DS DS 3 (2009–2019)Faults with the ignition coils

Ignition coils and spark plugs of the DS DS 3: problems and faults

High severity: Spark plug breakage on the 130 hp 1.2 PureTech turbo · 1.2 PureTech engine
Medium severity: Spark plugs and ignition coils that wear out early on the 1.6 THP · 1.6 THP engine

Most serious fault: High severity

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Faults by engine

From most to least important. Check the affected years and versions on each page.

DS 3 1.2 PureTech

- High severityFrequency: OccasionalIgnitionSpark plug breakage on the 130 hp 1.2 PureTech turboOn the 130 hp 1.2 PureTech/e-THP turbo the original spark plugs can break; if a fragment falls into the cylinder it can damage the engine. Autojournal cites a 2015 recall to replace them on the 308 II.

DS 3 1.6 THP

- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalIgnitionSpark plugs and ignition coils that wear out early on the 1.6 THPOn the 1.6 THP turbo a noticeable minority of owners replace spark plugs and coils earlier than expected: fiches-auto.fr records ignition warnings in 12% of opinions on the 200 hp THP. It causes judder and the engine warning light.

Symptoms these faults cause

Parts for the DS DS 3 for faults with the ignition coils

The same search across several shops so you can compare prices. The part number varies with the engine and year: confirm it with the registration plate or VIN.

1.6 THP spark plug set
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1.6 THP ignition coil
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Frequently asked questions

What faults with the ignition coils does the DS DS 3 have?

In the DS DS 3 there are 2 documented faults with the ignition coils: spark plug breakage on the 130 hp 1.2 PureTech turbo (1.2 PureTech engine) and spark plugs and ignition coils that wear out early on the 1.6 THP (1.6 THP engine). Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and how to check for it.

Which engines of the DS DS 3 have faults with the ignition coils?

The documented faults affect the 1.2 PureTech and 1.6 THP engines. Check the years and versions on each page: they do not always affect every unit.

Have you had a fault with the ignition coils on your DS DS 3? Tell us at what mileage and how much you paid. Report your fault.

Sources

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Peugeot 308 : quelles sont les pannes les plus fréquentes sur les 3 générationsAutojournal · Motoring press · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French
Fiabilité des 1.6 THPFiches-auto.fr · Reliability study · consulted 30 October 2026 · in French