Problems with the water pump on DS: affected models and engines
In 3 models from DS there are 3 documented faults with the water pump. The most important: fragile water pump and heat exchanger, fragile water pump (and expansion tank or heat exchanger, depending on displacement) 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 and DS 4 I
In DS 3
In DS 4 II
By DS model
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Engines and gearboxes involved
Parts for your DS for faults with the water pump
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Frequently asked questions
What faults with the water pump do DS cars have?
In 3 models from DS there are 3 documented faults with the water pump. The most important: fragile water pump and heat exchanger, fragile water pump (and expansion tank or heat exchanger, depending on displacement) 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 water pump?
DS DS 3 (2 faults), DS DS 4 I (1 fault) and DS DS 4 II (1 fault).
Which DS engines have faults with the water pump?
1.4/1.6 VTi (1 fault), 1.5 BlueHDi (1 fault) and 1.6 THP (1 fault).