DS DS3 Crossback Recall R/2026/185: bCM Software Missing Telltale If LKA Unavailable, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Apr 2026
- Launched
- 76
- vehicles in the UK
- GU5 - 261316EE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
DS recalled DS3 Crossback vehicles built between 13 March 2024 and 4 April 2025. The Lane Keep Assist tell-tale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster. The dealer will update the body control module software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The Lane Keep Assist tell-tale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable Defect: On affected vehicles the Lane Keep Assist tell-tale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster. Remedy: Update the Body Control Module software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable.
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?
DS3 Crossback built between 13 March 2024 and 4 April 2025 may be included. DS estimates 76 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 GU5 - 261316EE or the DVSA reference R/2026/185. 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 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 | |
| DS3 Crossback, DS7 CrossbackDS automobiles DV5R engines camshaft chain | Low | R/2025/248 |
This is one of 32 DS recalls in DVSA’s data. The DS recall launched before it was R/2026/175 on 21 Apr 2026, for vSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera. The one launched after it was R/2026/197 on 3 Jun 2026, for risk of wrong fuel pipe routing. You can also see every DS recall, all recalls launched in 2026 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2026/185, launched 27 April 2026. 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.