Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Citroën Relay since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.
Not every Citroën Relay is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with
particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use
GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask
the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.
100% of the Citroën Relays on the DVLA record are vans, and DVSA’s recalls cover every
body type, so some of these recalls may apply only to vans.
Citroën Relay recalls by year
Recalls launched each year, 2001 to 2026
2025 had the most, with 5. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.
Launched 3 July 2026DVSA recall R/2026/287Manufacturer ref. G2T – 261205EE
Defect
On affected vehicles the Body Control Module is not correctly configured to detect a failure in the indicator lamps. As a result if a turn indicator bulb fails it's not detected and the indicator warning does not activate.
Remedy
Update the vehicle configuration and the Secure Gateway Electronic Control Unit.
Vehicles affected
2,193 Relay vehicles
Built
2 Feb 2024 to 13 Nov 2025
Relay Smart Tachograph.
Launched 29 May 2026DVSA recall R/2026/249Manufacturer ref. GW5-261066EE
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.
Vehicles affected
18 Relay vehicles
Built
27 Sept 2024 to 4 Dec 2025
Citroen Relay Fuel Pipe Leak
Launched 30 January 2026DVSA recall R/2026/051Manufacturer ref. GN3 -251663SA
Defect
Affected vehicles may have been fitted with fuel return pipes not according to specification which can lead to a fuel leak.
Remedy
Check the fuel return pipes and replace if necessary.
Vehicles affected
557 Relay vehicles
Built
7 Jan 2025 to 22 Jul 2025
2025 5 recalls
Citroen Relay Wrong Proxy Configuration.
Launched 16 September 2025DVSA recall R/2025/397Manufacturer ref. NW8-251274EE
Defect
Affected vehicles may have an incorrect speed limitation value displayed on the instrument cluster due to a wrong configuration.
Remedy
Update the configuration in the body control module.
Vehicles affected
13 Relay vehicles
Built
3 Dec 2024 to 11 Feb 2025
Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
Launched 18 August 2025DVSA recall R/2025/346Manufacturer ref. GK2 -222006EE
Defect
Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Remedy
Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.
Launched 18 August 2025DVSA recall R/2025/340Manufacturer ref. NW7-251210EE
Defect
On affected vehicles the Automatic Emergency Brake (AEB) function may remain deactivated in a specific use case.
Remedy
Update the Front Camera software to ensure correct activation / deactivation of the AEB system.
Vehicles affected
797 Relay vehicles
Built
17 Sept 2024 to 11 Mar 2025
Instrument Panel Cluster Software
Launched 13 May 2025DVSA recall R/2025/183Manufacturer ref. NW5-251070EE
Defect
On affected vehicles a low AdBlue level message may not be displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster. This could lead to the possibility of not being able to start the vehicle due to an empty AdBlue tank.
Remedy
Update the Instrument Panel Cluster software.
Vehicles affected
11 Relay vehicles
Built
28 Jun 2021 to 21 Mar 2024
Citroen Relay Traffic Sign Recognition software via OTA update.
Launched 16 January 2025DVSA recall R/2025/020Manufacturer ref. NB7-241535EE
Defect
On affected vehicles the traffic sign recognition function does not meet regulatory requirements. After de-activation it will remain de-activated even after vehicle restart.
Remedy
Update the radio software via over-the-Air.
Vehicles affected
8 Relay vehicles
Built
13 Dec 2023 to 25 May 2024
2024 2 recalls
Citroen Relay (X250) Rear view camera.
Launched 4 October 2024DVSA recall R/2024/384Manufacturer ref. NG8-241789EE
Defect
On affected vehicles an incorrect radio may be fitted that does not provide rear view camera functionality to comply with regulatory requirements.
Remedy
On the affected vehicles the radio will be replaced
Vehicles affected
7 Relay vehicles
Built
4 Apr 2024 to 17 Jul 2024
Citroen Relay (X250) Wrong weight values on manufacturer plate
Launched 25 September 2024DVSA recall R/2024/373Manufacturer ref. NH5-241844EE
Defect
Affected vehicles may have been fitted with a metal Manufacturer plate located in the engine compartment that shows the wrong weight values. This can lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.
Remedy
Check and replace the metal Manufacturer plate.
Vehicles affected
11 Relay vehicles
Built
26 Mar 2024 to 18 Jul 2024
2023 1 recall
On affected vehicles the hydraulic power steering hose is not according to specification which could lead to deterioration in power steering assistance or sudden loss of steering assistance.
