Citroën Picasso Recall R/2003/168: Possible Loss Of Acceleration, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Oct 2003
- Launched
- 5,872
- vehicles in the UK
- XQX
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Picasso vehicles built between 1 March 2003 and 30 June 2003. There is a possibility of disengagement of the accelerator pedal from the support linkage which could result in loss of acceleration. The dealer will replace accelerator pedal clips. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a possibility of disengagement of the accelerator pedal from the support linkage which could result in loss of acceleration.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE LOSS OF ACCELERATION Defect: There is a possibility of disengagement of the accelerator pedal from the support linkage which could result in loss of acceleration Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace accelerator pedal clips
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in loss of acceleration.
The Fix
The dealer will replace accelerator pedal clips.
Are You Affected?
Picasso built between 1 March 2003 and 30 June 2003 may be included. Citroën estimates 5,872 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 XQX or the DVSA reference R/2003/168. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| Berlingo, Picasso, XsaraRear damper may become insecure | Book soon | R/2009/099 | |
| PicassoEngine may fail | Low | R/2006/095 | |
| Berlingo, Berlingo Multispace, PicassoSuspension springs may break | Book soon | R/2005/095 | |
| C4, C5, PicassoDiesel fuel return pipe may leak | Urgent | R/2005/057 | |
| PicassoAbnormal wear on the dashboard harness | Urgent | R/2005/016 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2003/151 on 3 Oct 2003, for possible cracking of road wheel. The one launched after it was R/2003/174 on 26 Nov 2003, for handbrake efficiency. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2003.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/168, launched 27 October 2003. 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.