Citroën Berlingo Recall R/2022/299: The Lower Metal Engine Protection Guard And The Underside Of The Engine Exhaust System…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 17 Oct 2022
- Launched
- 630
- vehicles in the UK
- JAP
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Berlingo vehicles built between 8 November 2017 and 21 September 2021. The possibility that the lower metal engine protection guard could trap material between it and the underside of the engine exhaust system. The dealer will replace the metal under engine protection guard with a different design to prevent the collection of material. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The possibility that the lower metal engine protection guard could trap material between it and the underside of the engine exhaust system.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE LOWER METAL ENGINE PROTECTION GUARD AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM COULD TRAP MATERIAL IN IT. Defect: The possibility that the lower metal engine protection guard could trap material between it and the underside of the engine exhaust system. Remedy: Replace the metal under engine protection guard with a different design to prevent the collection of material.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the lower metal engine protection guard and the underside of the engine exhaust system could trap material in it.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the metal under engine protection guard with a different design to prevent the collection of material.
Are You Affected?
Berlingo built between 8 November 2017 and 21 September 2021 may be included. Citroën estimates 630 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 JAP or the DVSA reference R/2022/299. 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/2022/275 on 20 Sep 2022, for on the affected vehicles some DS7 CROSSBACK equipped with ESP (electronic stability…. The one launched after it was R/2022/314 on 20 Oct 2022, for there is the possibility that the rubber fuel pipe could have potentially been damaged…. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën Berlingo recall history and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/299, launched 17 October 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.