Citroën Spacetourer Recall R/2020/282: Incorrect Catalytic Convertor Fitted To Exhaust System, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 2 Oct 2020
- Launched
- 14
- vehicles in the UK
- HGU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Spacetourer vehicles built between 1 August 2019 and 31 January 2020. Some vehicles have been fitted with an exhaust system which is not correct to specification. The dealer will install correct exhaust system catalytic convertor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles have been fitted with an exhaust system which is not correct to specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INCORRECT CATALYTIC CONVERTOR FITTED TO EXHAUST SYSTEM Defect: Affected Vehicles have been fitted with an exhaust system which is not correct to specification Remedy: Install correct exhaust system catalytic convertor.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: incorrect catalytic convertor fitted to exhaust system.
The Fix
The dealer will install correct exhaust system catalytic convertor.
Are You Affected?
Spacetourer built between 1 August 2019 and 31 January 2020 may be included. Citroën estimates 14 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.
Which Car Is It?
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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 HGU or the DVSA reference R/2020/282. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2019/456 on 2 Oct 2020, for water may penetrate into the brake vacuum pump causing corrosion. The one launched after it was R/2020/310 on 28 Oct 2020, for a rear seat longitudinal adjustment lever may not lock properly. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/282, launched 2 October 2020. 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.