Citroën C4, DS4 Recall R/2012/048: Vehicle May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 Apr 2012
- Launched
- 78
- vehicles in the UK
- MPX
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4, DS4 vehicles built between 13 October 2011 and 15 November 2011. The supply terminal to the engine relay unit may have been over tightened and over time this could damage the component and cause the engine to cut out. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the engine relay unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The supply terminal to the engine relay unit may have been over tightened and over time this could damage the component and cause the engine to cut out. In addition this could cause the diagnostic warning lamp to illuminate in error and it may make it more difficult to start the engine.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY CUT OUT Defect: The supply terminal to the engine relay unit may have been over tightened and over time this could damage the component and cause the engine to cut out. In addition this could cause the diagnostic warning lamp to illuminate in error and it may make it more difficult to start the engine. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the engine relay unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the diagnostic warning lamp to illuminate in error and it may make it more difficult to start the engine.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the engine relay unit.
Are You Affected?
C4, DS4 built between 13 October 2011 and 15 November 2011 may be included. Citroën estimates 78 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.
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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 MPX or the DVSA reference R/2012/048. 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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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2012/042 on 28 Mar 2012, for tyre may deflate. The one launched after it was R/2012/061 on 1 May 2012, for suspension bolt torque may be incorrect. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/048, launched 23 April 2012. 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.