DS DS3 Crossback Recall R/2024/137: Cross Carline Engine Software, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 13 Mar 2024
- Launched
- 74
- vehicles in the UK
- MJ4 -230429EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
DS recalled DS3 Crossback vehicles built between 4 January 2022 and 20 December 2022. Below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements. The dealer will check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Cross carline Engine software Defect: On affected vehicles below 12500 miles under certain conditions engine emissions may lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements. Remedy: Check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to a non-compliance to regulatory requirements.
The Fix
The dealer will check the mileage of the vehicle and update the ECU (Engine Control Unit) calibration on vehicles below 12500 miles. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
DS3 Crossback built between 4 January 2022 and 20 December 2022 may be included. DS estimates 74 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 MJ4 -230429EE or the DVSA reference R/2024/137. 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?.
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This is one of 32 DS recalls in DVSA’s data. The DS recall launched before it was R/2023/166 on 7 Jun 2023, for a fuel pipe could develop a leak in the engine compartment which could lead to a risk of a…. The one launched after it was R/2024/274 on 1 Jul 2024, for dS DS7 Crossback PHEV traction battery. You can also see every DS recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/137, launched 13 March 2024. 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.