Citroën DS 4 recalls

18 official safety recalls for the Citroën DS 4 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Airbag inflator may burst

    Reported July 29, 2025Model years 2011–2017EU Safety Gate SR/02976/25

    The airbag may deteriorate over time. If it deploys, excessive pressure may burst the inflator and send metal fragments through the cushion, potentially injuring occupants. Drivers are asked to stop driving.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The airbag may deteriorate over time and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Request to stop driving
    Notes
    Notified by France

  2. Timing belt material may affect the brake vacuum pump

    Reported December 13, 2022Model years 2017–2018DVSA recall R/2023/036109,920 vehicles affected

    Material detaching from the timing belt as engine oil ages may affect the brake vacuum pump. A software update will improve vacuum diagnosis to warn earlier about possible loss or reduction of braking assistance.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.
    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).

  3. Timing belt material may affect brake vacuum pump

    Reported June 23, 2021Model years 2014–2017DVSA recall R/2021/238EU Safety Gate A12/01042/2112,404 vehicles affected

    Material detaching from the timing belt may affect brake vacuum pump operation and braking assistance. The belt and related braking assistance components, including the pump, will be checked and replaced if needed; service schedules will also be adjusted according to usage.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE VACUMN PUMP MAY BE AFFECTED DUE TO MATERIAL DETACHING FROM THE TIMING BELT
    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.

  4. Timing belt material may affect brake vacuum pump

    Reported January 20, 2021Model years 2013–2017DVSA recall R/2020/327169,808 vehicles affected

    Material detaching from the timing belt may affect the brake vacuum pump. Detection software will be updated, and the pump and timing belt will be inspected and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY BE AFFECTED BY MATERIAL DETACHING FROM THE TIMING BELT
    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.

  5. Front airbag igniters may not deploy correctly

    Reported September 17, 2020Model years 2009–2017DVSA recall R/2019/3395,400 vehicles affected

    Front airbag igniters may not deploy correctly. Check the affected front airbags and replace them if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT AIR BAG IGNITERS MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
    Defect
    Front air bag igniters may not deploy correctly.
    Remedy
    Check and if necessary replace the affected front airbags.

  6. Engine software calibration may cause excess NOx emissions

    Reported September 26, 2019Model years 2013–2016DVSA recall R/2019/32931,740 vehicles affected

    Engine management software calibration could cause NOx emissions to exceed regulatory limits. The engine management software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DUE TO THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE NOX EMISSIONS MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATORY LIMITS
    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

  7. Engine component may cause loss of performance

    Reported December 15, 2017Model years 2017DVSA recall R/2017/339EU Safety Gate A12/1345/17675 vehicles affected

    An engine component may be out of specification, causing loss of performance or stalling and potentially engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances, speed may increase briefly without warning. The engine will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
    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.

  8. Starter supply terminal may short circuit

    Reported July 6, 2017Model years 2013–2017DVSA recall R/2017/208EU Safety Gate A12/0997/178,056 vehicles affected

    The starter motor supply terminal may touch a nearby component and cause a short circuit. The terminal will be checked and repositioned if needed; damaged components will be replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STARTER SUPPLY WIRE MAY CHAFE
    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.

  9. Bonnet striker support may corrode and fail

    Reported December 1, 2016Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2016/24183,786 vehicles affected

    Corrosion could cause the bonnet striker support to fail, allowing the bonnet to open while driving. Warning signs may include corrosion near the striker support or on the bonnet's leading edge, or a bonnet that does not lock correctly. The area will be inspected and protected against corrosion; the bonnet may be replaced if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BONNET MAY OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY
    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.

  10. Fuel injector rail may leak

    Reported July 14, 2016Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2016/1596 vehicles affected

    The fuel injector supply rail may leak, lowering fuel pressure and affecting the stop start system. In extreme cases, the engine may not restart and petrol may spray under the bonnet, creating a fire risk. The rail will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    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.

  11. Turbocharger oil leak may damage the engine

    Reported March 10, 2016Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2016/042102 vehicles affected

    A faulty retaining bolt may cause an oil leak at the turbocharger lubrication union. Dealers will replace the bolt and seals.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    OIL LEAK MAY DAMAGE ENGINE
    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.

  12. Seat belt mountings may detach

    Reported February 29, 2016Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2016/030EU Safety Gate A12/0503/1660 vehicles affected

    Incorrect tightening torque on the right-hand front and rear seat belt lower mountings could let them detach, increasing the risk of injury in a collision. Their tightening torque will be corrected.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEATBELT MAY FAIL
    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.

  13. Fuel heater cover may distort and leak

    Reported December 8, 2015Model years 2012–2014DVSA recall R/2015/243EU Safety Gate A12/1484/1566,381 vehicles affected

    A defective fuel filter heater may distort its cover, allowing air in and fuel out. This could cause poor starting and illuminate a warning light. The cover will be replaced and the connector checked and replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL MAY LEAK
    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.

  14. Incorrectly tightened fixings could affect control

    Reported November 7, 2012Model years 2012DVSA recall R/2012/13416 vehicles affected

    Incorrect torque on the front suspension, fuel tank, fuel cooler and rear wheel fixings may cause abnormal noise and poor vehicle operation. The fixings will be retightened to the correct torque.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE LOST
    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.

  15. Front suspension bolts may loosen

    Reported May 1, 2012Model years 2012DVSA recall R/2012/06112 vehicles affected

    Incorrectly tightened mounting bolts may leave the front lower arms insecure. Abnormal noise may develop, and the arms could detach if it is ignored over a long period. The bolts will be replaced and tightened to the correct torque.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SUSPENSION BOLT TORQUE MAY BE INCORRECT
    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.

  16. Engine relay damage may cause the engine to cut out

    Reported April 23, 2012Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2012/048156 vehicles affected

    An over-tightened engine relay terminal may damage the relay over time, causing the engine to cut out, a warning lamp to illuminate or difficulty starting. The relay unit will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE MAY CUT OUT
    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.

  17. Front seatbelt fixing bolts may loosen or break

    Reported March 8, 2012Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2012/026352 vehicles affected

    The front seatbelt return rail fixing bolts may loosen and, under extreme force, break. The bolts on both sides will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELT FIXING BOLTS MAY LOOSEN
    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.

  18. Brake pedal travel may be excessive

    Reported January 30, 2012Model years 2011DVSA recall R/2012/01130 vehicles affected

    Incomplete brake bleeding may cause excessive pedal travel and affect how the vehicle slows down. Dealers will fully bleed the brakes and check that pedal travel is within the manufacturer's recommendation.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY DECREASE
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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