Citroën C4 Recalls In The UK: Every Safety Recall By Year And Build Date, And What To Do

The Citroën C4 has 53 UK safety recalls in DVSA records, 17 of them since 2020. The most common faults involve brakes and fire risk. Enter your registration to see which apply to your car; you won't usually pay for a recall repair.¹

If you own an older Citroën C4, check it for the Takata airbag recalls today. R/2024/447 replaces the driver's and passenger airbags on the C4, covering 36,685 vehicle-records, and in July 2025 R/2025/300 told some C4 and DS5 owners not to drive until the driver's airbag was replaced. See do not drive recalls. The C4 has one of the longest recall histories of any Citroën, with older recalls for a bonnet that could open unexpectedly on the C4 and DS4 (R/2016/241) and a loss of ABS and stability control (R/2007/191). Newer C4s and C4 X models built from 2020 share the DV5R diesel camshaft chain recall (R/2025/247), the 2025 Stellantis fuel pipe recall and the 2026 mild hybrid recall for the starter-generator cover (R/2026/073). Brakes are the most common type of C4 recall overall. A Citroën dealer can confirm by VIN which apply to your car.

C4 Recalls By Year And Build Date

Each recall covers C4s built between certain dates. Find your car's build date on the V5C or ask a Citroën dealer, then match it below.

Build dates come from DVSA's Build Start and Build End fields. A car built inside the range may be included, and Citroën confirms by VIN. See where to find your VIN.

The C4 Recalls That Matter Most

Citroen DV5R engines camshaft chain (R/2025/247) is the largest C4 recall, covering about 47,693 vehicle-records. One C4 recall told owners not to drive until the repair was done.

What You Might Notice

Many recall faults give no warning at all, so a registration check is the only reliable way to know.² See car recall symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Know If My C4 Has Been Fixed?

Ask a Citroën dealer or Citroën's helpline for the recall history on your VIN. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.

Is The C4 Reliable?

Recalls show faults the maker has agreed to fix, not how often cars break down. Compare models on our compare page.

I'm Buying A Used C4. What Should I Check?

Run the registration, ask for proof of completed recalls and confirm by VIN. See buying a used car with an outstanding recall.

Other Citroën Models

We also explain recalls for the Citroën Berlingo and C5 Aircross. Every other Citroën model is covered on the Citroën recalls page, and the list of makes covers every other brand.

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Data: DVSA vehicle recall data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 15 October 2026.