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Citroën DS4 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Citroën DS4 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Citroën DS4. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
19 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 19 launched 2012 to 2023
  • Most recent 27 January 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/032
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 13 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2012 5 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Citroën DS4?

Not every Citroën DS4 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Citroën DS4 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2012 to 2026

2012 had the most, with 5. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Citroën DS4 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’12 5
’13 0
’14 0
’15 1
’16 4
’17 2
’18 0
’19 1
’20 1
’21 2
’22 2
’23 1
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Citroën DS4 recall, newest first

2023 1 recall

Suspension wishbone bolts may have been incorrectly tightened during the production process.

Launched 27 January 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/032 Manufacturer ref. JHJ/ 230008EE

Defect
Suspension wishbone bolts may have been incorrectly tightened during the production process.
Remedy
Check and tighten wishbone bolts to the correct torque.
Vehicles affected
262 DS4 vehicles
Built
22 Jul 2022 to 30 Nov 2022

2022 2 recalls

On 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.

Launched 13 December 2022 DVSA recall R/2023/036 Manufacturer ref. HLX/ 191242CO

Defect
On 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.
Remedy
To rectify this issue a software update will be downloaded which will improve the vacuum diagnosis (in order to warn earlier about the risk of loss or reduction of braking assistance).
Vehicles affected
13,740 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Apr 2017 to 30 Jul 2018
Also covers

The rivet used to retain the curtain air bag could be incorrectly fitted

Launched 12 May 2022 DVSA recall R/2022/144 Manufacturer ref. JEU

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.
Vehicles affected
38 DS4 vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2022 to 6 Apr 2022

2021 2 recalls

The operation of the brake vacumn pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt

Launched 23 June 2021 DVSA recall R/2021/238 Manufacturer ref. HLT

Defect
The operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt.
Remedy
Check and if necessary replace the timing belt and other components of the braking assistance system including the vacuum pump. Additionally alter servicing schedules depending on usage.
Vehicles affected
3,101 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jul 2014 to 8 Mar 2017

The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt

Launched 20 January 2021 DVSA recall R/2020/327 Manufacturer ref. HFC

Defect
The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.
Remedy
Update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt.
Vehicles affected
21,226 across everything the recall covers
Built
20 Mar 2013 to 1 Apr 2017

2020 1 recall

Front air bag igniters may not deploy correctly

Launched 17 September 2020 DVSA recall R/2019/339 Manufacturer ref. GYY

Defect
Front air bag igniters may not deploy correctly.
Remedy
Check and if necessary replace the affected front airbags.
Vehicles affected
1,080 across everything the recall covers
Built
2 Sept 2009 to 12 Apr 2017

2019 1 recall

Due to the calibration of the engine management software NOx emissions may not comply with regulatory limits

Launched 26 September 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/329 Manufacturer ref. GUM

Defect
The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which do not comply with the regulatory limits.
Remedy
Download new engine management software
Vehicles affected
5,290 across everything the recall covers
Built
25 Sept 2013 to 15 May 2016

2017 2 recalls

Engine component may not be to specification

Launched 15 December 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/339 Manufacturer ref. GFP

Defect
An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.
Remedy
On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
Vehicles affected
75 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Oct 2017 to 30 Nov 2017

Starter supply wire may chafe

Launched 6 July 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/208 Manufacturer ref. GBN

Defect
The positioning of the starter motor supply terminal may not conform to specification. Contact with a neighbouring component could cause a short circuit.
Remedy
On affected vehicles check the position of the terminal and where necessary reposition. Replace damaged components if necessary.
Vehicles affected
2,014 across everything the recall covers
Built
15 May 2013 to 2 Apr 2017

2016 4 recalls

Bonnet may open unexpectedly

Launched 1 December 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/241 Manufacturer ref. NUH

Defect
It has been identified that the bonnet striker support may corrode. If this corrosion is not treated there is a possibility the bonnet striker support may fail which will allow the bonnet to open whilst the vehicle is in motion. Early warning signs or symptoms of corrosion can be seen by the driver around the bonnet striker support and on the leading edge of the bonnet also the bonnet may not lock correctly.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to inspect the area around the bonnet striker support and take preventive action to protect the area from corrosion which may include the replacement of the bonnet if required.
Vehicles affected
41,893 across everything the recall covers
Built
5 May 2016 to 27 May 2016
Also covers

