Citroën C4 Picasso Recall R/2016/052: Door May Open Unexpectedly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 31 Mar 2016
- Launched
- 1,292
- vehicles in the UK
- NRH
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4 Picasso vehicles built between 19 August 2015 and 21 November 2015. A manufacturing defect in one of the components of the door locks could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A manufacturing defect in one of the components of the door locks could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors. In rare cases the door could unlock and open unexpectedly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DOOR MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY Defect: A manufacturing defect in one of the components of the door locks could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors. In rare cases the door could unlock and open unexpectedly. Remedy: On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause jamming of the internal mechanism and prevent the closing of one or more of the vehicle's doors.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check and where necessary replace door locks.
Are You Affected?
C4 Picasso built between 19 August 2015 and 21 November 2015 may be included. Citroën estimates 1,292 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Citroën, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Citroën.
- Book with any franchised Citroën dealer, quoting the campaign code NRH or the DVSA reference R/2016/052. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 | |
| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4 Picasso and 1 moreCross carline Engine software | Low | R/2024/136 | |
| Berlingo V3, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 3 moreOn 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 | Urgent | R/2023/046 | |
| Berlingo V3, C3 Aircross V2, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 4 moreOn 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 | Urgent | R/2023/036 | |
| Berlingo V3, C3 V3, C3 V4, C4 Cactus and 4 moreThe brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt | Urgent | R/2020/327 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2016/042 on 10 Mar 2016, for oil leak may damage engine. The one launched after it was R/2016/054 on 31 Mar 2016, for door may open unexpectedly. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/052, launched 31 March 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.