Vehicle recall R/2023/010

Citroen Berlingo and others recall: There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit

DVSA recall R/2023/010 names the Citroen Berlingo, DS3 Crossback, Citroen C4 and Citroen C4X Electric. It was launched 17 January 2023. It covers vehicles built 3 May 2022 to 5 December 2022.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2023/010
Launched: 17 January 2023
Issued by: CITROEN
Manufacturer reference: JPD/221950EE
Vehicles: 1,254 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.

The fix

Update the software of the traction battery control unit.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 1,254.
Model	Built
Citroen Berlingo (BERLINGO ELECTRIC)	6 September 2022 to 1 December 2022
Citroen C4 (C4 ELECTRIC)	29 June 2022 to 2 December 2022
DS3 Crossback	3 May 2022 to 5 December 2022
Citroen C4X Electric	8 July 2022 to 2 December 2022

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2023/046 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. 13 December 2022, DS3, Citroen C3 Aircross, Citroen Berlingo and others
R/2023/036 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. 13 December 2022, Citroen C4, Citroen C4 Picasso, Citroen Berlingo and others
R/2022/299 The lower metal engine protection guard and the underside of the engine exhaust system could trap material in it. 17 October 2022, Citroen Berlingo
R/2023/141 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. 9 May 2023, Citroen C4, Citroen Spacetourer, Citroen Berlingo
R/2023/142 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. 9 May 2023, DS3 Crossback
R/2023/166 A fuel pipe could develop a leak in the engine compartment which could lead to a risk of a vehicle fire. 7 June 2023, DS3 Crossback

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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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