Citroën C4 Cactus Recall R/2016/277: Bonnet May Open Unintentionally, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 7 Dec 2016
- Launched
- 11,236
- vehicles in the UK
- NTT
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4 Cactus vehicles built between 26 May 2014 and 8 September 2015. The striker wire on the bonnet lining may not have sufficient support to prove it with the security for its intended purpose. The dealer will inspect and if required an additional strengthener to retain the striker cable on the inner panel of the bonnet. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BONNET MAY OPEN UNINTENTIONALLY 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.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to incorrect locking of the bonnet over time and could result in an unintentional release of the bonnet.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect and if required an additional strengthener to retain the striker cable on the inner panel of the bonnet.
Are You Affected?
C4 Cactus built between 26 May 2014 and 8 September 2015 may be included. Citroën estimates 11,236 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 NTT or the DVSA reference R/2016/277. 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 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 | |
| C4 CactusThe fitting of the rear left brake pipe may not be correct to specification | Urgent | R/2019/384 | |
| Berlingo, C4 Cactus, DS7A plastic component inside the exhaust line could damage the diesel particle filter | Low | R/2019/137 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2016/241 on 1 Dec 2016, for bonnet may open unexpectedly. The one launched after it was R/2017/018 on 24 Jan 2017, for directional control may be affected. 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/2016/277, launched 7 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.