Vibrations on DS: causes by model and engine

Documented faults, from most to least important

Severity × frequency. Below each one, the DS models it appears in.

- High severityFrequency: Very frequent1.2 PureTechExcessive 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.
In DS 3, DS 3 Crossback, DS 4 I and DS 7 Crossback
- Medium severityFrequency: Common1.6 HDiJerking and injection faults on the 1.6 e-HDi 112/115 (Continental injectors)The 112 and 115 hp 1.6 HDi/e-HDi built between late 2011 and February 2014 can jerk and turn on the engine warning light because of an internal electrical defect in their Continental injectors. PSA covered their replacement depending on age and mileage.
In DS 3, DS 4 I and DS 5
- Medium severityFrequency: CommonDS DS 4 ISteering wheel vibrations and uneven tyre wear caused by the front axleThe DS4 profile records 47 mentions of vibrations and 13 of tyre wear: a steering wheel that vibrates between 110 and 140 km/h, a car that pulls to one side and front tyres worn out at 13,000 km because of a misaligned front axle.
- Critical severityFrequency: Rare1.5 BlueHDiDiesel 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
In DS 4 II

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Engines and gearboxes involved

Frequently asked questions

Vibrations in a DS: what could it be?

In 6 models from DS there are 4 documented faults that cause this symptom (vibrations). The most important: excessive oil consumption from carbon on the piston rings or oil separator failure, jerking and injection faults on the 1.6 e-HDi 112/115 (Continental injectors) and steering wheel vibrations and uneven tyre wear caused by the front axle. Each fault has its own page with the affected years and versions, the cause and how to check for it.

Which DS models have the most faults with this symptom?

DS DS 4 I (3 faults), DS DS 3 (2 faults), DS DS 5 (1 fault) and DS DS 7 Crossback (1 fault).

Which DS engines cause it?

1.2 PureTech (1 fault), 1.5 BlueHDi (1 fault) and 1.6 HDi (1 fault).