DS automobiles recalls

22 official recalls and safety alerts involving DS automobiles since 2022-01, from EU Safety Gate. Newest first. Check the official notice for exact models and batch codes.

This list only includes recalls Recall Atlas has collected since 2021-10. A product not listed here may still be affected; check with DS automobiles or the relevant agency.

  1. 2026-08-26
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    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS8

    The front main wiring harness may come into contact with a metal earthing stud because, following a design harmonisation change, PHEV/BEV vehicles were not fitted with the protective cap used on the MHEV version. Over…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  3. 2026-04-03
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    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS4 V2, DS7 Crossback

    The DV5R engine may experience a loss of power due to slippage of the water pump pulley. This slippage can cause misalignment of the timing belt, potentially resulting in engine shutdown. The sprocket of the water pump…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  5. 2026-03-27
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    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS3 Crossback

    There is insufficient clearance (< 10 mm), between the tube of the petrol particulate filter and the terminal protection cap of the 48 V belt-driven starter alternator. In wet conditions, the insufficient clearance and…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  7. 2026-02-06
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    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS4 V2, DS7 Crossback

    Vehicles fitted with a DV5R engine may experience a fuel leak. The non-conformity of the round shape on the cone of the common rail may cause the nut to loosen, resulting in the possibility of fuel leaking between the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  9. 2025-09-16
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    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS7 Crossback

    The vehicle may have a faulty high-voltage battery, which could cause overheating and cause the battery or vehicle to catch fire.

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  11. 2025-09-05
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    Vehiclesenvironment

    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS3 Crossback, DS 7 Crossback

    The malfunction indicator light (MIL) may fail to illuminate if the diagnostic system of the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF) malfunctions after a fault code has appeared.…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  13. 2025-08-15
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    Vehiclesfire

    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS3 Crossback, DS4 V2

    The vehicle may have a fuel leak in the high-pressure hose, between the high-pressure pump and the rail, because of loose nuts. This may cause a fire in the vehicle. The product does not comply with the Regulation on…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  15. 2025-07-18
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    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS3 Crossback, DS4 V2, DS7 Crossback

    Due to oil carbonisation and high contact pressure, the 7 mm camshaft chain resistance can be reduced in vehicles, fitted with the DV5R engine. This may cause the camshaft chain to break, leading to engine failure.…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  17. 2025-06-13
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    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS3 Crossback

    The aluminium of the EBS valve block may not fully cast around the valves. This can lead to an internal leak of brake fluid (from one or more of the 12 valve seats) resulting in a reduction of the fluid level and the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  19. 2025-05-09
  20. FREU
    Vehiclesfire

    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS4 II

    The low-pressure fuel line may touch the screw of the ignition coil. This may damage the fuel line and eventually lead to a fuel leak, which, may cause the vehicle to catch fire. The product does not comply with the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  21. 2025-04-18
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    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS3 Crossback

    The software supposed to prevent the engine from stopping suddenly and to transmit data to customer service is not working properly. This can lead the ‘Ready’ mode to be unavailable after the vehicle has been started,…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  23. 2025-02-07
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    Vehiclesfire

    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS4 II - MHEV/PHEV

    Due to a weakness in the crimping interface of the quick coupling connector fitted to the high-pressure fuel pump, a leak may occur in the fuel pipe within the engine compartment. This can result in the vehicle…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
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    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS3 Crossback

    Tyres may have been damaged during the final inspection of the brakes. This can reduce the area of the tyre in contact with the road or cause a tyre failure when in use. This can lead to a sudden loss of tyre pressure…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  26. 2025-01-31
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    Vehiclesenvironment

    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS7 Crossback

    Due to a faulty software of the electronic engine control unit (ECU), an incorrect value may be given when the data are processed by the vehicle. This may result in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions above the regulatory…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  28. 2025-01-17
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    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS7 Crossback PHEV

    The rear axle adjuster lever may not have been mounted correctly on the collar. Rather than staying in its original position, the end of the lever slides over the collar, which may result steering wheel misalignment or…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  30. 2023-05-26
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    Vehiclesenvironment, fire

    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS3 Crossback

    Fuel may leak into the engine compartment and onto the road. This can create a risk of fire and pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  32. 2022-04-22
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    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS3 Crossback

    The springs of the front suspension may have been poorly positioned, causing damage to paintwork, premature wear and corrosion. This may lead to breakage of the front suspension springs and to a loss of steering…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  34. 2022-04-01
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    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS3 Crossback E-Tense

    The open circuit detecting system on the high voltage circuit may be over-sensitive and could unnecessarily cut off the current. As a result, the vehicle may lose power during driving, increasing the risk of an…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  36. 2022-01-28
  37. FREU
    Vehiclesfire

    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS3

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process, a short circuit may occur in the battery located under the front bonnet.This could increase the risk of fire while the vehicle is being charged or on is in motion. The…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  38. 2022-01-21
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    Vehiclesenvironment

    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS3 DS7 CROSSBACK

    The computer software used only in after-sales operations and for a limited period (October 2020 to January 2021) was incorrect. This may lead to Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) emissions above the regulatory limits. Excessive…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
  40. 2022-01-07
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    Vehiclesinjuries

    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS7 CROSSBACK

    Parts of the retractable roof that are close to the side-curtain airbag may not be sufficiently held in place in the event of an accident. As a result, when the airbag is deployed, passengers sitting in the back seat…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →
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    Passenger car (DS automobiles) · DS7 CROSSBACK e-Tense

    There is a risk of premature wearing of the rear tyres (inner edge of the wheel) that can lead to a sudden loss of tyre pressure, which may increase the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the…

    EU Safety Gate · reported by FranceDS automobilesOfficial notice →