Launched 10 October 2023DVSA recall R/2023/305Manufacturer ref. JZP/230958EE
Defect
On affected vehicles the hydraulic power steering hose is not according to specification which could lead to deterioration in power steering assistance or sudden loss of steering assistance.
Remedy
Check and replace power steering hose if necessary.
Vehicles affected
2,219 Relay vehicles
Built
20 Mar 2023 to 1 Sept 2023
DVSA lists it as
“RELAY III”
2022 1 recall
Some vehicles have been produced without the required earthing connection on the protective cover of the high voltage connection box
Launched 13 July 2022DVSA recall R/2022/207Manufacturer ref. JDG
Defect
Some vehicles have been produced without the required earthing connection on the protective cover of the high voltage connection box.
Remedy
Check the affected vehicles and add the missing earthing connection wire between the box and the body if necessary.
Vehicles affected
12 Relay vehicles
Built
8 Sept 2020 to 19 Oct 2021
2021 2 recalls
The seat fastening to the anchor plate is not correct to specification.
Launched 26 October 2021DVSA recall R/2021/355Manufacturer ref. HTV
Defect
The seat fastening to the anchor plate is not correct to specification.
Remedy
Replace the swivel plates onto which the front seats are anchored.
Vehicles affected
11 Relay vehicles
Built
10 Feb 2021 to 19 Apr 2021
Affected vehicles are not fully compliant to European regulation (165/2014+ EU799/2016) covering the smart tachograph requirements
Launched 22 January 2021DVSA recall R/2021/012Manufacturer ref. HFW
Defect
Affected vehicles are not fully compliant to European regulation (165/2014 + EU 799/2016) covering the Smart Tachograph requirements.
Remedy
Replacing the tachograph gearbox and on certain vehicles the windscreen depending on the specification of the vehicle.
Vehicles affected
1 Relay vehicle
Built
3 Jan 2019 to 14 Nov 2019
2020 1 recall
The front hub assembly fixing on to the front suspension damper may not be correct to specification
Launched 28 October 2020DVSA recall R/2020/312Manufacturer ref. HDW
Defect
The front hub assembly fixing on to the front suspension damper may not be correct to specification.
Remedy
Check the front hub assembly and replace if required.
Vehicles affected
1,955 Relay vehicles
Built
2 May 2019 to 12 Jul 2019
2019 1 recall
The brake pipe fixings may not conform to specification
Launched 8 November 2019DVSA recall R/2019/381Manufacturer ref. GYL
Defect
The brake pipe fixings may not conform to specification
Remedy
Checking and repairing these fixings and replacing any damaged pipes as necessary
Launched 19 July 2018DVSA recall R/2018/187Manufacturer ref. GLN
Defect
On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
Remedy
The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque.
Launched 13 January 2016DVSA recall R/2016/003Manufacturer ref. NPM
Defect
The electrical switch of the steering lock may not conform to specification. This could cause the intermittent unwanted switching off of information displays on the instrument panel.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the ignition switch.
Vehicles affected
5,641 Relay vehicles
Built
30 Sept 2014 to 16 Jun 2015
2015 1 recall
Engine may stall
Launched 9 March 2015DVSA recall R/2015/055Manufacturer ref. NHF
Defect
An internal component of the injector may not be to specification which could reduce the fuel pressure in the injection system. The concern can prevent the engine starting and/or cause the engine to stall.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the identification number of the engine injectors. Where necessary replace the injectors.
Vehicles affected
1,145 Relay vehicles
Built
11 Sept 2014 to 13 Nov 2014
2012 1 recall
Handbrake efficiency may not be to specification
Launched 30 August 2012DVSA recall R/2012/089Manufacturer ref. MRU
Defect
The fixture of the handbrake cable stop support may not have been produced to the correct specification. If not rectified this could cause a reduction in hand brake efficiency.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and install strengthening for the handbrake cable stop support under the vehicle.
Vehicles affected
7 Relay vehicles
Built
30 May 2012 to 31 May 2012
2011 1 recall
Spare wheel may detach
Launched 21 July 2011DVSA recall R/2011/093Manufacturer ref. MLX
Defect
The spare wheel winch may fail and not secure the spare wheel to the vehicle so allowing it to detach from the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and replace the spare wheel winch.
Vehicles affected
13,095 Relay vehicles
Built
18 Jul 2006 to 21 Apr 2010
2008 4 recalls
Vacuum braking assistance may reduce.
Launched 16 July 2008DVSA recall R/2008/111Manufacturer ref. ygj
Defect
It has been identified that the check valve within the brake assistance vacuum pump may suffer from a non-conformity which in time may reduce the braking assistance.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles as a preventative measure will have the subject valve replaced. At the same time certain vehicles will also have the air dosing unit replaced.
