Citroën Dispatch, Spacetourer Recall R/2020/069: Possible Non Conformity Of Seals In Front Wheel Arches Could Lead To Water Ingress Into…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2020/069, campaign code HBT. Data updated daily from DVSA.

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How serious
30 Mar 2020
Launched
84
vehicles in the UK
HBT
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Citroën recalled Dispatch, Spacetourer vehicles built between 8 May 2019 and 30 October 2019. Possible non-conformity of certain seals in the front wheel arches could lead to water ingress into the passenger compartment. The recall notice describes the fix as: resealing these areas checking for the presence of water in the passenger compartment and replacing certain components in the interior if required. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Possible non-conformity of certain seals in the front wheel arches could lead to water ingress into the passenger compartment.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: POSSIBLE NON CONFORMITY OF SEALS IN FRONT WHEEL ARCHES COULD LEAD TO WATER INGRESS INTO CERTAIN ELECTRONIC UNITS Defect: Possible non-conformity of certain seals in the front wheel arches could lead to water ingress into the passenger compartment. Remedy: Resealing these areas checking for the presence of water in the passenger compartment and replacing certain components in the interior if required

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to water ingress into the passenger compartment.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: resealing these areas checking for the presence of water in the passenger compartment and replacing certain components in the interior if required.

Are You Affected?

Dispatch, Spacetourer built between 8 May 2019 and 30 October 2019 may be included. Citroën estimates 84 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 HBT or the DVSA reference R/2020/069. 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?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
SpacetourerBCM softwareLowR/2026/156
Berlingo, DispatchWater pump pulleyLowR/2026/110
Berlingo, C5 Aircross, DispatchCitroen Cross carline Fuel injection common railUrgentR/2026/021
Berlingo, Dispatch, SpacetourerCitroen Spacetourer (K0) Berlingo (K9) IVI software via OTA updateLowR/2026/009
Dispatch, SpacetourerCitroen Dispatch/Spacetourer low in-use performance ratio ECM s/wLowR/2025/500

This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2019/437 on 30 Mar 2020, for one or more fixations of the seatbelts lower bolts may not be tightened correctly. The one launched after it was R/2020/077 on 30 Mar 2020, for the tightening of the rear suspension fixings may not be to specification. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2020.


Source: DVSA recall R/2020/069, launched 30 March 2020. 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.