Citroën C4 V3 Recall R/2021/253: There May Be An Incorrect Tightening Torque Application On The Rear Wheel Hub, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 5 Jul 2021
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- HTP
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4 V3 vehicles built between 23 October 2020 and 23 April 2021. There may be an incorrect tightening torque application on the rear wheel hub. The dealer will check the rear wheel bearing hub screws and if necessary replace the screws on both sides of the vehicle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There may be an incorrect tightening torque application on the rear wheel hub.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THERE MAY BE AN INCORRECT TIGHTENING TORQUE APPLICATION ON THE REAR WHEEL HUB Defect: There may be an incorrect tightening torque application on the rear wheel hub. Remedy: Check the rear wheel bearing hub screws and if necessary replace the screws on both sides of the vehicle.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: there may be an incorrect tightening torque application on the rear wheel hub.
The Fix
The dealer will check the rear wheel bearing hub screws and if necessary replace the screws on both sides of the vehicle.
Are You Affected?
C4 V3 built between 23 October 2020 and 23 April 2021 may be included. Citroën estimates 1 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 HTP or the DVSA reference R/2021/253. 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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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2021/238 on 23 Jun 2021, for the operation of the brake vacumn pump may be affected due to material detaching from the…. The one launched after it was R/2021/349 on 18 Oct 2021, for possible sharp edges present on the components of the curtain air bag after deployment. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/253, launched 5 July 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.