Indicator side repeaters may not operate correctly
Launched 10 June 2008DVSA recall R/2008/086Manufacturer ref. YHJ
Defect
It has been identified that; with the engine switched off the side indicator repeaters do not operate when the parking lights are on.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the relevant operating software upgraded.
Vehicles affected
67 Relay vehicles
Built
27 Nov 2007 to 30 Nov 2007
Steering may become stiff
Launched 20 March 2008DVSA recall R/2008/037
Defect
It has been identified that a problem may arise with the steering mechanism which can result in hardness whilst manoeuvring.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the steering mechanism checked and lubricated. The mechanism will be replaced if found to be damaged. At the same time certain vehicles will have key components reinforced against the ingress of water. Thus preventing operating faults in the long term.
Vehicles affected
2,779 Relay vehicles
Built
18 Jul 2006 to 8 Mar 2007
Brakes may fail
Launched 18 February 2008DVSA recall R/2008/025Manufacturer ref. YGS
Defect
Braking maybe impaired due to some brake pipes not being manufactured to conformity.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the serial numbers of the brake pipes and to replace the brake pipes where necessary.
Vehicles affected
456 Relay vehicles
Built
16 Oct 2007 to 15 Nov 2007
2006 1 recall
Braking may be affected
Launched 26 April 2006DVSA recall R/2006/072Manufacturer ref. XVZ
Defect
Braking assistance could be adversely by freezing of moisture that may accumulate in the vacuum circuit.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that may be affected and fit a separate air vent complete with filter to each electro valve fitted to the vacuum circuit.
Vehicles affected
18,387 Relay vehicles
Built
26 Mar 2002 to 27 Jul 2005
2004 2 recalls
The brake hose may chafe and leak
Launched 21 September 2004DVSA recall R/2004/169Manufacturer ref. XTA
Defect
The brake hoses may chafe on the wheel aches and in extreme cases cause a brake fluid leak. The driver will be informed of the defect by the illumination of a warning lamp on the dashboard. If ignored then this will result in longer than expected stopping distances.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and visually inspect the front brake hoses reinforcement and protection. The brake hoses if worn will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
9,945 Relay vehicles
Built
3 Sept 2002 to 12 Sept 2003
Accelerator pedal may stick open.
Launched 19 April 2004DVSA recall R/2003/191Manufacturer ref. XRJ
Defect
The accelerator pedal can become jammed in the fully open position.
Remedy
Replace the accelerator pedal stop with a modified version.
Vehicles affected
10,473 Relay vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2002 to 1 Feb 2004
2003 2 recalls
Handbrake efficiency
Launched 26 November 2003DVSA recall R/2003/174Manufacturer ref. XQT
Defect
The handbrake adjustment system may be unreliable which will reduce its efficiency under certain conditions.
Remedy
Check adjust and/or replace the brake shoe mechanisms.
Vehicles affected
4,448 Relay vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2002 to 30 Sept 2003
Possible fire risk in heater blower wiring harness
Launched 26 July 2003DVSA recall R/2003/114Manufacturer ref. XPH
Defect
Inadequate protection of the heater blower wiring harness may result in chafing damage leading to a short circuit and risk of fire.
Remedy
Check for correct routing of the blower wiring harness and fit a protective sleeve.
Vehicles affected
3,083 Relay vehicles
Built
30 Jan 2002 to 31 May 2002
2002 2 recalls
Rear suspension cross member may have been cut
Launched 4 December 2002DVSA recall R/2002/163Manufacturer ref. XMF
Defect
The rear suspension cross member may have been cut in production. This could eventually result in failure of the cross member and cause loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Replace any rear suspension cross member found to be cut.
Vehicles affected
42 Relay vehicles
Built
1 Sept 2002 to 30 Sept 2002
Parking brake cable may break
Launched 17 April 2002DVSA recall R/2002/040Manufacturer ref. XJQ
Defect
There is a possibility that the parking brake cable may not be to the correct specification and could break at the rear section resulting in loss of parking brake.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace parking brake cable.
Vehicles affected
171 Relay vehicles
Built
1 Nov 2001 to 31 Dec 2001
2001 1 recall
Fuel tank mountings
Launched 12 February 2001DVSA recall R/2000/141Manufacturer ref. XDL
Defect
Fuel tank rear mountings may not adequately secure the tank with a risk of possible disengagement.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and fit additional bolts or reinforcement plates to rear tank mountings depending on original build configuration.
Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Citroën Relay. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
