Citroen C4 Cactus recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 11 safety recalls naming the Citroen C4 Cactus, launched from 2016 to 2022. 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 Cactus recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 11
- 2016 to 2022
- Latest recall
- 13 December 2022
- R/2023/046
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Citroen C4 Cactus 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.
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, 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, 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 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, 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.
THE FITTING OF THE REAR LEFT BRAKE PIPE MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
R/2019/384, launched 13 November 2019, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The fitting of the rear left brake pipe may not be correct to specification
Remedy: Check the correct fitting of the left hand brake pipe adjust or replace the pipe as necessary
A PLASTIC COMPONENT INSIDE THE EXHAUST LINE COULD DAMAGE THE DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER
R/2019/137, launched 26 April 2019, 148 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Berlingo, DS7
Defect: A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain circumstances damage the diesel particle filter.
Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the particle filter.
BONNET STRIKER MAY BE INSECURE
R/2017/271, launched 5 October 2017, 16,984 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
BUMPER TRIM BONDING MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
R/2017/176, launched 5 June 2017, 331 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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
Remedy: Check the bonding of the front bumper lower trim and rectify or replace it if necessary
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2017/168, launched 25 May 2017, 8 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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
Remedy: On affected vehicles reposition the fuel pipe protective sleeve or replace the pipe if wear is noted.
STARTER MOTOR MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
R/2017/139, launched 24 April 2017, 3,607 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C-Elysee, C3, C4 Picasso, Dispatch, SpaceTourer
Defect: 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.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.
GEARBOX ACTUATOR AY NOT BE TO SPECTIFICATION
R/2017/126, launched 7 April 2017, 16 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Berlingo, DS3, DS5
Defect: A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator
BONNET MAY OPEN UNINTENTIONALLY
R/2016/277, launched 7 December 2016, 11,236 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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 Cactus, 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.