Citroën Relay Recall R/2026/249: Relay Smart Tachograph, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 29 May 2026
- Launched
- 18
- vehicles in the UK
- GW5-261066EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Relay vehicles built between 27 September 2024 and 4 December 2025. Some vehicles have a smart tachograph fitted that may not comply with regulatory requirements. The dealer will replace the Tachograph Sensor Antenna(s) and adding Wiring Harnesses if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles have a smart tachograph fitted that may not comply with regulatory requirements.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Relay Smart Tachograph. Defect: Affected vehicles have a smart tachograph fitted that may not comply with regulatory requirements. Remedy: Replace the Tachograph Sensor Antenna(s) and adding Wiring Harnesses if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: relay smart tachograph.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the Tachograph Sensor Antenna(s) and adding Wiring Harnesses if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Relay built between 27 September 2024 and 4 December 2025 may be included. Citroën estimates 18 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 GW5-261066EE or the DVSA reference R/2026/249. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RelayTurn signal detection | Low | R/2026/287 | |
| RelayCitroen Relay fuel pipe leak | Urgent | R/2026/051 | |
| RelayCitroen Relay wrong proxy configuration | Low | R/2025/397 | |
| RelayFront camera software | Urgent | R/2025/340 | |
| RelayInstrument panel cluster software | Low | R/2025/183 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2026/184 on 27 Apr 2026, for bCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable. The one launched after it was R/2026/229 on 3 Jun 2026, for vSM software Interior door handles. You can also see every Citroën recall and all recalls launched in 2026.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/249, launched 29 May 2026. 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.