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2.2 HDi 190-204 twin-turbo (DW12 C, 2010-2015) engine: faults and reliability

PSA/Ford 2.2 HDi and TDCi (DW12) version

With caution

Fiches-auto finds hardly any DPF cases in this version (0 out of 172 and 0 out of 42 reviews), but does find a significant number of turbo cases (16 of 172); check the history of the turbocharging system.[1]

Years
2010–2015
Power
190–204 hp
Faults that affect it
3
2 of high or critical severity
Cars that use it
4
in our database

7 sourcesHow we work

What changes in this version

Final revision of the sequential twin-turbo, with third-generation common-rail injection up to 2,000 bar and up to 204 hp/450 Nm; it was offered in the second-generation Citroën C5 (Tourer) until the 2.0 BlueHDi versions replaced it. Ford and Land Rover offered an equivalent output (190-200 hp) in the Ford Mondeo IV (from 2010) and as the 2.2 SD4 in the Freelander 2 and the first Evoque.[2][3][4][5]

Engine codes of this version: DW12, DW12C, ZSD-422.

Faults of the DW12 engine

The documented engine faults that affect this version and its years, from most to least important.

  1. 1High severityFrequency: OccasionalTurboTurbo faults, somewhat more frequent on the sequential twin-turbo versionsThe 2.2 HDi comes in single-turbo versions (128-156 hp) and twin-turbo versions with two turbochargers in sequence (170 hp and up). Fiches-auto does not consider it a chronic problem, but it does record a significant number of turbo cases across all power outputs, somewhat higher on the twin-turbos.
  2. 2High severityFrequency: OccasionalInjectionPiezo injector wear and failureThe 2.2 HDi uses third-generation common-rail injection with piezo injectors at up to 1,800-2,000 bar. Fiches-auto documents injector cases across several power outputs, without it being the most repeated fault, with symptoms of hard starting, jerking or higher fuel consumption.
  3. 3Medium severityFrequency: RareClutchDual-mass flywheel wear, less frequent than on other HDi enginesThe 2.2 HDi has a dual-mass flywheel but, unlike smaller HDi engines such as the 1.6 HDi, fiches-auto does not document a chronic problem: very few cases in the tables consulted. Even so, it is a wear part: vibration and knocking are the signs to watch for before buying.

Cars fitted with the DW12 engine

Open each car to see all its faults with this engine and what to check before buying it.

Citroën

Ford

Land Rover

Frequently asked questions

Is the DW12 engine reliable?

Our verdict is “With caution”. Fiches-auto finds hardly any DPF cases in this version (0 out of 172 and 0 out of 42 reviews), but does find a significant number of turbo cases (16 of 172); check the history of the turbocharging system.[1]

What faults does the DW12 engine have?

The documented ones that affect this version, by importance: turbo faults, somewhat more frequent on the sequential twin-turbo versions (high severity), piezo injector wear and failure (high severity) and dual-mass flywheel wear, less frequent than on other HDi engines (medium severity).

Which cars use the DW12 engine?

Citroën C5 II (2011–2015), Ford Mondeo IV (2007–2014), Land Rover Freelander 2 (2007–2014) and Land Rover Range Rover Evoque I (2011–2015).[2][3][4][5][6][7]

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Sources

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  1. Essai, avis et fiabilité des 2,2 HDI 204 chevauxFiches-Auto · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  2. Essai Citroën C5 Exclusive + 2.2 HDI 200 TourerActu Automobile · Motoring press · published 2011 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  3. Ford MondeoWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  4. Land Rover FreelanderWikipedia (francés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026 · in French
  5. Range Rover EvoqueWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
  6. Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi de 155 CV TitaniumAutopista.es · Motoring press · published 10 September 2004 · consulted 27 September 2026 · in Spanish
  7. Ford Duratorq engineWikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026