C4
R/2022/023 The rear suspension spring may become detached from the lower locating cup 1 February 2022, Citroen C4
R/2021/253 There may be an incorrect tightening torque application on the rear wheel hub 5 July 2021, Citroen C4
R/2021/238 The operation of the brake vacumn pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt 23 June 2021, Citroen C4, DS4, Citroen C3 Picasso and others
R/2021/141 The wheel bolts may have an incomplete thread 14 April 2021, Citroen C4
R/2022/202 The high voltage harness fitted might not be to correct specification 13 July 2022, DS3 Crossback, Citroen Dispatch, Citroen Spacetourer and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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