Citroën C4 Picasso Recall R/2012/094: Risk Of Fire, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Oct 2012
- Launched
- 9,848
- vehicles in the UK
- MRP
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4 Picasso vehicles built between 6 July 2006 and 1 October 2010. The starter motor wiring harness may be subject to long term wear due to rubbing. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to add further protection to the starter motor wiring harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The starter motor wiring harness may be subject to long term wear due to rubbing. This can cause electrical problems or in the worst case a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RISK OF FIRE Defect: The starter motor wiring harness may be subject to long term wear due to rubbing. This can cause electrical problems or in the worst case a fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to add further protection to the starter motor wiring harness.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause electrical problems or in the worst case a fire.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to add further protection to the starter motor wiring harness.
Are You Affected?
C4 Picasso built between 6 July 2006 and 1 October 2010 may be included. Citroën estimates 9,848 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 MRP or the DVSA reference R/2012/094. 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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|---|---|---|---|
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| Berlingo V3, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 3 moreOn the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil | Urgent | R/2023/046 | |
| Berlingo V3, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 4 moreOn the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil | Urgent | R/2023/036 | |
| Berlingo V3, C3 V3, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 4 moreThe brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt | Urgent | R/2020/327 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2012/089 on 30 Aug 2012, for handbrake efficiency may not be to specification. The one launched after it was R/2012/099 on 22 Oct 2012, for rear cross member may crack. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2012 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/094, launched 5 October 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.