DS Automobiles DS 7 recalls

20 official safety recalls for the DS Automobiles DS 7 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. Stop-start system may not shut off the engine

    Reported September 29, 2025Model years 2023–2025DVSA recall R/2025/418EU Safety Gate SR/03587/25548 vehicles affected

    Incorrect body control module coding may prevent the engine from shutting off in stop-start mode. The body control module software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DS DS7 Crossback BCM software Stop/Start system
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    Update the Body Control Module software.

  2. Traction battery may overheat

    Reported September 8, 2025Model years 2019–2021DVSA recall R/2025/383EU Safety Gate SR/03302/25169 vehicles affected

    A high-voltage battery fault could cause overheating and, in the worst case, a battery or vehicle fire. Stop plug-in and eSave charging until rework. The battery software will be updated or the battery replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DS DS7 Crossback Traction Battery
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    Update the battery management software or replace the High Voltage Battery if necessary.

  3. Emissions warning light may not illuminate

    Reported August 18, 2025Model years 2017–2020DVSA recall R/2025/347EU Safety Gate SR/03152/25542 vehicles affected

    On-board diagnostics for the selective catalytic reduction system or diesel particle filter may not work correctly, so the malfunction indicator light may not illuminate when there is a fault. Engine control unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    Update the Engine Control Unit software to ensure compliance to regulations.

  4. Camshaft chain may wear or break

    Reported July 3, 2025Model years 2017–2023DVSA recall R/2025/248EU Safety Gate SR/02583/251,473 vehicles affected

    Premature camshaft chain wear may cause abnormal noise or, in the worst case, chain breakage. Software will be updated and the engine checked; the chain will be replaced if needed. If no problem is found, the oil will be changed to a higher-viscosity type with anti-wear additives.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DS Automobiles DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    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.

  5. Engine control software may be incorrect

    Reported January 9, 2025Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2025/013EU Safety Gate SR/00429/25377 vehicles affected

    Engine control unit software may not meet specification. Modified software will be uploaded to the unit.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DS Automobiles DS7 Selective Catalytic Reduction diagnosis issues.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software is not according to specification.
    Remedy
    Upload modified software to the ECU.

  6. Rear tie rod arm may move on its bushing

    Reported December 6, 2024Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2024/488EU Safety Gate SR/00221/25482 vehicles affected

    A rear tie rod arm bushing may not be crimped to specification, allowing the arm to move on the bushing. Both rear tie rod arms will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DS Automobiles DS7 Crossback Rear Axle Adjustment Rod.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the rear tie toe arm bushing was not crimped to specification which could allow movement of the arm on the bushing.
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the rear tie toe arm will be replaced on both sides.

  7. Radio software may deactivate safety assists

    Reported December 6, 2024Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2024/48734 vehicles affected

    A long press of the radio's ADAS button may deactivate Active Emergency Brake and Lane Keep Assist. The radio software will be updated over the air and the installation checked remotely.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DS Automobiles DS3 DS7 Radio software via OTA update
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    On the affected vehicles the radio software will be updated by an Over-The-Air update which will be remotely checked as successfully installed.

  8. Steering wheel calibration may be incorrect

    Reported October 23, 2024Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2024/42219 vehicles affected

    The steering wheel may not be correctly calibrated. It will be checked and recalibrated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DS DS7 Crossback Steering Wheel Calibration
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the steering wheel calibration may not be correct.
    Remedy
    Check and re-calibrate the steering wheel.

  9. High-voltage battery may overheat

    Reported July 1, 2024Model years 2019–2021DVSA recall R/2024/27449 vehicles affected

    A fault in the high-voltage battery may cause charging problems or overheating, with a risk of battery or vehicle fire. The high-voltage battery will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DS DS7 Crossback PHEV Traction Battery
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    Replace the High Voltage Battery.

  10. Headlamp correction may be incorrect when loaded

    Reported April 11, 2023Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2023/11273 vehicles affected

    Incorrect BEMP software may cause low beam correction to be wrong when the vehicle is loaded. Updated BEMP headlamp software will be installed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    Install updated BEMP headlamp software.

  11. High-voltage battery may overheat

    Reported April 8, 2023Model years 2019–2022DVSA recall R/2023/147496 vehicles affected

    The high-voltage battery may overheat, potentially leading to thermal runaway and, in the worst case, a battery or vehicle fire. The battery management system will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

  12. Water intrusion may perforate the high-voltage battery cover

    Reported April 6, 2023Model years 2021DVSA recall R/2023/136448 vehicles affected

    Water intrusion may cause perforation of the high-voltage battery reinforcing plate or cover over the vehicle's lifetime. Protective wax will be applied between the plate and cover.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion.
    Remedy
    A protective wax will be applied between HV battery reinforcing plate and battery cover.

  13. High-voltage battery may overheat

    Reported April 4, 2023Model years 2019–2022DVSA recall R/2023/13762 vehicles affected

    The high-voltage battery may overheat, potentially leading to thermal runaway and, in the worst case, a battery or vehicle fire. The battery management system will be reprogrammed with enhanced monitoring software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

  14. High-voltage battery may overheat

    Reported April 4, 2023Model years 2019–2022DVSA recall R/2023/104177 vehicles affected

    The high-voltage battery may overheat and enter thermal runaway, potentially causing a battery or vehicle fire. The battery management system will be reprogrammed with enhanced monitoring software.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.

  15. Fixings may be incorrectly tightened

    Reported February 23, 2023Model years 2022–2023DVSA recall R/2023/0823 vehicles affected

    Several fixings may have the wrong torque, which could reduce vehicle control and cause electrical connections to overheat. The fixings will be checked and tightened to the correct torque.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    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.
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    Check and tighten fixings to correct torque.

  16. Rear tyres may wear prematurely

    Reported November 23, 2021Model years 2019–2021EU Safety Gate A12/00011/22

    The inner edges of the rear tyres may wear prematurely, potentially causing sudden pressure loss and increasing accident risk. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    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 requirements laid down in 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
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  17. Roof parts may cause cuts when airbag deploys

    Reported October 6, 2021Model years 2021EU Safety Gate A12/00013/22

    Parts of the retractable roof near the side-curtain airbag may not be held securely in a crash. When the airbag deploys, rear passengers could contact materials that cause cuts. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    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 may come into contact with materials that can cause cuts. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in 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
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  18. Traction battery cells may be missing an anode

    Reported December 1, 2020EU Safety Gate A12/01029/21

    Some battery cells may be missing an anode, which could cause a short circuit and thermal runaway, emitting toxic smoke without flame. The remedy is a recall of the product from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Fire
    Defect
    Certain cells of the traction batteries may be missing an anode.This could result in a short circuit and lead to a thermal runaway of the battery, causing it to emit toxic smoke without flame. The product does not meet the requirements laid down in 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
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  19. Rear seat-back may not lock

    Reported February 27, 2020EU Safety Gate A12/01050/20

    An incorrect rear tray support trim may prevent the rear seat-back from locking, increasing the risk of injury. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    An incorrect rear tray support trim may be mounted on the affected vehicles (long trim instead of a short trim). As a result, it will not be possible to lock the rear seat-back, increasing the risk of an injury.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  20. Driver's airbag may not meet specification

    Reported February 25, 2019Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2019/063EU Safety Gate A12/0669/1911 vehicles affected

    A component of the driver's airbag may not meet specification. The driver's airbag will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    A DRIVER'S AIRBAG COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO CORRECT SPECIFICATION
    Defect
    A component of the driver's airbag may not be correct to specification.
    Remedy
    Replace the Driver�s airbag.

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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