Citroën C4 Picasso Recall R/2017/326: Bonnet Skin May Become Insecure, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 5 Dec 2017
- Launched
- 6,848
- vehicles in the UK
- GEM
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled C4 Picasso vehicles built between 1 September 2016 and 6 April 2017. The bonnet inner skin may not be adequately retained. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles apply additional adhesive between the bonnet skin and its inner panel. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bonnet inner skin may not be adequately retained. This may cause the bonnet to vibrate or distort. In extreme cases the skin could detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BONNET SKIN MAY BECOME INSECURE Defect: The bonnet inner skin may not be adequately retained. This may cause the bonnet to vibrate or distort. In extreme cases the skin could detach. Remedy: On affected vehicles apply additional adhesive between the bonnet skin and its inner panel.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the bonnet to vibrate or distort.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles apply additional adhesive between the bonnet skin and its inner panel.
Are You Affected?
C4 Picasso built between 1 September 2016 and 6 April 2017 may be included. Citroën estimates 6,848 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 GEM or the DVSA reference R/2017/326. 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, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/346 | |
| C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4 Picasso and 1 moreCross carline Engine software | Low | R/2024/136 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2017/306 on 14 Nov 2017, for a non-conformity in an internal component could affect deployment of the passenger airbag. The one launched after it was R/2017/339 on 15 Dec 2017, for engine component may not be to specification. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/326, launched 5 December 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.