Citroën C5 Recall R/2002/090: aBS Control Unit May Overheat, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Aug 2002
- Launched
- 878
- vehicles in the UK
- XJN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C5 vehicles built between 1 January 2001 and 4 July 2002. The anti lock brake control unit may overheat and cause the footbrake to revert to none anti lock mode. The dealer will check the ABS control unit identification number and replace the control unit where found necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The anti lock brake control unit may overheat and cause the footbrake to revert to none anti lock mode.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ABS CONTROL UNIT MAY OVERHEAT Defect: The anti lock brake control unit may overheat and cause the footbrake to revert to none anti lock mode. Remedy: Check the ABS control unit identification number and replace the control unit where found necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: aBS control unit may overheat.
The Fix
The dealer will check the ABS control unit identification number and replace the control unit where found necessary.
Are You Affected?
C5 built between 1 January 2001 and 4 July 2002 may be included. Citroën estimates 878 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Citroën, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Citroën.
- Book with any franchised Citroën dealer, quoting the campaign code XJN or the DVSA reference R/2002/090. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4, C4 Picasso, C5, DS5Engine may overheat | Urgent | R/2018/049 | |
| C4, C5, DS4, DS5Starter supply wire may chafe | Urgent | R/2017/208 | |
| Berlingo, C5, JumpyAirbag may incorrectly deploy | Urgent | R/2016/171 | |
| C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C8 and 3 moreFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2015/243 | |
| C5Fuel may leak onto engine | Urgent | R/2013/108 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2002/084 on 16 Aug 2002, for replacement of handbrake lever. The one launched after it was R/2002/121 on 13 Sep 2002, for front suspension ball joint concern. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/090, launched 16 August 2002. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.