Citroën C-Elysee, C3 V4 Recall R/2021/418: The Right-hand Side Drive Shaft Outer Joint May Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 2 Dec 2021
- Launched
- 19
- vehicles in the UK
- HVY
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C-Elysee, C3 V4 vehicles built between 10 April 2021 and 21 April 2021. The right-hand side drive shaft outer joint may break due to incorrect hardening of the joint pinion during manufacturing. The dealer will check and if necessary replace the right-hand side driveshaft depending on the production time stamp. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The right-hand side drive shaft outer joint may break due to incorrect hardening of the joint pinion during manufacturing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OUTER JOINT MAY BREAK Defect: The right-hand side drive shaft outer joint may break due to incorrect hardening of the joint pinion during manufacturing. Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the right-hand side driveshaft depending on the production time stamp.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the right-hand side drive shaft outer joint may break.
The Fix
The dealer will check and if necessary replace the right-hand side driveshaft depending on the production time stamp.
Are You Affected?
C-Elysee, C3 V4 built between 10 April 2021 and 21 April 2021 may be included. Citroën estimates 19 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 HVY or the DVSA reference R/2021/418. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlingo, C3 Aircross, C3 V4, C4 and 2 moreCitroen DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/247 | |
| 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 | |
| C3 V4Vehicles may have an incorrect tightening torque on several rear axle component fixings | Book soon | R/2022/042 | |
| C3 V4The front lower ball joint locating bolt and fixing nut might have been incorrectly tightened or not fitted correctly | Low | R/2021/214 |
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Source: DVSA recall R/2021/418, launched 2 December 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.