Citroen C4 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 66 safety recalls naming the Citroen C4, launched from 2005 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Citroen C4 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 66
- 2005 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 9 March 2026
- R/2026/073
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Citroen C4 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Alternator protection
R/2026/073, launched 9 March 2026. Also covers the C3, C3 Aircross, C4X
Defect: Affected vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.
Remedy: Replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. Check the distance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator and re‑position or replace the pipe if required.
Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
R/2025/346, launched 18 August 2025. Also covers the Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 Picasso, C5 Aircross, Dispatch, Relay, SpaceTourer
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.
Citroen C4 Citroen DS5 Driver Airbag (Takata)
R/2025/300, launched 31 July 2025. Also covers the DS5
Defect: On affected vehicles the Takata airbag inflators may deteriorate over time. This may cause some inflators to rupture with too much force in a crash capable of causing serious injury or death in a worst-case scenario.
Remedy: Replace Driver Airbag module. You are advised not to drive the vehicle.
Citroen Fuel Pipe
R/2025/283, launched 18 July 2025. Also covers the C3, C4X, C5 Aircross, C5X
Defect: On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.
Remedy: Retighten the affected connections.
Citroen DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain.
R/2025/247, launched 3 July 2025. Also covers the Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C5 Aircross, SpaceTourer
Defect: Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
Remedy: Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.
Brake Pressure Modulator Valve.
R/2025/147, launched 14 April 2025, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4X
Defect: On affected vehicles the Electronic Brake System Module is not according to specification which could potentially lead to light internal leakage of brake fluid.
Remedy: Replace the Electronic Brake System Module.
Traction Battery software
R/2025/122, launched 24 March 2025. Also covers the Berlingo, C4X, Dispatch, SpaceTourer
Defect: Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Remedy: Update the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Citroen Autonomous Telematics Box failure after OTA update
R/2025/091, launched 4 March 2025, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Berlingo
Defect: Affected vehicles may have been equipped with an Autonomous Telematic Box (ATB) which does not work.
Remedy: Change the ATB.
Citroen Automomous Telematics Box.
R/2025/070, launched 14 February 2025. Also covers the C5 Aircross
Defect: Affected vehicles may experience an autonomous telematic box that cannot connect to the remote server making it not possible to make calls or use other connected services.
Remedy: Disconnect the 12V battery and reconnect it after 15 seconds then check for a trouble code.
Citroen C4 C4X eVCU update
R/2025/046, launched 7 February 2025. Also covers the C4X
Defect: Affected vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high.
Remedy: Update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software.
Citroen C3 C4 C4X Selective Catalytic Reduction diagnosis issues.
R/2025/012, launched 9 January 2025. Also covers the C3 Aircross, C4X
Defect: On affected vehicles the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software is not according to specification.
Remedy: Upload modified software to the ECU.
Citroen C4 C4X Radio software via OTA update.
R/2024/486, launched 6 December 2024. Also covers the C4X
Defect: On affected vehicles the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) functionality may not meet regulatory requirements and the Active Emergency Brake (AEB) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) can inadvertently be deactivated by a long press of the ADAS button on the radio.
Remedy: On the affected vehicles the radio software will be updated by an Over-The-Air update which will be remotely checked as successfully installed.
Citroen C4 DriverPassenger Airbag (Takata)
R/2024/447, launched 1 November 2024, 36,685 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the chemicals in the Takata airbags may deteriorate over time which may cause the inflator to rupture and lead to serious injury.
Remedy: Owners of affected vehicles should immediately cease using their vehicle when safe to do so until the recall action has been completed. Affected vehicles will have the airbag modules replaced.
Cross carline Engine software
R/2024/136, launched 13 March 2024. Also covers the C3, C3 Aircross, C4 Picasso, C5 Aircross
Defect: On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.
Remedy: Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.
On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
R/2023/141, launched 9 May 2023, 6,867 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Berlingo, C4X, Jumpy Iv, SpaceTourer
Defect: On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
Remedy: Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.
There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
R/2023/010, launched 17 January 2023, 1,254 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Berlingo, C4X Electric, DS3
Defect: There is an error in the software calibration of the traction battery control unit which could result in a loss of propulsion when driving.
Remedy: Update the software of the traction battery control unit.
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.
R/2023/046, launched 13 December 2022, 652 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso, DS3
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
R/2023/036, launched 13 December 2022, 13,740 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso, DS3, DS4
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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 REAR HUB BEARING LOCATING BOLTS MAY BE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED
R/2022/230, launched 25 July 2022, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rear hub bearing locating bolts may be incorrectly tightened.
Remedy: Check the torque of the rear hub bolts and replace the hub(s) and the bolts if necessary
THE HIGH VOLTAGE HARNESS FITTED MIGHT NOT BE TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION
R/2022/202, launched 13 July 2022, 11 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the DS3, Dispatch, SpaceTourer
Defect: The High Voltage Harness might not be to the correct specification.
