Citroën Relay Recall R/2016/003: Instrument Display May Turn Off Intermittently, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Jan 2016
- Launched
- 5,641
- vehicles in the UK
- NPM
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Relay vehicles built between 30 September 2014 and 16 June 2015. The electrical switch of the steering lock may not conform to specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition switch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electrical switch of the steering lock may not conform to specification. This could cause the intermittent unwanted switching off of information displays on the instrument panel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INSTRUMENT DISPLAY MAY TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY Defect: The electrical switch of the steering lock may not conform to specification. This could cause the intermittent unwanted switching off of information displays on the instrument panel. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition switch.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the intermittent unwanted switching off of information displays on the instrument panel.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition switch.
Are You Affected?
Relay built between 30 September 2014 and 16 June 2015 may be included. Citroën estimates 5,641 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 NPM or the DVSA reference R/2016/003. 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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| RelayFront camera software | Urgent | R/2025/340 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2015/261 on 4 Jan 2016, for doors may open unexpectedly. The one launched after it was R/2016/030 on 29 Feb 2016, for seatbelt may fail. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/003, launched 13 January 2016. 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.