Fuel may leak

Launched 14 July 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/159 Manufacturer ref. NSN

Defect
The fuel injectors supply rail could develop a leak over a period of time leading to a drop in fuel pressure in the injector supply rail which can affect the operation of the stop start system. In some extreme cases the engine might not restart and a spray of petrol under the bonnet may occur which is a fire risk.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the fuel injector supply rail. Where necessary replace the fuel injector supply rail.
Vehicles affected
3 across everything the recall covers
Built
15 May 2014 to 23 May 2014
Also covers

Oil leak may damage engine

Launched 10 March 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/042 Manufacturer ref. NRC

Defect
An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.
Vehicles affected
17 across everything the recall covers
Built
25 Jan 2016 to 15 Feb 2016

Seatbelt may fail

Launched 29 February 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/030 Manufacturer ref. NRD

Defect
The tightening torque for the front and rear right hand seat belt lower mountings may not be correct to specification. This could lead to the mountings detaching and in a collision additional injury to the driver.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and rectify the tightening torques for the front and rear right hand seat belt lower mountings.
Vehicles affected
30 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 Jul 2015 to 14 Jul 2015
Also covers

2015 1 recall

Fuel may leak

Launched 8 December 2015 DVSA recall R/2015/243 Manufacturer ref. NKA

Defect
The fuel filter's integrated heater may be defective and could cause the cover to distort. This could cause air ingress and fuel egress. Either could cause poor starting and a warning light should illuminate
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace fuel heater cover. Check and if necessary replace connector.
Vehicles affected
9,483 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2012 to 2 Jan 2014

2012 5 recalls

Directional control may be lost

Launched 7 November 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/134 Manufacturer ref. MSQ

Defect
The torque settings of the fixings of the front suspension fuel tank fuel cooler and the rear wheels have been set incorrectly. Consequences of the incorrect torque settings include abnormal noise and poor operation of the vehicle.
Remedy
Retighten to the correct torque value the front suspension fixings fuel tank fixings fuel cooler fixing and rear wheel bolts.
Vehicles affected
8 across everything the recall covers
Built
26 Jul 2012
Also covers

Suspension bolt torque may be incorrect

Launched 1 May 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/061 Manufacturer ref. MQF

Defect
The front suspension lower arms may not be fully secure as the mounting bolts may not have been tightened correctly. The driver will initially be alerted to there being a concern because of the abnormal noise that will develop. If the noise is ignored over a long period it is possible the suspension lower arms may detach.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the suspension bolts and tighten them to the correct torque.
Vehicles affected
6 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 Feb 2012 to 8 Feb 2012
Also covers

Vehicle may cut out

Launched 23 April 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/048 Manufacturer ref. MPX

Defect
The supply terminal to the engine relay unit may have been over tightened and over time this could damage the component and cause the engine to cut out. In addition this could cause the diagnostic warning lamp to illuminate in error and it may make it more difficult to start the engine.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary replace the engine relay unit.
Vehicles affected
78 across everything the recall covers
Built
13 Oct 2011 to 15 Nov 2011
Also covers

Seat belt fixing bolts may loosen

Launched 8 March 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/026 Manufacturer ref. MPJ

Defect
The fixing bolts of the front LH and RH seat belt return rail may loosen and in cases of extreme force break.
Remedy
The bolts on the left and right- hand sides will be replaced.
Vehicles affected
88 across everything the recall covers
Built
22 Nov 2011

Braking performance may decrease

Launched 30 January 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/011 Manufacturer ref. MPB

Defect
The stroke of the brake pedal which could affect the slowing down of the vehicle may be in excess of manufacturer's recommendations due to the brake bleeding operation not being fully performed.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to ensure the brakes have been fully bled and that brake travel is within manufacturer's recommendation.
Vehicles affected
15 across everything the recall covers
Built
27 Oct 2011
Also covers

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 19 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Citroën DS4. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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