Citroën C4 Recall R/2024/447: Citroen C4 DriverPassenger Airbag (Takata), Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2024/447, campaign code JGU -221044CO. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
1 Nov 2024
Launched
36,685
vehicles in the UK
JGU -221044CO
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Citroën recalled C4 vehicles built between 2 February 2010 and 20 May 2018. The Driver and Passenger front airbags may not deploy properly in the event of a collision. The dealer will replace the Driver and Passenger front air bags. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

The Driver and Passenger front airbags may not deploy properly in the event of a collision.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: Citroen C4 DriverPassenger Airbag (Takata) Defect: On affected vehicles the Driver and Passenger front airbags may not deploy properly in the event of a collision Remedy: On affected vehicles the Driver and Passenger front air bags will be replaced

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: citroen C4 DriverPassenger airbag (Takata).

The Fix

The dealer will replace the Driver and Passenger front air bags.

Are You Affected?

C4 built between 2 February 2010 and 20 May 2018 may be included. Citroën estimates 36,685 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.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Citroën.
  2. Book with any franchised Citroën dealer, quoting the campaign code JGU -221044CO or the DVSA reference R/2024/447. See how to get a Citroën recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
LaunchedVehicle and faultSeverityReference
C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4XAlternator protectionUrgentR/2026/073
Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4 and 5 moreOn board diagnosticsLowR/2025/346
C4, DS5Citroen C4 citroen DS5 driver airbag (Takata)Stop drivingR/2025/300
C3, C4, C4X, C5 Aircross and 1 moreCitroen fuel pipeUrgentR/2025/283
Berlingo, C3 Aircross, C3 V4, C4 and 2 moreCitroen DV5R engines camshaft chainLowR/2025/247

This is one of 414 Citroën recalls in DVSA’s data. The Citroën recall launched before it was R/2024/420 on 23 Oct 2024, for citroen Dispatch (K0) display screws missing. The one launched after it was R/2024/457 on 4 Nov 2024, for citroen Spacetourer Dispatch K0 seat fixation. You can also see every Citroën recall, the Citroën C4 recall history, all recalls launched in 2024 and airbag recalls across every make.


Source: DVSA recall R/2024/447, launched 1 November 2024. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. 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.