Citroën C3 V4 Recall R/2022/042: Vehicles May Have An Incorrect Tightening Torque On Several Rear Axle Component Fixings, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- 10 Feb 2022
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- vehicles in the UK
- JAD
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C3 V4 vehicles built between 9 December 2021 and 9 December 2021. Vehicles may have an incorrect tightening torque on several rear axle component fixings. The dealer will check and retighten all fixings to the correct torque settings. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles may have an incorrect tightening torque on several rear axle component fixings.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT TIGHTENING TORQUE ON SEVERAL REAR AXLE COMPONENT FIXINGS Defect: Vehicles may have an incorrect tightening torque on several rear axle component fixings. Remedy: Check and retighten all fixings to the correct torque settings.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicles may have an incorrect tightening torque on several rear axle component fixings.
The Fix
The dealer will check and retighten all fixings to the correct torque settings.
Are You Affected?
C3 V4 built between 9 December 2021 and 9 December 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.
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 JAD or the DVSA reference R/2022/042. 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 | |
| C-Elysee, C3 V4The right-hand side drive shaft outer joint may break | Low | R/2021/418 | |
| C3 V4The front lower ball joint locating bolt and fixing nut might have been incorrectly tightened or not fitted correctly | Low | R/2021/214 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2022/023 on 1 Feb 2022, for the rear suspension spring may become detached from the lower locating cup. The one launched after it was R/2022/105 on 7 Apr 2022, for possibility of leakage of fuel from the auxillary heater unit. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/042, launched 10 February 2022. 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.