DS DS 3 (2009–2019)Faults with the timing chain
Timing chain of the DS DS 3: problems and faults
In the DS DS 3 there are 2 documented faults with the timing chain: timing chain and tensioner stretch (turbo versions, before 2012) (1.6 THP engine) and wear of the timing chain and tensioner (1.4/1.6 VTi engine).
- Critical severity: Timing chain and tensioner stretch (turbo versions, before 2012) · 1.6 THP engine
- Critical severity: Wear of the timing chain and tensioner · 1.4/1.6 VTi engine
Most serious fault: Critical severity
Faults by engine
From most to least important. Check the affected years and versions on each page.
Symptoms these faults cause
Parts for the DS DS 3 for faults with the timing chain
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Timing chain kit (chain, guides and tensioner)
Timing chain kit (chain, guides and tensioner)
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Frequently asked questions
What faults with the timing chain does the DS DS 3 have?
In the DS DS 3 there are 2 documented faults with the timing chain: timing chain and tensioner stretch (turbo versions, before 2012) (1.6 THP engine) and wear of the timing chain and tensioner (1.4/1.6 VTi 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 timing chain?
The documented faults affect the 1.6 THP and 1.4/1.6 VTi engines. Check the years and versions on each page: they do not always affect every unit.
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Sources
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- Distribution : les moteurs à problèmesFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · published April 2025 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
- Tickende Zeitbombe: So zuverlässig ist der Prince-Motor von PSA und BMWGebrauchtwagenberater.de · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German