Citroen
C4 Cactus
11 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.
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Notices on record
11
Citroen C4 Cactus
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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.
R/2023/036 · 13 Dec 2022
13 Dec 2022Defect
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).
Build window
Built 3 Apr 2017 – 7 Nov 2019
~13,740 vehicles affected
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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.
R/2023/046 · 13 Dec 2022
13 Dec 2022Defect
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). The timing belt will be checked and if needed replaced with other components of the braking assistance system and the vacuum pump.
Build window
Built 3 Mar 2017 – 31 Mar 2017
~652 vehicles affected
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THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY BE AFFECTED BY MATERIAL DETACHING FROM THE TIMING BELT
R/2020/327 · 20 Jan 2021
20 Jan 2021Defect
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.
Build window
Built 20 Mar 2013 – 1 Apr 2017
~21,226 vehicles affected
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THE FITTING OF THE REAR LEFT BRAKE PIPE MAY NOT BE CORRECT TO SPECIFICATION
R/2019/384 · 13 Nov 2019
13 Nov 2019Defect
The fitting of the rear left brake pipe may not be correct to specification
Remedy
Check the correct fitting of the left hand brake pipe adjust or replace the pipe as necessary
Build window
Built 22 Jul 2019 – 4 Sep 2019
~3 vehicles affected
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A PLASTIC COMPONENT INSIDE THE EXHAUST LINE COULD DAMAGE THE DIESEL PARTICLE FILTER
R/2019/137 · 26 Apr 2019
26 Apr 2019Defect
A plastic component inside the exhaust line could under certain circumstances damage the diesel particle filter.
Remedy
Check and if necessary replace the particle filter.
Build window
Built 5 Jan 2018 – 3 May 2018
~148 vehicles affected
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BONNET STRIKER MAY BE INSECURE
R/2017/271 · 5 Oct 2017
5 Oct 2017Defect
The striker wire on the bonnet lining may not have sufficient support to prove it with the security for its intended purpose. This can lead to incorrect locking of the bonnet over time and could result in an unintentional release of the bonnet.
Remedy
On affected vehicles inspect and if requiredfit an additional strengthener to retain the striker cable on the inner panel of the bonnet. In some cases it may be necessary to replace the bonnet.
Build window
Built 9 Sep 2015 – 16 May 2017
~16,984 vehicles affected
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BUMPER TRIM BONDING MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
R/2017/176 · 5 Jun 2017
5 Jun 2017Defect
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
Build window
Built 20 Jan 2016 – 24 Nov 2016
~331 vehicles affected
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FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2017/168 · 25 May 2017
25 May 2017Defect
Due to a non conformity in production an engine fuel pie protective sleeve could cause wear due to contact with surrounding components.This may cause a fuel leak
Remedy
On affected vehicles reposition the fuel pipe protective sleeve or replace the pipe if wear is noted.
Build window
Built 1 Sep 2016 – 1 Feb 2017
~8 vehicles affected
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STARTER MOTOR MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY
R/2017/139 · 24 Apr 2017
24 Apr 2017Defect
A possible nonconformity of an internal component of the starter motor relay could affect the control of the starter motor. This could adversely affect the starting operation and damage the starter motor due to overheating and in extreme cases there is a risk of fire.
Remedy
On affected vehicles check and where necessary replace the starter motor relay.
Build window
Built 15 Jun 2016 – 11 Oct 2016
~3,607 vehicles affected
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GEARBOX ACTUATOR AY NOT BE TO SPECTIFICATION
R/2017/126 · 7 Apr 2017
7 Apr 2017Defect
A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator
Build window
Built 25 Apr 2016 – 29 Aug 2016
~16 vehicles affected
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BONNET MAY OPEN UNINTENTIONALLY
R/2016/277 · 7 Dec 2016
7 Dec 2016Defect
It has been identified that the striker wire on the bonnet lining may not have sufficient support to prove it with the security for its intended purpose. This can lead to incorrect locking of the bonnet over time and could result in an unintentional release of the bonnet. The driver will received early warning signs or symptoms by the incorrect locking of the bonnet.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and if required an additional strengthener to retain the striker cable on the inner panel of the bonnet. In some cases there maybe a requirement to replace the bonnet.
Build window
Built 26 May 2014 – 8 Sep 2015
~11,236 vehicles affected
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Last indexed: 2026-04-26.
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