DS DS4 Recall R/2023/165: Affected Vehicles May Have Been Supplied With A Charging Cable That Was Not According To…, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

31 May 2023

Launched

40

vehicles in the UK

JVD/230511EE

Manufacturer’s campaign code

DS recalled DS4 vehicles built between 17 February 2023 and 4 May 2023. Some vehicles may have been supplied with a charging cable that was not according to specification (a risk of a wrong safety calibration feature of the temperature sensor of the charging cable pins). The dealer will check charge cable date and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

Some vehicles may have been supplied with a charging cable that was not according to specification (a risk of a wrong safety calibration feature of the temperature sensor of the charging cable pins). In worst-case this could lead to a thermal incident during charging.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: Affected vehicles may have been supplied with a charging cable that was not according to specification (a risk of a wrong safety calibration feature of the temperature sensor of the charging cable pins). In worst-case this could lead to a thermal incident during charging. Defect: Affected vehicles may have been supplied with a charging cable that was not according to specification (a risk of a wrong safety calibration feature of the temperature sensor of the charging cable pins). In worst-case this could lead to a thermal incident during charging. Remedy: Check charge cable date and replace if necessary.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a thermal incident during charging.

The Fix

The dealer will check charge cable date and replace if necessary.

Are You Affected?

DS4 built between 17 February 2023 and 4 May 2023 may be included. DS estimates 40 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with DS.
2. Book with any franchised DS dealer, quoting the campaign code JVD/230511EE or the DVSA reference R/2023/165. See how to get a DS recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2023/165, launched 31 May 2023. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.