Remedy: Check the harness conformity and replace it if necessary.
BELOW 3 DEGREES TEMPERATURE THERE IS LOSS OF THE FRONT WINDSCREEN WIPER FUNCTION WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPS AT 0MPH.
R/2021/381, launched 28 October 2021, 748 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: When the outside temperature is below 3°C there is loss of the front windscreen wiper function when the vehicle stops at 0 mph.
Remedy: Downloading a new version of BSI software
THERE MAY BE AN INCORRECT TIGHTENING TORQUE APPLICATION ON THE REAR WHEEL HUB
R/2021/253, launched 5 July 2021, 1 vehicle affected across the models it covers
Defect: There may be an incorrect tightening torque application on the rear wheel hub.
Remedy: Check the rear wheel bearing hub screws and if necessary replace the screws on both sides of the vehicle.
THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE VACUMN PUMP MAY BE AFFECTED DUE TO MATERIAL DETACHING FROM THE TIMING BELT
R/2021/238, launched 23 June 2021, 3,101 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3 Picasso, DS3, DS4
Defect: The operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt.
Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the timing belt and other components of the braking assistance system including the vacuum pump. Additionally alter servicing schedules depending on usage.
THE WHEEL BOLTS MAY HAVE AN INCOMPLETE THREAD
R/2021/141, launched 14 April 2021, 7 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles the wheel bolts may have an incomplete thread.
Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the wheel bolts.
THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY BE AFFECTED BY MATERIAL DETACHING FROM THE TIMING BELT
R/2020/327, launched 20 January 2021, 21,226 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Berlingo, C3, C4 Cactus, C4 Picasso, DS3, DS4
Defect: The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.
Remedy: Update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt.
FRONT AIR BAG IGNITERS MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
R/2019/339, launched 17 September 2020, 1,080 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3, DS3, DS4, DS5
Defect: Front air bag igniters may not deploy correctly.
Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the affected front airbags.
THE UREA INJECTOR MAY BLOCK AND LEAD TO NOx EMISSIONS GOING OUT OF REGULATORY LIMITS
R/2020/244, launched 19 August 2020, 1,689 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C5 Aircross
Defect: The vehicles may be affected by a defect in the urea injector which might block and lead to NOx emissions going out of the regulatory limits.
Remedy: Updating the ECU software to avoid the gradual blocking of the urea injector
DUE TO THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE NOX EMISSIONS MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATORY LIMITS
R/2019/329, launched 26 September 2019, 5,290 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3 Picasso, C4 Picasso, DS3, DS4, DS5
Defect: The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which do not comply with the regulatory limits.
Remedy: Download new engine management software
THE BATTERY CHARGE PROGRAM MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
R/2019/068, launched 27 February 2019, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The battery charge program may not be correct to specification.
Remedy: Updating the Stop Start function management software.
ANCILLARIES BELT TENSIONER MOUNTING MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
R/2018/348, launched 4 December 2018, 9 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C-Crosser
Defect: Ancillaries drive belt tensioner mounting may not be correct to specification.
Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the ancillaries drive belt tensioner.
Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened
R/2018/187, launched 19 July 2018, 37 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the DS5, DS7, Dispatch, Relay, SpaceTourer
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.
Engine could overheat leading to failure
R/2018/178, launched 17 July 2018, 138 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Engine could overheat leading to failure in extreme cases
Remedy: Download new engine management software
ENGINE MAY OVERHEAT
R/2018/049, launched 13 February 2018, 2,098 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4 Picasso, C5, DS5
Defect: The engine electronic cooling management control strategy and the maximum temperature alert threshold could cause the engine to overheat. This could result in a warning light and a message being displayed on the instrument panel.
Remedy: On affected vehicles download a new engine management software in order to modify the cooling management parameters to improve the control of the engine operating temperature.
ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
R/2017/339, launched 15 December 2017, 75 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 Picasso, DS3, DS4, DS5
Defect: An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
Remedy: On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
INGRESS OF WATER AND CORROSION MAY CAUSE THE WIPER MOTOR TO FAIL
R/2017/290, launched 26 October 2017, 11 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A nonconformity of the windscreen wiper motor breather system could in some cases result in the entry of water and complete jamming of the motor due to internal corrosion.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the wiper motor.
CORROSION WITHIN THE TAILGATE STRUT ASSEMBLY COULD CAUSE THE STRUT TO FAIL
R/2017/289, launched 26 October 2017, 11 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Non-conformity of a tailgate strut internal component may allow corrosion to develop. This may cause the strut to fail and the tailgate may not be held open.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the struts.
