Citroën Berlingo V3, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4 And 5 More Recall R/2023/036: On The Affected Vehicles The Operation Of The Brake Vacuum Pump May Be Affected By…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 13 Dec 2022
- Launched
- 13,740
- vehicles in the UK
- HLX/ 191242CO
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Berlingo V3, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4 and 5 more vehicles built between 23 February 2017 and 11 December 2020. 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.. The recall notice describes the fix as: to rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance). You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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..
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: On 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. Defect: On 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. Remedy: To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance).
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: on 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.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: to rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance). The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Berlingo V3, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4 and 5 more built between 23 February 2017 and 11 December 2020 may be included. Citroën estimates 13,740 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 HLX/ 191242CO or the DVSA reference R/2023/036. 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, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 | |
| Berlingo, C3 Aircross, C3 V4, C4 and 2 moreCitroen DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/247 | |
| 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 | |
| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4 Picasso and 1 moreCross carline Engine software | Low | R/2024/136 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2022/337 on 1 Dec 2022, for some vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly positioned fuel pipe. The one launched after it was R/2023/046 on 13 Dec 2022, for on the affected vehicles the operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected by…. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën Berlingo recall history, all recalls launched in 2022 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/036, launched 13 December 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.