Citroën DS4 Recall R/2022/144: The Rivet Used To Retain The Curtain Air Bag Could Be Incorrectly Fitted, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 May 2022
- Launched
- 38
- vehicles in the UK
- JEU
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Citroën recalled DS4 vehicles built between 1 March 2022 and 6 April 2022. The rivet used to retain the curtain airbag in some vehicles could be incorrectly fitted. The dealer will check if the curtain airbag is correctly retained by the rivet and if necessary refit the curtain airbag correctly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The rivet used to retain the curtain airbag in some vehicles could be incorrectly fitted.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE RIVET USED TO RETAIN THE CURTAIN AIR BAG COULD BE INCORRECTLY FITTED Defect: The rivet used to retain the curtain airbag in some vehicles could be incorrectly fitted. Remedy: Check if the curtain airbag is correctly retained by the rivet and if necessary refit the curtain airbag correctly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the rivet used to retain the curtain air bag could be incorrectly fitted.
The Fix
The dealer will check if the curtain airbag is correctly retained by the rivet and if necessary refit the curtain airbag correctly.
Are You Affected?
DS4 built between 1 March 2022 and 6 April 2022 may be included. Citroën estimates 38 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.
Which Car Is It?
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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 JEU or the DVSA reference R/2022/144. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DS4Suspension wishbone bolts may have been incorrectly tightened during the production process | Book soon | R/2023/032 | |
| 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 | |
| C3 Picasso, C4 V2, DS3, DS4The operation of the brake vacumn pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt | Urgent | R/2021/238 | |
| 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 | |
| C3, C4, DS3, DS4 and 1 moreFront air bag igniters may not deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2019/339 |
This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2022/126 on 10 May 2022, for headrests on the front modular seat do not conform to the design specification. The one launched after it was R/2022/158 on 23 May 2022, for potential damage to the tyre structure around the tyre bead. You can also see every Citroën recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/144, launched 12 May 2022. 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.