Citroën C4, C4 Picasso, C8 And 1 More Recall R/2011/018: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Feb 2011
- Launched
- 33
- vehicles in the UK
- MJM
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4, C4 Picasso, C8 and 1 more vehicles built between 8 July 2010 and 13 October 2010. The fuel return pipe may chaff on the diesel fuel filter support in the engine compartment. The recall notice describes the fix as: the addition of a protective sleeve to the return pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The fuel return pipe may chaff on the diesel fuel filter support in the engine compartment. This can if not identified result in a fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: It is possible that the fuel return pipe may chaff on the diesel fuel filter support in the engine compartment. This can if not identified result in a fuel leak. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the addition of a protective sleeve to the return pipe.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: fuel may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the addition of a protective sleeve to the return pipe.
Are You Affected?
C4, C4 Picasso, C8 and 1 more built between 8 July 2010 and 13 October 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 33 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 MJM or the DVSA reference R/2011/018. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4XAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/073 | |
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 | |
| C4, DS5Citroen C4 citroen DS5 driver airbag (Takata) | Stop driving | R/2025/300 | |
| C3, C4, C4X, C5 Aircross and 1 moreCitroen fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/283 | |
| Berlingo, C3 Aircross, C3 V4, C4 and 2 moreCitroen DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/247 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2011/015 on 15 Feb 2011, for short circuit may occur. The one launched after it was R/2011/029 on 25 Mar 2011, for loss of power. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2011 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/018, launched 22 February 2011. 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.