STARTER SUPPLY WIRE MAY CHAFE
R/2017/208, launched 6 July 2017, 2,014 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C5, DS4, DS5
Defect: The positioning of the starter motor supply terminal may not conform to specification. Contact with a neighbouring component could cause a short circuit.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check the position of the terminal and where necessary reposition. Replace damaged components if necessary.
BONNET MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
R/2016/241, launched 1 December 2016, 41,893 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the DS4
Defect: It has been identified that the bonnet striker support may corrode. If this corrosion is not treated there is a possibility the bonnet striker support may fail which will allow the bonnet to open whilst the vehicle is in motion. Early warning signs or symptoms of corrosion can be seen by the driver around the bonnet striker support and on the leading edge of the bonnet also the bonnet may not lock correctly.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to inspect the area around the bonnet striker support and take preventive action to protect the area from corrosion which may include the replacement of the bonnet if required.
LOSS OF CONTROL
R/2016/229, launched 17 October 2016, 787 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C-Elysee, C3, DS3
Defect: In the event of emergency braking or during an ESP regulation phase (e.g. avoiding manoeuvre) the hydraulic block may not prevent the locking of a wheel which could affect control of the vehicle.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the braking system hydraulic block
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2016/159, launched 14 July 2016, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the DS4
Defect: The fuel injectors supply rail could develop a leak over a period of time leading to a drop in fuel pressure in the injector supply rail which can affect the operation of the stop start system. In some extreme cases the engine might not restart and a spray of petrol under the bonnet may occur which is a fire risk.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fuel injector supply rail. Where necessary replace the fuel injector supply rail.
OIL LEAK MAY DAMAGE ENGINE
R/2016/042, launched 10 March 2016, 17 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3, C3 Picasso, C4 Picasso, DS3, DS4
Defect: An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.
SEATBELT MAY FAIL
R/2016/030, launched 29 February 2016, 30 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the DS4
Defect: The tightening torque for the front and rear right hand seat belt lower mountings may not be correct to specification. This could lead to the mountings detaching and in a collision additional injury to the driver.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and rectify the tightening torques for the front and rear right hand seat belt lower mountings.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2015/243, launched 8 December 2015, 9,483 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4 Picasso, C5, C8, DS4, DS5, Dispatch
Defect: The fuel filter's integrated heater may be defective and could cause the cover to distort. This could cause air ingress and fuel egress. Either could cause poor starting and a warning light should illuminate
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace fuel heater cover. Check and if necessary replace connector.
FUEL MAY LEAK AND CREATE FIRE RISK
R/2014/025, launched 26 February 2014, 279 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Berlingo, C3, C3 Picasso, C4 Picasso, DS3
Defect: It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.
Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.
SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER
R/2014/021, launched 6 February 2014, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been establish that a build up of deposits within the engine can result in engine running and starting issues. In extreme circumstances it can cause a sudden engine stall without any warning.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicle and install a new software package in the engine management system.
REAR BRAKE CALLIPER MOUNTING BOLTS MAY BE TORQUED INCORRECTLY
R/2013/014, launched 6 February 2013, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rear brake caliper mounting bolts may not be to the required torque. Therefore the bolts may slacken and cause noise.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles are likely to be affected to replace the rear caliper mounting bolts and ensure they are correctly torqued.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE LOST
R/2012/134, launched 7 November 2012, 8 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the DS4
Defect: The torque settings of the fixings of the front suspension fuel tank fuel cooler and the rear wheels have been set incorrectly. Consequences of the incorrect torque settings include abnormal noise and poor operation of the vehicle.
Remedy: Retighten to the correct torque value the front suspension fixings fuel tank fixings fuel cooler fixing and rear wheel bolts.
SUSPENSION BOLT TORQUE MAY BE INCORRECT
R/2012/061, launched 1 May 2012, 6 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the DS4
Defect: The front suspension lower arms may not be fully secure as the mounting bolts may not have been tightened correctly. The driver will initially be alerted to there being a concern because of the abnormal noise that will develop. If the noise is ignored over a long period it is possible the suspension lower arms may detach.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the suspension bolts and tighten them to the correct torque.
VEHICLE MAY CUT OUT
R/2012/048, launched 23 April 2012, 78 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the DS4
Defect: The supply terminal to the engine relay unit may have been over tightened and over time this could damage the component and cause the engine to cut out. In addition this could cause the diagnostic warning lamp to illuminate in error and it may make it more difficult to start the engine.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the engine relay unit.
SEAT BELT FIXING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN
R/2012/026, launched 8 March 2012, 88 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Berlingo, C4 Picasso, DS4
Defect: The fixing bolts of the front LH and RH seat belt return rail may loosen and in cases of extreme force break.
Remedy: The bolts on the left and right- hand sides will be replaced.
BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY DECREASE
R/2012/011, launched 30 January 2012, 15 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the DS4
Defect: The stroke of the brake pedal which could affect the slowing down of the vehicle may be in excess of manufacturer's recommendations due to the brake bleeding operation not being fully performed.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to ensure the brakes have been fully bled and that brake travel is within manufacturer's recommendation.
PEDAL BRACKET MAY FAIL
R/2011/161, launched 8 December 2011, 2 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The nuts that secure the pedal mounting assembly may be the wrong specification. This could allow the nuts to work loose. If this happens control of the vehicle could be effected.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the nuts.
TAILGATE MAY OPERATE INCORRECTLY
R/2011/039, launched 5 April 2011, 10,844 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The wiring loom to the tailgate may have been routed incorrectly. This could cause damage to the wiring and amongst other things the boot to open inadvertently.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the tailgate wiring harness.
LOSS OF POWER
R/2011/029, launched 25 March 2011, 5 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Gear selection may be affected by inaccurate software being installed.
Remedy: The recalled vehicles will be subject to a software upgrade.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2011/018, launched 22 February 2011, 33 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4 Picasso, C8, Dispatch
Defect: It is possible that the fuel return pipe may chaff on the diesel fuel filter support in the engine compartment. This can if not identified result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles for the addition of a protective sleeve to the return pipe.
BRAKING ASSISTANCE MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
R/2010/223, launched 17 December 2010, 20,089 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C5, Dispatch
Defect: In very rare circumstances the vacuum pump one way valve may not function correctly which could affect the level of braking assistance.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the brake vacuum pump one way valve.
BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED
R/2009/100, launched 19 October 2009, 56 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: An internal component of the Brake Master Cylinder may not be in conformity and as such braking performance/efficiency may be affected
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace Master Cylinder
WIPERS / LIGHTS/ BATTERY CHARGING MAY BE AFFECTED.
R/2008/199, launched 24 December 2008, 6,031 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Berlingo, C2, C3, C4 Picasso, C5, C6
Defect: An incorrect engine relay unit may have been fitted. This ECU could deteriorate and cause operating faults and perhaps failure of certain equipment
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles check Engine Relay Unit and replace if not correct specification.
THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD BECOME STIFF THEREBY REDUCING BRAKING ASSISTANCE
R/2008/051, launched 6 May 2008, 2,557 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C5
Defect: The brake pedal might feel stiff and the braking distances extended as a result of a defect in the vacuum pump.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the valve in the vacuum pump.
POSSIBILITY OF REDUCED BRAKING PERFORMANCE
R/2008/017, launched 5 February 2008, 520 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C5
Defect: It has been identified that vehicles fitted with 2I HDI engines may have been fitted a vacuum pump which may not be to specification. This could lead to a decrease in braking assistance.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the vacuum pump replaced.
POTENTIAL LOSS OF ABS AND ESP FUNCTIONS
R/2007/191, launched 17 January 2008, 28,049 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that the operation of the ABS/ESP braking unit may be affected by the ingress of water.
Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles to reinforce the resistance of the ABS/ESP unit to water.
FRONT AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT
R/2006/081, launched 3 May 2006, 25,083 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It has been identified that the front air bag ECU may not take full account of frontal impacts that are below the legal threshold for triggering deployment.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the air bag ECU re-programmed.
BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK
R/2006/037, launched 25 February 2006, 6,906 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: There is a possibility that a seepage of brake fluid may occur at the union between the rear flexi hose and the metal brake pipes. This would eventually lead to the illumination of the low fluid warning lamp which if left would result in longer brake pedal travel and reduced effectiveness of the brakes.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that likely to be affected and check for seepage of brake fluid. If the brake fluid seepage is apparent the flexible brake hose and the associated metal brake pipes will be replaced.
POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY
R/2005/185, launched 15 December 2005, 6,772 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C2, C3, Pluriel
Defect: This concern relates to right hand drive vehicles only. There may cases of the brake linkage lever being defectively assembled which may result in a loss of braking efficiency.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected check and where necessary reposition the brake pedal relay linkage lever.
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR/RISK OF FIRE
R/2005/176, launched 25 November 2005, 12,220 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Repeated ingress of saline water into the connections to the Electronic Control Unit for the Anti- Lock Braking system may eventually result in a short circuit that could cause a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the ABS block and strengthen the sealing of the electrical connections.
DIESEL FUEL RETURN PIPE MAY LEAK
R/2005/057, launched 25 April 2005, 1,286 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C5, Picasso
Defect: The diesel fuel return pipe of the injection system for 1.6 HDI ( DV6) engines carries the risk that over time seeping of fuel may occur due to nonconformity in manufacture.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the return pipe replaced with a quality assured item.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Citroen C4, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Citroen dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.