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DS DS 4 II problems (2021–today)

The only engine of the DS DS 4 II that we have documented, the 1.5 BlueHDi, has high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict depends on the version: «Buy» for 1.5 BlueHDi with 8 mm chain (from February 2023); «With caution» for 1.5 BlueHDi 75-130 with 7 mm chain (October 2017 - January 2023).[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Outside the engine: Outside the engine, the DS 4 II has a 2026 recall for the interior door handles (VSM module software) and two smaller campaigns (E-Tense charging cable and a 2022 subframe issue). The fiches-auto.fr owner reports complain mostly about the DS Iris multimedia and the key module. Independent studies are lacking: there are only 27 reports.[7][8]

DS DS 4 II (2021–today)
Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.
02468104.5out of 10

DS DS 4 II rating: low reliability

Calculated using only 9 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. Limited evidence: it is based on few sources or few documented faults, so it is not included in the rankings. Having few documented faults does not mean it is reliable: it may simply be little studied. How it is calculated

  • Engine2.94 faults
  • Gearbox10.0No documented faults
  • Suspension7.52 faults
  • Brakes10.0No documented faults
  • Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
  • Steering10.0No documented faults
  • Electrical system7.91 fault
  • Headlights and lights10.0No documented faults
  • Electronics and infotainment8.61 fault
  • Climate control10.0No documented faults
  • Bodywork and interior7.91 fault
  • Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults

The weak points of the DS DS 4 II

  1. 1Critical severity: Wear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts1.5 BlueHDi engine · repair €730–€820
  2. 2High severity: Seizure of the high-pressure pump and injection system1.5 BlueHDi engine
  3. 3High severity: Interior door handles disabled by a VSM module software faultBodywork and interior
  4. 4High severity: DS 4 E-Tense charging cable with a faulty plug temperature sensorElectrical system
  5. 5High severity: Subframe bolts not tightened properly on a 2022 batchSuspension

Documented engine

The first label is the most serious fault affecting that engine in this car; the second, our verdict for the versions it is fitted to. Each engine's risk index is calculated only from the faults that affect this car (how we calculate it). We only show engines we have documented with sources: if yours does not appear, we have not analysed it yet. View all engines

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Outside the engine

3 recalls and campaigns documented, the latest: Interior door handles disabled by VSM module software. See the campaigns for the DS DS 4 II

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1.5 BlueHDi

PSA/Stellantis 1.5 BlueHDi (DV5) · Diesel

In the DS 4 II
since 2021[6][9]
Name
1.5 BlueHDi 130
Faults that affect it
4 · all of high or critical severity
Risk index on this car
71
High risk

Verdict for the versions it uses

  • 1.5 BlueHDi 75-130 with 7 mm chain (October 2017 - January 2023)2017–2023 · 75–130 hp · DV5RC, DV5RD, DV5RE, DV5RCE, DV5RCF, DV5RUC

    With caution

    Worth buying if the chain campaign has been carried out and the servicing is documented with the required oil, because Stellantis's 10-year or 240,000 km cover depends on it, and that cover requires following the manufacturer's recommendations and presenting invoices.[1][2][3]

  • No problems are known with the reinforced chain. You only need to check by VIN for two recent campaigns: the injection rail one (units from July to October 2025) and the water pump sprocket one (October 2025 to February 2026).[4][5][6]

Faults that affect the DS 4 II

Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The 1.5 BlueHDi has 5 documented faults in total.

  1. Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentTimingWear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshaftsIn 1.5 BlueHDi engines built between October 2017 and January 2023, the 7 mm chain linking the camshafts can stretch and break, causing serious engine damage. Stellantis has recalled them and covers the fault for 10 years or 240,000 km.Repair (garage): €730–€820
  2. High severityFrequency: OccasionalInjectionSeizure of the high-pressure pump and injection systemSome early 1.5 BlueHDi engines have suffered seizure of the Bosch high-pressure pump, with juddering or the engine stalling on the road, sometimes before 50,000 km. The repair means replacing the entire injection system and the fuel tank.
  3. Critical severityFrequency: RareFuelDiesel leak at the common rail (2026 recall)Stellantis has recalled more than 50,000 vehicles in Europe with 1.5 BlueHDi engines built between July and October 2025: a badly positioned cone on the common rail can loosen the nut and cause a diesel leak with a fire risk. The repair is free.Repair: €0
  4. High severityFrequency: RareTimingWater pump sprocket slipping and belt misalignment (2026 recall)In 1.5 BlueHDi engines built between October 2025 and February 2026, the water pump sprocket can slip and misalign the timing belt, causing a loss of power or the engine stopping. Stellantis replaces the water pump kit free of charge in about 2.5 hours.Repair: €0

DS 4 II 1.5 BlueHDi pageAll versions and faults of the 1.5 BlueHDi

Faults of the DS DS 4 II outside the engine

Suspension, brakes, tyres, electronics and the rest of the car. They occur with any engine.

