Citroen Ds3 reliability

The operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected due to material detaching from the timing belt.

Fix: Check and if necessary replace the timing belt and other components of the braking assistance system including the vacuum pump. Additionally alter servicing schedules depending on usage.

Recalled models: DS3 · 3,101 vehicles

The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.

Fix: Update detection software inspect and if necessary replace vacuum pump and timing belt.

Recalled models: DS3 · 21,226 vehicles

On affected vehicles there may be a defect in the operation of the urea injector which may become blocked leading to NOx emissions exceeding regulatory limits.

Fix: Update the ECU software to avoid the blockage of the urea injector

Recalled models: DS3 CROSSBACK · 168 vehicles

Front air bag igniters may not deploy correctly.

Fix: Check and if necessary replace the affected front airbags.

Recalled models: DS3 · 1,080 vehicles

The routing of the rear brake pipes may not be correct and could cause them to fail.

Fix: Check and replace affected pipes if necessary

Recalled models: DS3 CROSSBACK · 15 vehicles

Possible non-conformity in the fuel tank manufacturing process could result in fuel seepage

Fix: Check and change fuel tank if necessary

Recalled models: DS3 · 1,090 vehicles

The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which do not comply with the regulatory limits.

Fix: Download new engine management software

Recalled models: DS3 · 5,290 vehicles

An engine component may not be to specification which could result in loss of engine performance. This may lead to the engine stalling and potentially causing an engine failure. In very unlikely circumstances the vehicle speed may increase without warning but will stop on its own after a few seconds.

Fix: On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.

Recalled models: DS3 · 75 vehicles

Due to a deviation in the production process certain suspension and steering fixings may not have been tightened to the correct torque.

Fix: On affected vehicles check fixings as indicated by the manufacturer. Replace any damaged fixings and tighten all relevant fixings to correct torque.

Recalled models: DS3 · 127 vehicles

A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator

Recalled models: DS3 · 16 vehicles

In the event of emergency braking or during an ESP regulation phase (e.g. avoiding manoeuvre) the hydraulic block may not prevent the locking of a wheel which could affect control of the vehicle.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the braking system hydraulic block

Recalled models: DS3 · 787 vehicles

An oil leak could develop at the turbocharger lubrication union retaining bolt due to a non-conformity of this part.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger lubrication union bolt and its seals.

Recalled models: DS3 · 17 vehicles

It is possible that the front subframe and suspension wishbones mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could result in the mounting bolt working loose and falling from the vehicle plus the possibility of the insecurity of the subframe or the front suspension wishbone. This can cause an issue with the handling or even loss of control of the vehicle.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to check and retorque the front subframe and suspension wishbone mounting bolts.

Recalled models: DS3 · 24 vehicles

Front subframes on affected vehicles may show signs of damage to the left hand mounting point caused during the manufacturing process. Over time this may affect durability and cause the mounting to fail. This can affect security of components attached to the subframe and may affect control of the vehicle.

Fix: Prior to failure the driver should notice excessive noise from this area. As a safety measure affected vehicles should be checked and where necessary the subframe replaced.

Recalled models: DS3 · 28 vehicles

The front suspension wishbone mounting bolts might not have been manufactured to the correct specification potentially causing a risk of these parts breaking. Broken mounting bolts can be noticed by the driver through noises and poor directional control.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front suspension wishbone mounting bolts.

Recalled models: DS3 · 3,092 vehicles

It has been established that the high pressure fuel rail pipes on the engine have not been torqued to the correct specification. This can result in poor sealing of the rail which can cause as fuel leak onto the engine. If the vaporised fuel comes into contact with a hot engine component there can be a risk of an engine bay fire.

Fix: Recall all the affected vehicles and retorque the high pressure fuel rail pipes.

Recalled models: DS3 · 279 vehicles

It has been identified that it is possible that the rear screen seal may not be to specification. This could lead to water ingress into the boot area which in extreme cases could cause the rear screen to become insecure in its housing.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the rear screen seal.

Recalled models: DS3 · 19 vehicles

It has been established that the con-rod (big end) shell bearings may not have been manufactured to specification. This could lead to premature deterioration of the shells and if not identified it could result in engine failure.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace con-rod shell bearings.

Recalled models: DS3 · 1,169 vehicles

It is possible that the left hand wheel bolts may not have been torqued to the correct specification. This could lead to noise or vibration from the wheels and if not rectified it could result in wheel detachment and loss of control of the vehicle.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles to check and if necessary re-torque the wheel bolts.

Recalled models: DS3 · 129 vehicles

The battery earth cable dimensions are incorrect and may cause the cable to break. This will then cause the engine to cut out.

Fix: Replace the battery negative cable with a new dimension cable. (length and terminal)

Recalled models: DS3 · 123 vehicles

The ABS block may not conform to manufacturer specification. This could affect the operation of the ABS/ESP systems on the rare occasions that they are activated.

Fix: The hydraulic ABS/ESP block will be checked and if necessary replaced.

Recalled models: DS3 · 963 vehicles

The engine may cut out as a dimensional nonconformity of the earth cable could lead to it breaking.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the battery earth cable.

Recalled models: DS3 · 981 vehicles

The battery earth return cable is not to the correct specification which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail. This could result in the engine cutting out.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.

Recalled models: DS3 · 1,276 vehicles

The front suspension lower swivel joint may not be tightened correctly. If the bolt slackens the joint may separate. This could adversely affect the directional control of the vehicle.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary correct the tightening torque of the lower swivel joint clamp bolt.

Recalled models: DS3 · 7 vehicles

The earth cable for the battery may be too short and could break. If this happens the vehicle electrical circuit will fail. This could cause the engine to cut out.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the battery earth cable.

Recalled models: DS3 · 589 vehicles

On affected vehicles the drivers airbag nay not be of conformity. This non-conformity could lead to poor deployment of the airbag in the event of a collision.

Fix: Replace drivers airbag

Recalled models: DS3 · 25 vehicles

The battery earth return cable maybe too short which during vehicle operation may cause it to fail at its gearbox mounting point. This could result in the engine cutting out.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicle and replace the battery earth return cable.

Recalled models: DS3 · 9,175 vehicles

The fuel tank mounting bolts may have been incorrectly torqued this may cause the mountings to become loose which can lead to stress on the fuel pipes and subsequently a fuel leak.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles to check and if necessary retorque of the mounting bolts.

Recalled models: DS3 · 44 vehicles

The bonnet lock fixing bolts may not be fully secure which can result in noise and vibration and in rare cases insecure holding by the bonnet catch and lock.

Fix: On recalled vehicles the tightness of the bonnet lock fixing bolts will be checked and where necessary tightened to specification.

Recalled models: DS3 · 67 vehicles

The front axle fixings may not have been tightened sufficiently. This may result in the front axle becoming insecure which may in rare cases if not corrected cause directional control to become impaired.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the front axle fixings and where necessary tighten them to specification.

Recalled models: DS3 · 36 vehicles

The front right hand drive-shaft may fail.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles to check and if necessary replace the right hand drive-shaft

Recalled models: DS3 · 114 vehicles