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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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All Citroen C4 Cactus recalls, newest first

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

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.