2018 DS DS 5 problems
The 2018 DS DS 5 was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 1.6 HDi. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 4 documented faults affect 2018 cars, such as steering wheel vibration when braking.
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2018 DS DS 5 score: acceptable reliability
Calculated using only 6 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine6.12 faults
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension8.8Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.5 times the defects normal for its age
- Brakes8.11 fault and ITV (technical inspection)
- Tyres and wheels9.31 fault
- Steering7.8Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.9 times the defects normal for its age
- Electrical system10.0No documented faults
- Headlights and lights6.9Technical inspection (ITV) only: 1.2 times the defects normal for its age
- Electronics and infotainment8.92 faults
- Climate control10.0No documented faults
- Bodywork and interior7.9Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.9 times the defects normal for its age
- Airbags and safety10.0No documented faults
What changes compared with the 2017 DS DS 5
The same engines and the same documented faults as in 2017.
1.6 HDi engine in the 2018 DS DS 5
Names: 1.6 e-HDi 115 · 1.6 BlueHDi 120
- With caution
1.6 BlueHDi 75/100/120 (DV6FE / DV6FD / DV6FC, 2013-2019)
75–120 hp · DV6FC, DV6FD, DV6FE, DV6FCTED, DV6FDTED
The mechanics derive from the 8V engines, but the AdBlue system is its main source of faults; check that there are no emissions warnings and whether the car falls within Stellantis's extended warranty.[4][5][6]
Faults that affect 2018 cars
- Medium severityFrequency: Very frequentEmissions controlAdBlue tank and pump fault (1.6 BlueHDi)The 1.6 BlueHDi engines (2013-2019) suffer from the AdBlue tank defect of Stellantis diesels: an emissions warning appears with a countdown until starting is prevented. Replacing the tank, with the integrated pump, costs over €1,000 (price in Spain), but there is an extended warranty of up to 8 years.Repair: €1,000–€1,200
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonEmissions controlAdditive-fed particulate filter (Eolys cerine): depleted additive and cloggingThe DPF on the 1.6 HDi and BlueHDi works with an additive (cerine) that runs out at 80,000-120,000 km and has to be topped up for around €100-120 (price in Spain). With a lot of town use the filter clogs and the warning appears; if it is left, a new DPF costs around €1,500.Repair (garage): €100–€1,500Appears at around 80,000 km
Faults outside the engine in the 2018 DS DS 5
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalBrakesSteering wheel vibration when brakingSeveral DS5 owners with the 2.0 HDi 163 describe vibration in the steering wheel when braking from around 90 km/h; according to the page, it is a known defect on Citroën.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalTyres and wheelsPremature wear of the front tyresOn the DS5 page, the most numerous complaint outside the engine is premature tyre wear: 24 mentions out of 290 reports, with tyres worn out between 17,000 and 35,000 km across different engines.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentDoor handle sensor and keyless entry failureThe DS5 page records keyless entry faults: door handle sensors failing one after another (150,000 km on a 2.0 HDi 163), automatic locking that fails randomly and one case of a key recognition module costing more than €300.
- Low severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronics and infotainmentMultimedia system, GPS and reversing camera failureOn the DS5 page, multimedia system faults appear: radio/GPS/driver aids out of service at 40,000 km on a 1.6 THP 200, and several reversing cameras with water ingress or misting.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 DS DS 5 reliable?
The 2018 DS DS 5 was sold with an engine that we have documented: the 1.6 HDi. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 4 documented faults affect 2018 cars, such as steering wheel vibration when braking.
Is the 2018 DS DS 5 better than the 2017?
Going by the documented faults, they are the same: the same engines and the same faults affect the 2017 and 2018 cars. Choose on condition, mileage and maintenance history.
What is the best year for the DS DS 5?
According to our score, the best are 2018, 2017 and 2016 (6.9/10). The year with the worst score is 2014 (5.7/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2018 DS DS 5 have?
The most important ones documented for 2018 cars are: adBlue tank and pump fault (1.6 BlueHDi) (1.6 HDi, medium severity), additive-fed particulate filter (Eolys cerine): depleted additive and clogging (1.6 HDi, medium severity), steering wheel vibration when braking (brakes, medium severity), premature wear of the front tyres (tyres and wheels, low severity) and door handle sensor and keyless entry failure (electronics and infotainment, low severity).
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Sources
Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.
- Fiabilité Citroën Peugeot. Le bloc 1.6 HDi 8 soupapes est-il fiable ?L'argus · Motoring press · published 23 March 2015 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
- Peugeot DV6CTED engine: specifications and applicationsMyMotorList · Technical documentation · consulted 26 September 2026
- Motor Peugeot DV6FCTED: especificaciones y aplicacionesMyMotorList · Technical documentation · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Fiabilité 1.6 BlueHDIFiches-Auto.fr · Motoring press · published 9 December 2021 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
- Adblue : problèmes en pagaille ?Fiches-Auto.fr · Motoring press · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
- OCU y BEUC consiguen que Stellantis amplíe la garantía de los coches con AdBlueOCU · Consumer association · published 27 December 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish