Citroën C4, C4X Recall R/2025/046: Citroen C4 C4X eVCU Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Feb 2025
- Launched
- 35
- vehicles in the UK
- NQ8-241552EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4, C4X vehicles built between 30 June 2023 and 16 February 2024. Some vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high. The dealer will update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Citroen C4 C4X eVCU update Defect: Affected vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high. Remedy: Update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: citroen C4 C4X eVCU update.
The Fix
The dealer will update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
C4, C4X built between 30 June 2023 and 16 February 2024 may be included. Citroën estimates 35 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 NQ8-241552EE or the DVSA reference R/2025/046. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4XAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/073 | |
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 | |
| C4, DS5Citroen C4 citroen DS5 driver airbag (Takata) | Stop driving | R/2025/300 | |
| C3, C4, C4X, C5 Aircross and 1 moreCitroen fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/283 | |
| Berlingo, C3 Aircross, C3 V4, C4 and 2 moreCitroen DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/247 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2025/020 on 16 Jan 2025, for citroen Relay traffic sign recognition software via OTA update. The one launched after it was R/2025/056 on 13 Feb 2025, for citroen C5 Aircross C5X fuel pipe leakage. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/046, launched 7 February 2025. 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.