Last update 16. 02. 2024
Common problems with the Citroën DS3
Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Citroën DS3, for which Citroën has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.
If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Citroën DS3. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.
The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Citroën DS3 have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.
Latest DS3’s Issues in the EU
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Citroën DS3 Owners’ Reviews.
Latest DS3’s Issues in the UK
- CITROEN DS3 (2016 – 2017) – THE TIMING BELT
on 23/06/2021CITROEN DS3 (17/03/2016 – 15/03/2017) RECALL: Problem description: The operation of the brake vacuum pump may be affected due to material detaching from the […]
- CITROEN DS3 (2013 – 2017) – THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP – TIMING BELTon 20/01/2021
CITROEN DS3 (20/03/2013 – 01/04/2017) RECALL: Problem description: The brake vacuum pump may be affected by material detaching from the timing belt.
- CITROEN DS3 (2009 – 2017) – FRONT AIRBAGon 17/09/2020
CITROEN DS3 (02/09/2009 – 12/04/2017) RECALL: Problem description: Front airbag igniters may not deploy correctly.
Currently 5156 Recalls