Citroën Dispatch IV, Spacetourer Recall R/2018/193: Cooling System Strategy Could Overheat The Engine, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Jul 2018
- Launched
- 660
- vehicles in the UK
- GKG
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Dispatch IV, Spacetourer vehicles built between 17 February 2016 and 26 February 2018. The cooling system strategy and the maximum temperature alert could cause the engine to overheat this may cause an oil leak from the sump drain cap. The recall notice describes the fix as: the remedy involves downloading new engine management software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The cooling system strategy and the maximum temperature alert could cause the engine to overheat this may cause an oil leak from the sump drain cap. Due to the incorrect operation of the warning system there is no driver alert.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: COOLING SYSTEM STRATEGY COULD OVERHEAT THE ENGINE. Defect: The cooling system strategy and the maximum temperature alert could cause the engine to overheat this may cause an oil leak from the sump drain cap. Due to the incorrect operation of the warning system there is no driver alert. Remedy: The remedy involves downloading new engine management software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the engine to overheat this may cause an oil leak from the sump drain cap.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the remedy involves downloading new engine management software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Dispatch IV, Spacetourer built between 17 February 2016 and 26 February 2018 may be included. Citroën estimates 660 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 GKG or the DVSA reference R/2018/193. 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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|---|---|---|---|
| SpacetourerBCM software | Low | R/2026/156 | |
| Berlingo, Dispatch, SpacetourerCitroen Spacetourer (K0) Berlingo (K9) IVI software via OTA update | Low | R/2026/009 | |
| Dispatch, SpacetourerCitroen Dispatch/Spacetourer low in-use performance ratio ECM s/w | Low | R/2025/500 | |
| Dispatch, SpacetourerCitroën Spacetourer/Dispatch(K0) rear brake discs | Urgent | R/2025/414 | |
| 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/2018/187 on 19 Jul 2018, for engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened. The one launched after it was R/2018/195 on 25 Jul 2018, for tow ball support bracket durability inadequate. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/193, launched 24 July 2018. 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.