Citroën C5 Recall R/2011/080: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Jul 2011
- Launched
- 157
- vehicles in the UK
- MLL
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C5 vehicles built between 22 April 2009 and 5 April 2011. It is possible for the engine to stall due to incorrect reading of oil levels during harsh and prolonged braking. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to download new software to the engine ECU. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible for the engine to stall due to incorrect reading of oil levels during harsh and prolonged braking.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: It is possible for the engine to stall due to incorrect reading of oil levels during harsh and prolonged braking. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to download new software to the engine ECU.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may stall.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to download new software to the engine ECU. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
C5 built between 22 April 2009 and 5 April 2011 may be included. Citroën estimates 157 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 MLL or the DVSA reference R/2011/080. 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/2011/070 on 20 Jun 2011, for suspension may fail. The one launched after it was R/2011/082 on 11 Jul 2011, for power steering assistance may fail. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/080, launched 5 July 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.