Checklist for buying a used DS DS 4 II

Check the advert or the paperwork to see which engine the car has and go through its section. Each point comes from a documented fault; you can tick them off as you inspect.

If it has the 1.5 BlueHDi (since 2021)

Wear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts

Critical severity

Seizure of the high-pressure pump and injection system

High severity

Diesel leak at the common rail (2026 recall)

Critical severity

Water pump sprocket slipping and belt misalignment (2026 recall)

High severity

Wear parts for the DS DS 4 II

Brakes, wiper blades, pollen filter and battery, searched for this model. The exact part number depends on the engine and year: confirm it with the registration plate or VIN.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the DS DS 4 II reliable?

The only engine of the DS DS 4 II that we have documented, the 1.5 BlueHDi, has high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict depends on the version: «Buy» for 1.5 BlueHDi with 8 mm chain (from February 2023); «With caution» for 1.5 BlueHDi 75-130 with 7 mm chain (October 2017 - January 2023). Outside the engine, the DS 4 II has a 2026 recall for the interior door handles (VSM module software) and two smaller campaigns (E-Tense charging cable and a 2022 subframe issue). The fiches-auto.fr owner reports complain mostly about the DS Iris multimedia and the key module. Independent studies are lacking: there are only 27 reports.

What problems does the DS DS 4 II have apart from the engine?

Outside the engine, the DS 4 II has a 2026 recall for the interior door handles (VSM module software) and two smaller campaigns (E-Tense charging cable and a 2022 subframe issue). The fiches-auto.fr owner reports complain mostly about the DS Iris multimedia and the key module. Independent studies are lacking: there are only 27 reports. The most important documented faults are: interior door handles disabled by a VSM module software fault (bodywork and interior, high severity), DS 4 E-Tense charging cable with a faulty plug temperature sensor (electrical system, high severity), subframe bolts not tightened properly on a 2022 batch (suspension, high severity) and DS Iris multimedia system and key BSRF module faults (electronics and infotainment, medium severity).[7][8]

What faults does the DS DS 4 II have?

The most important by severity and frequency, on the engines we have documented, are: wear and breakage of the 7 mm chain between the camshafts (1.5 BlueHDi, critical severity), seizure of the high-pressure pump and injection system (1.5 BlueHDi, high severity), diesel leak at the common rail (2026 recall) (1.5 BlueHDi, critical severity) and water pump sprocket slipping and belt misalignment (2026 recall) (1.5 BlueHDi, high severity).

What is the best year to buy a DS DS 4 II?

According to our rating by year, the best is 2024 (8.5/10); the worst rated is 2022 (4.8/10). Each year's rating counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those units: open each year to see what changes.

Does the DS DS 4 II have recalls?

Yes: we have documented 3 campaigns for the DS DS 4 II, such as interior door handles disabled by VSM module software (2026). Check with your VIN at the official service centre whether yours has been done.[7][8]

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  1. Cobertura especial para los 1.5 BlueHDi del Grupo Stellantiscoches.net · Motoring press · published 3 July 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  2. Casse chaîne 1.5 BlueHDi. Stellantis étend sa prise en charge à 7 ans ou 180 000 kmL'argus · Motoring press · published 15 January 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  3. Fiabilité moteur Stellantis 1.5 BlueHDi. Une nouvelle huile pour éviter la casseL'argus · Motoring press · published 14 January 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  4. Llaman a revisión a miles de Citroën, Opel, Peugeot, DS y Fiat en España con el motor diésel 1.5 BlueHDiMotorpasión · Motoring press · published 3 July 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  5. 1.5 BlueHDi. Stellantis rappelle plusieurs milliers de véhicules pour un problème d'injectionL'argus · Motoring press · published 14 March 2026 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  6. Europa amplía la llamada a revisión por los graves problemas del motor 1.5 BlueHDi de StellantisAutonoción · Motoring press · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  7. Tous les problèmes sur DS DS4 2021 (27 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  8. Rappel Stellantis. Environ 45 500 véhicules concernés par un problème de sécuritéL'argus · Motoring press · published 29 July 2026 · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  9. PSA 1.5L BlueHDi: a focus on the DV5 engineSumax · Technical documentation · published July 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026
  10. 1.5 BlueHDi. Stellantis rappelle 930 000 véhicules et étend la couverture à 10 ansL'argus · Motoring press · published 3 July 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  11. Peugeot 1.5 BlueHDi Engine ProblemsGT Automotive · Technical documentation · published 25 September 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026
  12. Motor DV5Oryx Parts · Technical documentation · published 24 January 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
  13. Rappel du 1.5 BlueHDi lié à la chaîne de distributionFiches-auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  14. Moteur 1.5 BlueHDi PSA. Problème de grippage du système d'injectionL'argus · Motoring press · published 6 June 2021 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
  15. Llamada a revisión de Stellantis a estos coches diésel por avería graveAutofácil · Motoring press · published 9 April 2026 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish