DS DS7 PHEV Recall R/2023/147: Affected Vehicles May Experience HV Battery Overheating That May Lead To A HV Battery…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Apr 2023
- Launched
- 496
- vehicles in the UK
- JQF/221090CO
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
DS recalled DS7 PHEV vehicles built between 19 February 2019 and 22 November 2022. Some vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire. The dealer will reprogram the BMS (Battery Management System) with enhanced battery monitoring software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire. Defect: Affected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire. Remedy: The BMS (Battery Management System) will be reprogrammed with enhanced battery monitoring software.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogram the BMS (Battery Management System) with enhanced battery monitoring software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
DS7 PHEV built between 19 February 2019 and 22 November 2022 may be included. DS estimates 496 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with DS, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with DS.
- Book with any franchised DS dealer, quoting the campaign code JQF/221090CO or the DVSA reference R/2023/147. See how to get a DS recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| DS7 PHEVAffected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing plate/battery cover over the vehicle lifetime due to water intrusion | Urgent | R/2023/136 | |
| DS7 PHEVAffected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire | Urgent | R/2023/137 | |
| DS7 PHEVAffected vehicles may experience HV Battery overheating that may lead to a HV Battery thermal runaway and in a worst case to a battery or vehicle fire | Urgent | R/2023/104 | |
| DS NO8 (BEV)Electrical harness protection | Urgent | R/2026/317 | |
| DS4Risk of wrong fuel pipe routing | Urgent | R/2026/197 |
This is one of 32 DS recalls in DVSA’s data. The DS recall launched before it was R/2023/136 on 6 Apr 2023, for affected vehicles may face the risk of perforation of the HV battery reinforcing…. The one launched after it was R/2023/112 on 11 Apr 2023, for affected vehicles may have incorrect BEMP software which can lead to incorrect low beam…. You can also see every DS recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/147, launched 8 April 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.