Touchscreen / infotainment glitches
usually 0–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Freezes, climate controls on screen lag
Fix: Software update
€0–150
Common faults, service intervals and costs
DS 3 Crossback
2019–now
3
engines covered
14
known faults
17
official recalls
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The DS 3 Crossback has been built since 2019.
For this generation we cover 3 engines and 14 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is On-board charger failure (2019–2024): it usually appears at 20,000–150,000 km and costs €1,500–5,000 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB) | Petrol | Wet belt · 100,000 km | 0W-30 / 0W-20 · PSA B71 2312 / B71 2010 · ~3.25–3.5 L · every 10,000 km |
| 1.5 BlueHDi / EcoBlue (DV5R) | Diesel | Chain | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · PSA B71 2312 · ~4.25 L · every 15,000 km |
| Electric (Stellantis e-CMP: e-208, Corsa-e, e-2008, Mokka-e) | Electric | None (EV) | — |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB)
Wet timing belt degradation
usually 60,000–120,000 km · High risk
Signs: Belt debris clogs oil pickup; oil pressure warning
Fix: Replace belt early; check extended warranty
€700–1,500
Oil consumption
usually 60,000–150,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Low oil warning between services
Fix: Monitor; repair under warranty programme
€200–3,000
Brake vacuum pump failure
usually 80,000–140,000 km · High risk
Signs: Hard brake pedal; linked to belt debris
Fix: Replace pump and belt
€400–900
Belt / oil pump extended warranty check
usually 0–240,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Stellantis extended cover for belt-related damage on many PureTech engines
Fix: Check with the dealer using the VIN; keep service records
free / recall
1.5 BlueHDi / EcoBlue (DV5R)
Timing chain (7 mm) premature wear / breakage
usually 40,000–240,000 km · High risk
model years 2017–2023 only
Signs: Cold-start metallic rattle, timing codes — can destroy the engine (built Oct 2017 – Jan 2023)
Fix: Check Stellantis extended warranty (10 yrs / 240,000 km); 8 mm chain + camshaft carrier kit
€0–3,500
Fuel rail nut leak — fire risk (2023–2025)
usually 0–200,000 km · High risk
model years 2023–2025 only
Signs: Diesel smell in the engine bay
Fix: Check recall status (free)
free / recall
AdBlue tank / pump failure
usually 60,000–160,000 km · High risk
Signs: 'Starting impossible in X km' warning
Fix: Replace the AdBlue module (extended cover exists)
€0–1,300
EGR / DPF
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Power loss, DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Electric (Stellantis e-CMP: e-208, Corsa-e, e-2008, Mokka-e)
On-board charger failure (2019–2024)
usually 20,000–150,000 km · High risk
model years 2019–2024 only
Signs: AC charging stops or will not start; the car charges only at DC rapid chargers
Fix: Software update first, then a new on-board charger. The maker extended its cover for this part, so ask the dealer before paying
€1,500–5,000
Low-voltage battery
usually 120,000–240,000 km · Wear part
Signs: LV battery alert
Fix: Replace
€100–300
Brake calipers seizing (low use)
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Uneven pad wear; regen means brakes rarely used
Fix: Service calipers yearly
€100–400
HV battery capacity loss
usually 150,000–300,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Range ~10–15% below new
Fix: Normal ageing; covered 8 yr / 160,000+ km
free / recall
Gearboxes
EAT6 / EAT8 (Aisin)
EAT8 software / harsh shifts (2017–2020)
usually 20,000–120,000 km · Wear part
model years 2017–2020 only
Signs: Jerky low-speed shifts
Fix: Software update; fluid change at 60,000 km
€0–300
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 10,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| Timing belt kit + water pump (belt runs in oil)Engine | every 100,000 km or every 72 months | €700–1,400 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 9,141, of which 0 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB)1.2 (1,199 cm³) · 96 kW (131 hp) · Petrol | 23.6 % | 2019–2023 | 140 g/km | 6.1 L |
| 1.5 BlueHDi / EcoBlue (DV5R)1.5 (1,499 cm³) · 75 kW (102 hp) · Diesel | 19.3 % | 2019–2021 | 122 g/km | 4.7 L |
| Electric (Stellantis e-CMP: e-208, Corsa-e, e-2008, Mokka-e)100 kW (136 hp) · Electric | 16.8 % | 2019–2024 | — | — |
| 1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB)1.2 (1,199 cm³) · 74 kW (101 hp) · Petrol | 15.7 % | 2019–2023 | 127 g/km | 5.6 L |
| 1.5 BlueHDi / EcoBlue (DV5R)1.5 (1,499 cm³) · 96 kW (131 hp) · Diesel | 9.0 % | 2019–2023 | 128 g/km | 4.8 L |
| 1.2 Petrol1.2 (1,199 cm³) · 114 kW (155 hp) · Petrol | 8.6 % | 2019–2023 | 143 g/km | 6.3 L |
| Electric (Stellantis e-CMP: e-208, Corsa-e, e-2008, Mokka-e)57 kW (77 hp) · Electric | 6.6 % | 2020–2024 | — | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (17). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Lights BCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable27/04/2026 · R/2026/185
- Fire risk Alternator protection09/03/2026 · R/2026/102
- Brakes / ABS / ESP DS Automobiles DS3 Crossback ESC software22/10/2025 · R/2025/454
- Lights Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics18/08/2025 · R/2025/347
- Fire risk DS Automobiles Fuel Pipe18/07/2025 · R/2025/284
- Engine / loss of power DS Automobiles DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain03/07/2025 · R/2025/248
- High voltage / charging Traction Battery software24/03/2025 · R/2025/123
- Engine / loss of power DS Automobiles DS3 Crossback eVCU update07/02/2025 · R/2025/047
The other recalls (9) are listed in the app.
Common questions
Does the DS 3 Crossback have a timing chain or a timing belt?
1.0 / 1.2 PureTech (EB): wet belt · 100,000 km; 1.5 BlueHDi / EcoBlue (DV5R): chain.
What are the known problems with the DS 3 Crossback?
The faults with the highest risk: on-board charger failure (2019–2024) (20,000–150,000 km, €1,500–5,000); timing chain (7 mm) premature wear / breakage (40,000–240,000 km, €0–3,500); wet timing belt degradation (60,000–120,000 km, €700–1,500); adBlue tank / pump failure (60,000–160,000 km, €0–1,300). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used DS 3 Crossback?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN that the recalls have been done (17 have been published for this model). If the engine has a timing belt, ask for the invoice for its replacement: with no proof, assume it has not been done. On the test drive, watch for these signs: AC charging stops or will not start; cold-start metallic rattle, timing codes — can destroy the engine (built Oct 2017 – Jan 2023). The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other generations
Models with the same engines
These models share engines with this car, so they share some of its faults too.
Opel Corsa F 2019–Peugeot 3008 II 2016–2023Citroën C3 III 2016–2024Peugeot 308 II 2013–2021Peugeot 2008 II 2019–Opel Grandland 2017–Opel Crossland 2017–Peugeot 208 II 2019–
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026