Citroën C-Elysee, C3, C4 And 1 More Recall R/2016/229: Loss Of Control, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Oct 2016
- Launched
- 787
- vehicles in the UK
- NSV
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C-Elysee, C3, C4 and 1 more vehicles built between 1 April 2016 and 21 April 2016. In the event of emergency braking or during an ESP regulation phase (e.g. avoiding manoeuvre) the hydraulic block may not prevent the locking of a wheel which could affect control of the vehicle. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the braking system hydraulic block. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In the event of emergency braking or during an ESP regulation phase (e.g. avoiding manoeuvre) the hydraulic block may not prevent the locking of a wheel which could affect control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOSS OF CONTROL Defect: In the event of emergency braking or during an ESP regulation phase (e.g. avoiding manoeuvre) the hydraulic block may not prevent the locking of a wheel which could affect control of the vehicle. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the braking system hydraulic block
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: loss of control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the braking system hydraulic block.
Are You Affected?
C-Elysee, C3, C4 and 1 more built between 1 April 2016 and 21 April 2016 may be included. Citroën estimates 787 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 NSV or the DVSA reference R/2016/229. 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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| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4XAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/073 | |
| C3Citroen C3 v5 Autonomous telematics box cannot connect to server | Low | R/2025/487 | |
| C3, C3 AircrossCitroen C3 C3 Aircross brake pedal bracket connection | Urgent | R/2025/514 | |
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2016/232 on 6 Oct 2016, for bonnet may open without warning. The one launched after it was R/2016/276 on 29 Nov 2016, for front suspension may fail. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/229, launched 17 October 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.