DS DS3 Crossback Recall R/2025/047: dS Automobiles DS3 Crossback eVCU Update, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Feb 2025
- Launched
- 18
- vehicles in the UK
- NQ8-241552EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
DS recalled DS3 Crossback vehicles built between 21 July 2023 and 16 February 2024. Some vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high. The dealer will update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DS Automobiles DS3 Crossback eVCU update Defect: Affected vehicles may not comply with test requirements in the matter of emissions test execution by competent authorities and energy consumption may be too high. Remedy: Update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: dS automobiles DS3 Crossback eVCU update.
The Fix
The dealer will update the electrical Vehicle Control Unit (eVCU) software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
DS3 Crossback built between 21 July 2023 and 16 February 2024 may be included. DS estimates 18 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 NQ8-241552EE or the DVSA reference R/2025/047. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DS3 CrossbackBCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable | Low | R/2026/185 | |
| DS3 CrossbackAlternator protection | Urgent | R/2026/102 | |
| DS3 CrossbackDS automobiles DS3 Crossback ESC software | Book soon | R/2025/454 | |
| DS3 Crossback, DS7 CrossbackOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/347 | |
| DS3 Crossback, DS4DS automobiles fuel pipe | Urgent | R/2025/284 |
This is one of 32 DS recalls in DVSA’s data. The DS recall launched before it was R/2025/013 on 9 Jan 2025, for dS automobiles DS7 selective catalytic reduction diagnosis issues. The one launched after it was R/2025/057 on 13 Feb 2025, for dS DS4 fuel pipe leakage. You can also see every DS recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/047, launched 7 February 2025. 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.