Citroën Berlingo Recall R/2016/232: Bonnet May Open Without Warning, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 6 Oct 2016
- Launched
- 767
- vehicles in the UK
- NUY
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled Berlingo vehicles built between 28 April 2016 and 23 August 2016. The bonnet may not close correctly over time because a possible non-conformity with the fixing of the bonnet catch. The dealer will replace where necessary the front bumper support. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bonnet may not close correctly over time because a possible non-conformity with the fixing of the bonnet catch. The driver may notice in certain cases difficulty in opening or closing the bonnet easily or vibrations or slight movement of the bonnet when driving. The risk is incorrect closing of the bonnet which could lead without any warning to unwanted opening when driving.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BONNET MAY OPEN WITHOUT WARNING Defect: The bonnet may not close correctly over time because a possible non-conformity with the fixing of the bonnet catch. The driver may notice in certain cases difficulty in opening or closing the bonnet easily or vibrations or slight movement of the bonnet when driving. The risk is incorrect closing of the bonnet which could lead without any warning to unwanted opening when driving. Remedy: Recall the the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the front bumper support. Where necessary the front bumper support will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bonnet may open without warning.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where necessary the front bumper support.
Are You Affected?
Berlingo built between 28 April 2016 and 23 August 2016 may be included. Citroën estimates 767 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 NUY or the DVSA reference R/2016/232. 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?.
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This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2016/171 on 20 Jul 2016, for airbag may incorrectly deploy. The one launched after it was R/2016/229 on 17 Oct 2016, for loss of control. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën Berlingo recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/232, launched 6 October 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.