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DS 3 Crossback I (became DS 3 in 2023) recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 7 versions affected: 7

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
PureTech 100Petrol · 100 hp PureTech 130 EAT8Petrol · 130 hp PureTech 155 EAT8Petrol · 155 hp BlueHDi 100Diesel · 100 hp BlueHDi 130 EAT8Diesel · 130 hp	Recall: cracked electric power steering motor (steering lock) Recall: fuel leak on the high-pressure line (fire risk)
E-Tense 136 chElectric · 136 hp E-Tense 156 chElectric · 156 hp	Recall: cracked electric power steering motor (steering lock)

Each campaign in detail

Recall: cracked electric power steering motor (steering lock)
Manufacturer recall
A crack in the power steering motor can detach plastic parts from the worm gear and lock the steering. Stellantis recalled 9,524 vehicles worldwide, including 1,440 in France, produced between April and June 2024 (Peugeot 208 II, Opel Corsa and Mokka, Fiat 600 and DS 3 Crossback). The repair is covered by the manufacturer.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
PureTech 100, PureTech 130 EAT8, PureTech 155 EAT8, BlueHDi 100, BlueHDi 130 EAT8, E-Tense 136 ch, E-Tense 156 ch
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Rappel Consommateur - Détail DS3 Crossback (direction assistée électrique) — Rappel Conso (new tab)
- Des centaines de Peugeot 208 ou DS3 Crossback rappelées en France : défaut critique de direction — Clubic (new tab)
Recall: fuel leak on the high-pressure line (fire risk)
Manufacturer recall
A recall (SR/02930/25) concerns DS 3 Crossbacks produced from 8 November 2022 to 17 April 2025: a missing nut on the high-pressure line between the pump and the rail can cause a fuel leak and a fire. The repair is free at DS dealers.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
PureTech 100, PureTech 130 EAT8, PureTech 155 EAT8, BlueHDi 100, BlueHDi 130 EAT8
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- RAPPEL DS automobiles DS3 Crossback, DS4 V2 (SR/02930/25) — Rappalert (new tab)
- Rappel Urgent : Risque d'Incendie sur les Modèles DS3 Crossback et DS4 V2 — Économie Matin (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Known faults	Reliability
Peugeot 2008 II	3	3.0/5
Peugeot 208 II	3	3.0/5
Citroën C3 Aircross I	3	2.5/5
Renault Captur II	1	5.0/5
Opel Mokka II	3	3.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the DS 3 Crossback I (became DS 3 in 2023) had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the DS 3 Crossback I (became DS 3 in 2023): Recall: cracked electric power steering motor (steering lock) ; Recall: fuel leak on the high-pressure line (fire risk).

Which versions of the DS 3 Crossback I (became DS 3 in 2023) are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used DS 3 Crossback I (became DS 3 in 2023)?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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