Citroen DS5 recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 11 safety recalls naming the Citroen DS5, launched from 2013 to 2025. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Citroen DS5 recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 11
- 2013 to 2025
- Latest recall
- 31 July 2025
- R/2025/300
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Citroen DS5 recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Citroen C4 Citroen DS5 Driver Airbag (Takata)
R/2025/300, launched 31 July 2025. Also covers the C4
Defect: On affected vehicles the Takata airbag inflators may deteriorate over time. This may cause some inflators to rupture with too much force in a crash capable of causing serious injury or death in a worst-case scenario.
Remedy: Replace Driver Airbag module. You are advised not to drive the vehicle.
FRONT AIR BAG IGNITERS MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY
R/2019/339, launched 17 September 2020, 1,080 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3, C4, DS3, DS4
Defect: Front air bag igniters may not deploy correctly.
Remedy: Check and if necessary replace the affected front airbags.
DUE TO THE CALIBRATION OF THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE NOX EMISSIONS MAY NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATORY LIMITS
R/2019/329, launched 26 September 2019, 5,290 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C3 Picasso, C4, C4 Picasso, DS3, DS4
Defect: The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which do not comply with the regulatory limits.
Remedy: Download new engine management software
Engine oil gallery sealing plug incorrectly tightened
R/2018/187, launched 19 July 2018, 37 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4, DS7, Dispatch, Relay, SpaceTourer
Defect: On the affected vehicles the tightening of a sealing plug on the engine oil gallery may not be correct to specification.This could lead over time to an oil leak which in rare cases could result in oil leaking on to the road.
Remedy: The remedy consists of tightening the engine oil gallery sealing plug to the correct torque.
ENGINE MAY OVERHEAT
R/2018/049, launched 13 February 2018, 2,098 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4, C4 Picasso, C5
Defect: The engine electronic cooling management control strategy and the maximum temperature alert threshold could cause the engine to overheat. This could result in a warning light and a message being displayed on the instrument panel.
Remedy: On affected vehicles download a new engine management software in order to modify the cooling management parameters to improve the control of the engine operating temperature.
ENGINE COMPONENT MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION
R/2017/339, launched 15 December 2017, 75 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Berlingo, C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4 Picasso, DS3, DS4
Defect: 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.
Remedy: On affected vehicles carry out a functional diagnostic check of the engine. If necessary replace the engine.
STARTER SUPPLY WIRE MAY CHAFE
R/2017/208, launched 6 July 2017, 2,014 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4, C5, DS4
Defect: The positioning of the starter motor supply terminal may not conform to specification. Contact with a neighbouring component could cause a short circuit.
Remedy: On affected vehicles check the position of the terminal and where necessary reposition. Replace damaged components if necessary.
GEARBOX ACTUATOR AY NOT BE TO SPECTIFICATION
R/2017/126, launched 7 April 2017, 16 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Berlingo, C4 Cactus, DS3
Defect: A component in the gearbox actuator may not be to the correct specification which may affect gear selection.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the gearbox actuator
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL MAY BE AFFECTED
R/2017/018, launched 24 January 2017, 170 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible that some suspension and brake components were not tightened correctly when building the car. It is possible for the components to become insecure and develop increase in noise from the suspension and increase of free play in steering. If not corrected the directional control and brakes could be affected.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and tighten the affected components to the required specifiaction: rear suspension fixings on the body brake calipers on their supports front subframe fixings on the body front hub carrier fixings on the subframe and on the shock absorbers brake hoses on the calipers and fixings of the underbody deflectors.
FUEL MAY LEAK
R/2015/243, launched 8 December 2015, 9,483 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C8, DS4, Dispatch
Defect: The fuel filter's integrated heater may be defective and could cause the cover to distort. This could cause air ingress and fuel egress. Either could cause poor starting and a warning light should illuminate
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace fuel heater cover. Check and if necessary replace connector.
SPOT WELDS MAY NOT HOLD
R/2013/030, launched 4 March 2013, 4 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On a very limited number of vehicles it is necessary to check the presence of specific spot welds on the vehicle body shell. Should it be identified that one of the welds has been missed in production the vehicle cannot be repaired. In the long term and in very rare cases body noises and squeaking could appear.
Remedy: In the rare case that the vehicle does not comply the vehicle will be removed from the road and the customer will be provided with a replacement vehicle.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Citroen DS5, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Citroen dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.