Recalls: Citroen C4 Picasso
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Citroen C4 Picasso
2007 Citroen C4 Picasso: front seatbelts and restraints
In August 2007, a recall was issued for Citroen C4 Picasso vehicles with power adjustable front seats due to a malfunction which could affect the functioning of the front seatbelts and the means of restraint (PRA 2007/9475).
Citroen C4 Picasso with panoramic roof: incorrect bonding
In August 2008, a recall was issued for Citroen C4 Picasso vehicles with a panoramic glass roof; in these vehicles, the junction plate between the windscreen and the glass roof may have been incorrectly bonded (PRA 2008/10209).
Citroen C4 Picasso: park brake may not restrain vehicle
In November 2008, a recall was issued for Citroen C4 Picasso vehicles due to insufficient holding of the vehicle when the park brake was applied (PRA 2008/10420).
Citroen C4 Picasso: non-conforming engine relay unit
In January 2009, a recall was issued for Citroen C4 Picasso vehicles due to the fitment of a non-conforming engine relay unit (PRA 2009/10557).
Citroen C4 Picasso: electric parking brake fault
In April 2011, a recall was issued for Citroen C4 Picasso vehicles due to a defect with one of the electric parking brake cables which could lead to insufficient application (i.e. only one wheel locked), accompanied by the lighting of the parking brake warning lamp on the instrument panel and the ‘parking brake fault’ message appearing on the multifunction screen. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please seePRA 2011/12533.
Citroen C4 Picasso: power braking assistance may be lost
In January 2011, a recall was issued for Citroen C4 Picasso vehicles due to rare cases in which the braking assistance circuit vacuum pump valve may have problems operating. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2011/12304.
Citroen C4 Picasso 2.0 HDi: potential electrical fault and fire hazard
In October 2012, a recall was issued for Citroen C4 Picasso vehicles fitted with 2.0-litre turbo-diesel DW10B engines. In these vehicles, there may be some long-term wear due to rubbing of the starter motor harness – this could lead to an electrical fault and potential fire hazard. For the list of affected vehicles by VIN, see PRA 2012/13308.
Problems and faults: Citroen C4 Picasso
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Citroen C4 Picasso
- For models with the 2.0-litre petrol engine, the water pumps were susceptible to failure, dislodging the timing belt and causing causing serious engine damage.
- The fusebox should be checked for moisture and internal corrosion to prevent electrical problems.
