DS DS 7 Crossback 1.2 PureTech 130 hp problems
The DS DS 7 Crossback used the 1.2 PureTech from 2018 to 2022 (PureTech 130). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “oil-bath timing belt degradation” (critical severity, very frequent). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the DS DS 7 Crossback, the safest option is the 2.0 BlueHDi.
Engine score on this car
2.1 out of 10Very low reliability
Only counting the faults that affect the versions and years of the DS 7 Crossback. How we calculate it
Overall score for the DS DS 7 Crossback
4.7 out of 10Low reliability
Engines, gearbox, suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car. See breakdown
PSA / Stellantis 1.2 PureTech (EB2) · Petrol
- Name
- PureTech 130
- Faults that affect it
- 2 · all of high or critical severity
Verdict for the version it uses
1.2 PureTech turbo 100-155 hp Euro 6.2/6.3/6d (2018-2022)2018–2022 · 100–155 hp · EB2DT, EB2DTS, EB2ADTD, EB2ADTX
With cautionIt has the pre-June 2022 belt and can suffer oil consumption from the separator; in return, almost all units are still within Stellantis's 10 years or 180,000 km of cover if the maintenance is documented.[3][4][5]
Faults that affect the DS 7 Crossback
Only those that affect the versions and years that this car used. The 1.2 PureTech has 7 documented faults in total.
- Critical severityFrequency: Very frequentTimingOil-bath timing belt degradationThe oil-bath belt on the 1.2 PureTech (2012-2025) can swell and shed debris that blocks the oil pump pick-up; without lubrication, the engine can be destroyed. Stellantis covers it up to 10 years or 180,000 km and asks for it to be changed every 100,000 km or 6 years.Repair (garage): €400–€800
- High severityFrequency: Very frequentLubricationExcessive oil consumption from carbon on the piston rings or oil separator failureThe 2014 to 2023 1.2 PureTech turbos can use too much oil: those from 2014-2018 through carbon blocking the piston rings and those from 2018-2023 through a defective oil separator. Stellantis considers more than 0.3 l per 1,000 km abnormal and includes it in its cover.
What to check before buying a used DS DS 7 Crossback 1.2 PureTech 130 hp
Each point comes from a documented fault that affects this car. You can tick them off as you inspect it.
If it has the 1.2 PureTech (2018–2022)
Oil-bath timing belt degradation
Critical severityOther engines and gearboxes of the DS DS 7 Crossback
Score for each one with the faults that affect this car, from best to worst.
Faults of the DS DS 7 Crossback outside the engine
Suspension, brakes, electronics and the rest of the car: they occur with any engine.
- Critical severityFrequency: OccasionalSuspensionRecurring rear axle mounting problems across three successive campaigns (2019-2023)DS has recalled the DS7 Crossback in three successive campaigns over rear axle mounting problems: an unstable mounting (built 2019-2020), cracks on the hybrid version (2020) and a badly fitted adjustment element with a risk of loss of control (2022-2023).
- Critical severityFrequency: RareAirbags and safetyIncorrect or poorly secured airbag parts in two campaigns (2017-2018 and 2021)DS has recalled the DS7 Crossback in two airbag campaigns: one over an incorrect part fitted in the airbag device (built 2017-2018) and another over an incorrect mounting of the curtain airbags that could cause them to be ejected (built March-September 2021).
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalHeadlights and lightsWater ingress into the rear lights due to inadequate sealingSeveral DS7 Crossback owners, with different engines, document water getting into the rear lights because of inadequate sealing, with visible condensation and a risk of the light unit failing.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalTyres and wheelsAbnormal rear tyre wear on the E-Tense version (built February 2019-May 2021)DS recalled DS7 Crossback E-Tense cars built between February 2019 and May 2021 over abnormal wear of the rear tyres.
- High severityFrequency: RareHeadlights and lightsSoftware error in the adaptive headlight that can dazzle (built January 2022-March 2023)DS recalled DS7 Crossback cars built between January 2022 and March 2023 because a software error can set the adaptive headlight beam too high, dazzling other drivers.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the DS DS 7 Crossback 1.2 PureTech 130 hp reliable?
The DS DS 7 Crossback used the 1.2 PureTech from 2018 to 2022 (PureTech 130). 2 documented faults affect it; the most important is “oil-bath timing belt degradation” (critical severity, very frequent). Our verdict: “With caution”. Among the documented engines of the DS DS 7 Crossback, the safest option is the 2.0 BlueHDi.
What faults does the DS DS 7 Crossback 1.2 PureTech 130 hp have?
The documented ones that affect this car are: oil-bath timing belt degradation (critical severity) and excessive oil consumption from carbon on the piston rings or oil separator failure (high severity).
Which engine should you choose for the DS DS 7 Crossback?
None has a «Buy» verdict; the safest option is the EAT6/EAT8 gearbox, with a «With caution» verdict.
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Sources
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- 10 años o 175.000 km de garantía para los modelos de Stellantis con motor PureTechAutofácil · Motoring press · published 27 March 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
- Moteur EBWikipédia (francés) · Other source · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
- Moteur PureTech. Stellantis généralise sa garantie de 10 ans ou 180 000 kmL'argus · Motoring press · published 26 May 2025 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
- Fiabilité Stellantis 1.2 PureTech. De nouvelles solutions contre la consommation d'huileL'argus · Motoring press · published 23 June 2024 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in French
- Peugeot, sobre los motores PureTech: «Reconocemos que hemos hecho las cosas mal»Xataka · Motoring press · published 4 June 2026 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
- 1.2 PureTech: precio y cambio de correa de distribuciónAutopista · Motoring press · published 2 August 2026 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish
- ¿Qué es el separador de aceite de los motores 1.2 PureTech?Motor16 · Motoring press · published 2 June 2026 · consulted 26 September 2026 · in Spanish