Citroën C3 Picasso, C4 V2, DS3 And 1 More Recall R/2021/238: The Operation Of The Brake Vacumn Pump May Be Affected Due To Material Detaching From The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 23 Jun 2021
- Launched
- 3,101
- vehicles in the UK
- HLT
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 Picasso, C4 V2, DS3 and 1 more vehicles built between 1 July 2014 and 15 March 2017. The operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt. The dealer will check and if necessary replace the timing belt and other components of the braking assistance system including the vacuum pump. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE VACUMN PUMP MAY BE AFFECTED DUE TO MATERIAL DETACHING FROM THE TIMING BELT Defect: The operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt. Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the timing belt and other components of the braking assistance system including the vacuum pump. Additionally alter servicing schedules depending on usage.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the operation of the brake vacumn pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary replace the timing belt and other components of the braking assistance system including the vacuum pump.
Are You Affected?
C3 Picasso, C4 V2, DS3 and 1 more built between 1 July 2014 and 15 March 2017 may be included. Citroën estimates 3,101 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 HLT or the DVSA reference R/2021/238. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3, DS3Citroen C3 DS3 driver and passenger airbag (Takata) | Stop driving | R/2025/021 | |
| C3, DS3Citroen C3 DS3 driver and passenger airbag (Takata) | Urgent | R/2025/022 | |
| DS4Suspension wishbone bolts may have been incorrectly tightened during the production process | Book soon | R/2023/032 | |
| Berlingo V3, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 3 moreOn the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil | Urgent | R/2023/046 | |
| Berlingo V3, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 4 moreOn the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt caused by the ageing of the engine oil | Urgent | R/2023/036 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2021/214 on 9 Jun 2021, for the front lower ball joint locating bolt and fixing nut might have been incorrectly…. The one launched after it was R/2021/253 on 5 Jul 2021, for there may be an incorrect tightening torque application on the rear wheel hub. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/238, launched 23 June 2021. 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.