Problems with the timing belt on DS: affected models and engines
In 6 models from DS there are 3 documented faults with the timing belt. The most important: oil-bath timing belt degradation, timing belt failure and premature wear and water pump sprocket slipping and belt misalignment (2026 recall).
Documented faults, from most to least important
Severity × frequency. Below each one, the DS models it appears in.
In DS 3, DS 3 Crossback, DS 4 I and DS 7 Crossback
In DS 3, DS 4 I and DS 5
In DS 4 II
By DS model
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Engines and gearboxes involved
Parts for your DS for faults with the timing belt
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Frequently asked questions
What faults with the timing belt do DS cars have?
In 6 models from DS there are 3 documented faults with the timing belt. The most important: oil-bath timing belt degradation, timing belt failure and premature wear and water pump sprocket slipping and belt misalignment (2026 recall). Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the symptoms and the repair cost.
Which DS models have the most problems with the timing belt?
DS DS 3 (2 faults), DS DS 4 I (2 faults), DS DS 5 (1 fault) and DS DS 7 Crossback (1 fault).
Which DS engines have faults with the timing belt?
1.2 PureTech (1 fault), 1.5 BlueHDi (1 fault) and 1.6 HDi (1 fault).