Citroen C4 Cactus recalls
DVSA has published 11 safety recalls that name the Citroen C4 Cactus since 2016, 3 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 67,951 UK vehicles of this model.
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BERLINGO V3, C3 AIRCROSS V2, C3 V4, C4 CACTUS, C4 PICASSO, C4 V2, DS3, DS4 · 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.
13 Dec 2022 · R/2023/036
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.
Fix: 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).
13,740 vehicles · built 3 Apr 2017 to 7 Nov 2019
BERLINGO V3, C3 AIRCROSS V2, C3 V4, C4 CACTUS, C4 PICASSO, C4 V2, DS3 · 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.
13 Dec 2022 · R/2023/046
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.
Fix: 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 timing belt will be checked and if needed replaced with other components of the braking assistance system and the vacuum pump.
652 vehicles · built 3 Mar 2017 to 31 Mar 2017
BERLINGO V3, C3 V3, C3 V4, C4 CACTUS, C4 PICASSO, C4 V2, DS3, DS4 · the brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt
20 Jan 2021 · R/2020/327
The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.
Fix: Update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt.
21,226 vehicles · built 20 Mar 2013 to 1 Apr 2017
C4 CACTUS · the fitting of the rear left brake pipe may not be correct to specification
13 Nov 2019 · R/2019/384
The fitting of the rear left brake pipe may not be correct to specification
Fix: Check the correct fitting of the left hand brake pipe adjust or replace the pipe as necessary
3 vehicles · built 22 Jul 2019 to 4 Sep 2019
BERLINGO, C4 CACTUS, DS7 · a plastic component inside the exhaust line could damage the diesel particle filter
26 Apr 2019 · R/2019/137
A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain circumstances damage the diesel particle filter.
Fix: Check and if necessary replace the particle filter.
148 vehicles · built 5 Jan 2018 to 3 May 2018
C4 CACTUS · bonnet striker may be insecure
5 Oct 2017 · R/2017/271
The striker wire on the bonnet lining may not have sufficient support to prove it with the security for its intended purpose. This can lead to incorrect locking of the bonnet over time and could result in an unintentional release of the bonnet.
Fix: On affected vehicles inspect and if requiredfit an additional strengthener to retain the striker cable on the inner panel of the bonnet. In some cases it may be necessary to replace the bonnet.
16,984 vehicles · built 9 Sep 2015 to 16 May 2017
C4 CACTUS · bumper trim bonding may not be to specification
5 Jun 2017 · R/2017/176
On the affected vehicles the bonding of the front bumper trim may not conform to specification. Over time the bonding may allow the trim to detach
Fix: Check the bonding of the front bumper lower trim and rectify or replace it if necessary
331 vehicles · built 20 Jan 2016 to 24 Nov 2016
C4 CACTUS · fuel may leak
25 May 2017 · R/2017/168
Due to a non conformity in production an engine fuel pie protective sleeve could cause wear due to contact with surrounding components.This may cause a fuel leak
Fix: On affected vehicles reposition the fuel pipe protective sleeve or replace the pipe if wear is noted.
8 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2016 to 1 Feb 2017
C-ELYSEE, C3, C4 CACTUS, C4 PICASSO, DISPATCH IV, SPACETOURER · starter motor may not operate correctly
24 Apr 2017 · R/2017/139
A possible nonconformity of an internal component of the starter motor relay could affect the control of the starter motor. This could adversely affect the starting operation and damage the starter motor due to overheating and in extreme cases there is a risk of fire.
Fix: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.
3,607 vehicles · built 15 Jun 2016 to 11 Oct 2016
BERLINGO, C4 CACTUS, DS3, DS5 · gearbox actuator ay not be to spectification
7 Apr 2017 · R/2017/126
A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator
16 vehicles · built 25 Apr 2016 to 29 Aug 2016
C4 CACTUS · bonnet may open unintentionally
7 Dec 2016 · R/2016/277
It has been identified that the striker wire on the bonnet lining may not have sufficient support to prove it with the security for its intended purpose. This can lead to incorrect locking of the bonnet over time and could result in an unintentional release of the bonnet. The driver will received early warning signs or symptoms by the incorrect locking of the bonnet.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and if required an additional strengthener to retain the striker cable on the inner panel of the bonnet. In some cases there maybe a requirement to replace the bonnet.
11,236 vehicles · built 26 May 2014 to 8 Sep 2015
Other Citroen models
- C3 69
- C4 53
- Spacetourer 49
- Berlingo 45
- Dispatch 34
- C4 Picasso 34
- DS3 33
- Relay 31
- Dispatch IV 24
- C5 24
- C8 20
- DS4 19
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.