Citroën C4 Cactus Recall R/2017/168: Fuel May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 May 2017
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- NZU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4 Cactus vehicles built between 1 September 2016 and 1 February 2017. Due to a non conformity in production an engine fuel pie protective sleeve could cause wear due to contact with surrounding components.This may cause a fuel leak. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles reposition the fuel pipe protective sleeve or replace the pipe if wear is noted. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a non conformity in production an engine fuel pie protective sleeve could cause wear due to contact with surrounding components.This may cause a fuel leak.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FUEL MAY LEAK Defect: Due to a non conformity in production an engine fuel pie protective sleeve could cause wear due to contact with surrounding components.This may cause a fuel leak Remedy: On affected vehicles reposition the fuel pipe protective sleeve or replace the pipe if wear is noted.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause wear due to contact with surrounding components.This may cause a fuel leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles reposition the fuel pipe protective sleeve or replace the pipe if wear is noted.
Are You Affected?
C4 Cactus built between 1 September 2016 and 1 February 2017 may be included. Citroën estimates 8 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 NZU or the DVSA reference R/2017/168. 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/2017/139 on 24 Apr 2017, for starter motor may not operate correctly. The one launched after it was R/2017/176 on 5 Jun 2017, for bumper trim bonding may not be to specification. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/168, launched 25 May 2017. 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.