UK Vehicle Recall Check
DS is the Stellantis group's French premium brand, spun out of Citroën in 2014 and best known for the DS 7 Crossback and the DS 3 supermini. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
DS shares its platforms, engines and many components with Citroën, Peugeot and Vauxhall, and most DS safety recalls mirror those across the wider Stellantis range — including the high-profile Takata airbag “do not drive” notice on selected DS 3 model years, the 1.2 PureTech engine wet-belt and fuel-system campaigns, and various 1.6 BlueHDi diesel programmes. A quick check confirms whether anything needs booking in at a DS Store for your specific VIN.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered DS, including the DS 3, DS 3 Crossback, DS 4, DS 5, DS 7, DS 7 Crossback and DS 9. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
High-profile Takata airbag “do not drive” notice on selected older DS 3 model years (shared with the Citroën C3 programme), prompting accelerated free replacement of front-airbag inflators.
1.2 PureTech engine fuel-system and timing-belt-in-oil campaigns addressing wet-belt degradation across the Stellantis PureTech range.
Selected E-Tense plug-in hybrid high-voltage-battery and on-board-charger campaigns, addressed via a free dealer workshop visit.
The full list of DVLA-recorded DS safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | DS3 CROSSBACK | BCM software missing telltale if LKA unavailable |
| Apr 2026 | DS4 V2 | VSM software missing AEB telltale in case of blind camera. |
| Mar 2026 | DS3 CROSSBACK | Alternator protection |
| Oct 2025 | DS3 CROSSBACK | DS Automobiles DS3 Crossback ESC software |
| Sept 2025 | DS7 CROSSBACK | DS DS7 Crossback BCM software Stop/Start system |
| Sept 2025 | DS7 CROSSBACK | DS DS7 Crossback Traction Battery |
| Aug 2025 | DS3 CROSSBACK | Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics |
| Aug 2025 | DS7 CROSSBACK | Emission recall – On Board Diagnostics |
| Jul 2025 | DS3 CROSSBACK | DS Automobiles Fuel Pipe |
| Jul 2025 | DS4 | DS Automobiles Fuel Pipe |
| Jul 2025 | DS7 CROSSBACK | DS Automobiles DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain |
| Jul 2025 | DS3 CROSSBACK | DS Automobiles DV5R Engines Camshaft Chain |
| Mar 2025 | DS3 CROSSBACK | Traction Battery software |
| Feb 2025 | DS4 | DS DS4 Fuel Pipe Leakage |
| Feb 2025 | DS3 CROSSBACK | DS Automobiles DS3 Crossback eVCU update |
| Jan 2025 | DS7 CROSSBACK | DS Automobiles DS7 Selective Catalytic Reduction diagnosis issues. |
| Dec 2024 | DS3 CROSSBACK | DS Automobiles DS3 DS7 Radio software via OTA update |
| Dec 2024 | DS7 CROSSBACK | DS Automobiles DS3 DS7 Radio software via OTA update |
| Dec 2024 | DS7 CROSSBACK | DS Automobiles DS7 Crossback Rear Axle Adjustment Rod. |
| Oct 2024 | DS7 CROSSBACK | DS DS7 Crossback Steering Wheel Calibration |
Every DS check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
DS DS 3
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
DS DS 3
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most DS vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
If the recall is still outstanding for the VIN, the report will flag it. Owners of affected DS 3 model years are urged not to drive the vehicle until the airbag inflator is replaced, free of charge, at a DS Store or authorised Citroën Dealer.
Pre-2015 DS-branded models registered as Citroëns (e.g. Citroën DS 3, DS 4, DS 5) should be checked on the Citroën page. From 2015 onwards DS is a standalone brand and DS-registered vehicles should be checked here.
Each Stellantis brand has its own dedicated recall check. Use the Citroën, Peugeot, Vauxhall, Fiat or Jeep pages for those vehicles — recall data is brand- and VIN-specific.
DS is part of Stellantis. Recall checks for these sister brands are available too.
DS maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.