Citroën C4 Aircross Recall R/2019/068: The Battery Charge Program May Not Be Correct To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2019/068, campaign code GQN. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Low
How serious
27 Feb 2019
Launched
2
vehicles in the UK
GQN
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Citroën recalled C4 Aircross vehicles built between 25 November 2011 and 1 April 2015. The battery charge program may not be correct to specification. The dealer will update the Stop Start function management software. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The battery charge program may not be correct to specification.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: THE BATTERY CHARGE PROGRAM MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION Defect: The battery charge program may not be correct to specification. Remedy: Updating the Stop Start function management software.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: the battery charge program may not be correct to specification.

The Fix

The dealer will update the Stop Start function management software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.

Are You Affected?

C4 Aircross built between 25 November 2011 and 1 April 2015 may be included. Citroën estimates 2 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Citroën.
  2. Book with any franchised Citroën dealer, quoting the campaign code GQN or the DVSA reference R/2019/068. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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Source: DVSA recall R/2019/068, launched 27 February 2019. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.