Citroën C4 Cactus Recall R/2017/176: Bumper Trim Bonding May Not Be To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 5 Jun 2017
- Launched
- 331
- vehicles in the UK
- NZL
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4 Cactus vehicles built between 20 January 2016 and 24 November 2016. The bonding of the front bumper trim may not conform to specification. The dealer will check the bonding of the front bumper lower trim and rectify or replace it if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bonding of the front bumper trim may not conform to specification. Over time the bonding may allow the trim to detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BUMPER TRIM BONDING MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION Defect: On the affected vehicles the bonding of the front bumper trim may not conform to specification. Over time the bonding may allow the trim to detach Remedy: Check the bonding of the front bumper lower trim and rectify or replace it if necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bumper trim bonding may not be to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bonding of the front bumper lower trim and rectify or replace it if necessary.
Are You Affected?
C4 Cactus built between 20 January 2016 and 24 November 2016 may be included. Citroën estimates 331 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 NZL or the DVSA reference R/2017/176. 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/2017/168 on 25 May 2017, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2017/185 on 19 Jun 2017, for air conditioning compressor support mountings may not be to specification. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/176, launched 5 June 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.