DS recalls
DVSA has published 32 safety recalls for DS since 1992, 31 of them since 2020. The latest was 19 Aug 2026. Models with the most campaigns: Ds3 Crossback, Ds7 Crossback, Ds4, Ds7 Phev, Ds No8 (Bev), Ds4 V2, Ds7 Crossback Phev, Ds7.
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DS recalls by model
- DS3 Crossback 13
- DS7 Crossback 10
- DS4 5
- DS7 Phev 4
All DS recalls, newest first
DS NO8 (BEV) · electrical harness protection
19 Aug 2026 · R/2026/317
On the affected vehicles the main front wiring harness may contact a metal ground stud due to a design change resulting in a possible loss of electrical vehicle functions and in rare cases a risk of fire.
Fix: Add a protective rubber cap to the ground stud.
12 vehicles · built 6 Mar 2026 to 26 Mar 2026
DS4 · vsm software interior door handles
3 Jun 2026 · R/2026/230
Affected vehicles may experience an unexpected deactivation of the interior door handles when the key is in engine-running mode which could result in occupants being unable to exit.
Fix: Update the Vehicle Supervision Module software.
589 vehicles · built 14 Dec 2022 to 9 Feb 2026
DS4 · risk of wrong fuel pipe routing
3 Jun 2026 · R/2026/197
Affected vehicles may have an incorrectly routed fuel pipe at risk of contact with other components which could lead to a fuel leak or risk of fire.
Fix: Check the correct routing of the fuel pipe and replace if necessary.
3 vehicles · built 24 Sep 2025 to 23 Jan 2026
DS3 CROSSBACK · bcm software missing telltale if lka unavailable
27 Apr 2026 · R/2026/185
On affected vehicles the Lane Keep Assist tell-tale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster.
Fix: Update the Body Control Module software.
76 vehicles · built 13 Mar 2024 to 4 Apr 2025
DS4 V2 · vsm software missing aeb telltale in case of blind camera.
21 Apr 2026 · R/2026/175
On certain DS vehicles the Automatic Emergency Braking Assist telltale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked. No AEB warning telltale meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster. An additional pop-up appears for around 10 seconds at each key on/key off (Driving Assistance Sensor Blind: clean sensor see User Manual). The Automatic Emergency Braking system is operating in a degraded mode but remains functional due to radar support.
Fix: To rectify this issue we will update the Vehicle System Management software
181 vehicles · built 24 Apr 2023 to 18 Nov 2024
DS3 CROSSBACK · alternator protection
9 Mar 2026 · R/2026/102
Affected vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.
Fix: Replace the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. Check the distance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator and re‑position or replace the pipe if required.
132 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2024 to 13 Jan 2026
DS3 CROSSBACK · ds automobiles ds3 crossback esc software
22 Oct 2025 · R/2025/454
Affected vehicles may have incorrect or missing tyre pressure messages displayed in the instrument cluster due to a software deviation.
Fix: Update the Electric Stability Control calibration to ensure the correct tyre pressure warning messages are displayed
3 vehicles · built 23 Jan 2025 to 3 Jul 2025
DS7 CROSSBACK · ds ds7 crossback bcm software stop/start system
29 Sep 2025 · R/2025/418
On affected vehicles the engine will run all the time and will not shut off in start/stop mode due to incorrect Body Control Module coding.
Fix: Update the Body Control Module software.
548 vehicles · built 20 Sep 2023 to 30 Apr 2025
DS7 CROSSBACK · ds ds7 crossback traction battery
8 Sep 2025 · R/2025/383
Affected vehicles may have a fault in the High Voltage Battery which could potentially lead to it overheating and in the worst case a battery or vehicle fire. Customers are advised to stop any plug-in charging and eSave charging until the vehicle is reworked.
Fix: Update the battery management software or replace the High Voltage Battery if necessary.
169 vehicles · built 7 Mar 2019 to 27 Sep 2021
DS3 CROSSBACK, DS7 CROSSBACK · emission recall – on board diagnostics
18 Aug 2025 · R/2025/347
Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Fix: Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.
