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Citroën C4 – Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Citroën C4

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Citroën C4, for which Citroën has announced a recall through the EU Safety Gate system. For recalls and faults found in the UK, scroll down.

The Citroën C4 generally holds a reputation for comfort and innovation but with a mixed reliability record.

Owners have reported issues across different model years, such as problems with the electrical system, including glitches with the infotainment system and electronic dashboard displays. The suspension and brakes may also show signs of premature wear, affecting the car’s ride quality. Engine and transmission issues, including turbocharger problems in diesel models and automatic transmission hesitancy, have been noted.

Despite these potential issues, the C4 is praised for its distinctive design, comfortable ride, and practical features. With regular maintenance and care, many of the Citroën C4’s reliability concerns can be mitigated, making it a competitive option in its segment for those valuing comfort and style.


Latest Citroën C4 Issues in the EU

Citroen-C4-2023-2025-fuel-fire
23/08/2025
The vehicle may have a fuel leak in the high-pressure hose, between the high-pressure pump and the rail, because of loose nuts. Th...
16/08/2025
First published 3. 10. 2021, last update 15. 8. 2025 – see below. The gas generator of the driver and/or front-seat passenge...
citroen-c4-bluehdi-failure
25/07/2025
Due to oil carbonisation and high contact pressure, the 7 mm camshaft chain resistance can be reduced. This may cause the camshaft...

Citroën C4 issues reported by German KBA

Stellantis-DieselBlueHDi
01/09/2025
Citroen, DS, Peugeot, and Opel are recalling 369,856 vehicles of several models with 1.5 BlueHDi engines manufactured between Octo...
Citroen-C4-battery-software-kba
21/04/2025
Citroen is recalling 15,679 vehicles of the C4, C4X, Berlingo, Jumpy, Spacetourer and DS3 model series manufactured between 3. 5. ...
opel-ecall-recall-kba
24/03/2025
Updated Opel is recalling 1,083 vehicles of the Corsa, Grandland, and Mokka model series manufactured in 2024. The reason for the ...

If the recall problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Citroën C4. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Citroën C4 have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to this page.

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Latest Citroën C4 Issues in the UK

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