DS DS3 Crossback, DS7 Crossback Recall R/2025/248: dS Automobiles DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 3 Jul 2025
- Launched
- 1,473
- vehicles in the UK
- NY5 -251380CO
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
DS recalled DS3 Crossback, DS7 Crossback vehicles built between 4 October 2017 and 31 January 2023. Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case. The dealer will update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DS Automobiles DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain Defect: Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case. Remedy: Update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. Check the engine noise and replace the chain if required. If no problem found change the oil to one with higher viscosity and special anti-wear additives.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
The Fix
The dealer will update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
DS3 Crossback, DS7 Crossback built between 4 October 2017 and 31 January 2023 may be included. DS estimates 1,473 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 NY5 -251380CO or the DVSA reference R/2025/248. 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 | |
| DS7 CrossbackDS DS7 Crossback BCM software Stop/Start system | Low | R/2025/418 | |
| DS7 CrossbackDS DS7 Crossback traction battery | Urgent | R/2025/383 |
This is one of 32 DS recalls in DVSA’s data. The DS recall launched before it was R/2025/123 on 24 Mar 2025, for traction battery software. The one launched after it was R/2025/284 on 18 Jul 2025, for dS automobiles fuel pipe. You can also see every DS recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/248, launched 3 July 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.