- DS3 CROSSBACK: 8 vehicles · built 26 Jun 2018 to 15 Dec 2020
- DS7 CROSSBACK: 534 vehicles · built 10 Apr 2017 to 27 Nov 2020
DS3 CROSSBACK, DS4 · ds automobiles fuel pipe
18 Jul 2025 · R/2025/284
On affected vehicles there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.
Fix: Retighten the affected connections.
- DS3 CROSSBACK: 217 vehicles · built 8 Nov 2022 to 17 Apr 2025
- DS4: 115 vehicles · built 13 Mar 2024 to 22 Apr 2025
DS3 CROSSBACK, DS7 CROSSBACK · ds automobiles dv5r engines camshaft chain
3 Jul 2025 · R/2025/248
Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
Fix: Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.
- DS3 CROSSBACK: 514 vehicles · built 26 Jun 2018 to 31 Jan 2023
- DS7 CROSSBACK: 959 vehicles · built 4 Oct 2017 to 31 Jan 2023
DS3 CROSSBACK · traction battery software
24 Mar 2025 · R/2025/123
Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
Fix: Affected vehicles may face an error in the Battery Monitoring Unit software.
107 vehicles · built 7 Jun 2022 to 5 Dec 2022
DS4 · ds ds4 fuel pipe leakage
13 Feb 2025 · R/2025/057
Affected vehicles may face potential leakage of the under-bonnet fuel pipe due to a weakness of its crimping.
Fix: Change the fuel pipe.
27 vehicles · built 13 Mar 2024 to 13 Sep 2024
DS3 CROSSBACK · ds automobiles ds3 crossback evcu update
7 Feb 2025 · R/2025/047
Affected vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high.
Fix: Update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software.
18 vehicles · built 21 Jul 2023 to 16 Feb 2024
DS7 CROSSBACK · ds automobiles ds7 selective catalytic reduction diagnosis issues.
9 Jan 2025 · R/2025/013
On affected vehicles the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software is not according to specification.
Fix: Upload modified software to the ECU.
377 vehicles · built 29 Mar 2022 to 11 Dec 2023
DS3 CROSSBACK, DS7 CROSSBACK · ds automobiles ds3 ds7 radio software via ota update
6 Dec 2024 · R/2024/487
On affected vehicles the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) functionality may not meet regulatory requirements and the Active Emergency Brake (AEB) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) can inadvertently be deactivated by a long press of the ADAS button on the radio.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the radio software will be updated by an Over-The-Air update which will be remotely checked as successfully installed.
- DS3 CROSSBACK: 15 vehicles · built 9 Jun 2023 to 18 May 2024
- DS7 CROSSBACK: 19 vehicles · built 28 Mar 2024 to 4 May 2024
DS7 CROSSBACK · ds automobiles ds7 crossback rear axle adjustment rod.
6 Dec 2024 · R/2024/488
On affected vehicles the rear tie toe arm bushing was not crimped to specification which could allow movement of the arm on the bushing.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the rear tie toe arm will be replaced on both sides.
482 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2022 to 3 Jun 2023
DS7 CROSSBACK · ds ds7 crossback steering wheel calibration
23 Oct 2024 · R/2024/422
On affected vehicles the steering wheel calibration may not be correct.
Fix: Check and re-calibrate the steering wheel.
19 vehicles · built 20 Aug 2024 to 12 Sep 2024
DS3 CROSSBACK · ds3 crossback steering gear pinion
19 Sep 2024 · R/2024/363
On affected vehicles the steering rack fitted may not conform to specification and result in an increased force to rotate the steering wheel.
Fix: On the affected vehicles the steering rack will be replaced.
6 vehicles · built 9 Apr 2024 to 17 May 2024
DS7 CROSSBACK PHEV · ds ds7 crossback phev traction battery
1 Jul 2024 · R/2024/274
On affected vehicles there is a fault in the High Voltage (HV) Battery which could potentially lead to a breakdown charging issue and/or overheating and in a worst-case scenario a High Voltage Battery or vehicle fire.
