DS DS7 Crossback Recall R/2025/418: dS DS7 Crossback BCM Software Stop/Start System, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 29 Sep 2025
- Launched
- 548
- vehicles in the UK
- GL8 - 251487EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
DS recalled DS7 Crossback vehicles built between 20 September 2023 and 30 April 2025. The engine will run all the time and will not shut off in start/stop mode due to incorrect Body Control Module coding. The dealer will update the body control module software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine will run all the time and will not shut off in start/stop mode due to incorrect Body Control Module coding.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DS DS7 Crossback BCM software Stop/Start system Defect: On affected vehicles the engine will run all the time and will not shut off in start/stop mode due to incorrect Body Control Module coding. Remedy: Update the Body Control Module software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: dS DS7 Crossback BCM software Stop/Start system.
The Fix
The dealer will update the body control module software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
DS7 Crossback built between 20 September 2023 and 30 April 2025 may be included. DS estimates 548 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 GL8 - 251487EE or the DVSA reference R/2025/418. 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 CrossbackDS DS7 Crossback traction battery | Urgent | R/2025/383 | |
| DS3 Crossback, DS7 CrossbackOn board diagnostics | Low | R/2025/347 | |
| DS3 Crossback, DS7 CrossbackDS automobiles DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/248 | |
| DS7 CrossbackDS automobiles DS7 selective catalytic reduction diagnosis issues | Low | R/2025/013 | |
| DS7 CrossbackDS automobiles DS7 Crossback rear axle adjustment rod | Book soon | R/2024/488 |
This is one of 32 DS recalls in DVSA’s data. The DS recall launched before it was R/2025/383 on 8 Sep 2025, for dS DS7 Crossback traction battery. The one launched after it was R/2025/454 on 22 Oct 2025, for dS automobiles DS3 Crossback ESC software. You can also see every DS recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/418, launched 29 September 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.