Citroën DS5 - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Citroën DS5

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 DS5, 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 DS5. 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 DS5 have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest DS5’s Issues in the EU

All DS5´s EU Recalls

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.

Check the vehicle’s history

See also: Citroën DS5 Owners’ Reviews.

Latest DS5’s Issues in the UK

CITROEN DS5 (2009 – 2017) – FRONT AIRBAG
on 17/09/2020
CITROEN DS5 (02/09/2009 – 12/04/2017) RECALL: Problem description: Front airbag igniters may not deploy correctly.
CITROEN DS5 (2013 – 2016) – INCORRECT EMISSIONS LEVEL
on 25/09/2019
CITROEN DS5 (25/09/2013 – 15/05/2016) RECALL: Problem description: The calibration of the engine management software could result in emissions of NOx which […]
CITROEN DS5 – ENGINE MAY OVERHEAT
on 04/08/2018
CITROEN DS5 ( 15/05/2013 – 24/04/2015) DEFECT: The engine electronic cooling management control strategy and the maximum temperature alert threshold […]