Fix: Replace the High Voltage Battery.
49 vehicles · built 19 Feb 2019 to 16 Dec 2021
DS3 CROSSBACK · cross carline engine software
13 Mar 2024 · R/2024/137
On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.
Fix: Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.
74 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2022 to 20 Dec 2022
DS3 CROSSBACK · a fuel pipe could develop a leak in the engine compartment which could lead to a risk of a vehicle fire.
7 Jun 2023 · R/2023/166
A fuel pipe could develop a leak in the engine compartment which could lead to a risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Check and replace the fuel pipe if necessary.
15 vehicles · built 23 Sep 2022 to 22 Mar 2023
DS4 · affected vehicles may have been supplied with a charging cable that was not according to specification (a risk of a wrong safety calibration feature of the temperature sensor of the charging cable pins). in worst-case this could lead to a thermal incident during charging.
31 May 2023 · R/2023/165
Affected vehicles may have been supplied with a charging cable that was not according to specification (a risk of a wrong safety calibration feature of the temperature sensor of the charging cable pins). In worst-case this could lead to a thermal incident during charging.
Fix: Check charge cable date and replace if necessary.
40 vehicles · built 17 Feb 2023 to 4 May 2023
DS3 CROSSBACK · on affected vehicles the ac compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the ac compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.
9 May 2023 · R/2023/142
On affected vehicles the AC compressor stator wiring could develop a fault leading to current loss inside the AC compressor that could result in a vehicle powertrain shutdown when driving.�
Fix: Reprogram the Powertrain Diagnosis ECU with updated software.
2,127 vehicles · built 13 Jun 2019 to 21 Dec 2022
DS7 CROSSBACK · affected vehicles may have incorrect bemp software which can lead to incorrect low beam correction when the vehicle is loaded. this is not compliant to regulatory requirements.
11 Apr 2023 · R/2023/112
Affected vehicles may have incorrect BEMP software which can lead to incorrect low beam correction when the vehicle is loaded. This is not compliant to regulatory requirements.
Fix: Install updated BEMP headlamp software.
73 vehicles · built 10 Jan 2022 to 3 Mar 2023
DS7 PHEV · affected vehicles may experience hv battery overheating that may lead to a hv battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
8 Apr 2023 · R/2023/147
Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
Fix: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.
496 vehicles · built 19 Feb 2019 to 22 Nov 2022
DS7 PHEV · affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the hv battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.
6 Apr 2023 · R/2023/136
Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.
Fix: A protective wax will be applied between HV battery reinforcing plate and battery cover.
448 vehicles · built 15 Jan 2021 to 15 Jan 2021
DS7 PHEV · affected vehicles may experience hv battery overheating that may lead to a hv battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
4 Apr 2023 · R/2023/104
Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
Fix: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.
177 vehicles · built 19 Feb 2019 to 22 Nov 2022
DS7 PHEV · affected vehicles may experience hv battery overheating that may lead to a hv battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
4 Apr 2023 · R/2023/137
Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
Fix: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.
62 vehicles · built 19 Feb 2019 to 22 Nov 2022
DS7 · affected vehicles may have an incorrect torque on several fixation points which could result in reduced control of the vehicle and overheating of electrical connections.
23 Feb 2023 · R/2023/082
Affected vehicles may have an incorrect torque on several fixation points which could result in reduced control of the vehicle and overheating of electrical connections.
Fix: Check and tighten fixings to correct torque.
3 vehicles · built 23 Aug 2022 to 6 Jan 2023
DS7 CROSSBACK · a driver's airbag component may not be to correct specification
25 Feb 2019 · R/2019/063
A component of the driver's airbag may not be correct to specification.
Fix: Replace the Driver�s airbag.
11 vehicles · built 5 Sep 2018 to 26 Oct 2018
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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Recall text is as published; only the manufacturer name is tidied.