Citroën C4, DS4 Recall R/2016/241: Bonnet May Open Unexpectedly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 1 Dec 2016
- Launched
- 41,893
- vehicles in the UK
- NUH
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4, DS4 vehicles built between 19 November 2009 and 27 May 2016. The bonnet striker support may corrode. The dealer will 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. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BONNET MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bonnet may open unexpectedly.
The Fix
The dealer will 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.
Are You Affected?
C4, DS4 built between 19 November 2009 and 27 May 2016 may be included. Citroën estimates 41,893 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 NUH or the DVSA reference R/2016/241. 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/2016/276 on 29 Nov 2016, for front suspension may fail. The one launched after it was R/2016/277 on 7 Dec 2016, for bonnet may open unintentionally. 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/2016/241, launched 1 December 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.