The risk
Due to an error in the manufacturing process, a short circuit may occur in the battery located under the front bonnet.This could increase the risk of fire while the vehicle is being charged or on is in motion. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: 25/11/2021
Other fire alerts in 2022
56 of the 341 motor vehicle alerts published in 2022 concerned the same risk.
| A12/01825/22 23 Dec 2022 | Opel Grandland X |
| A12/01862/22 23 Dec 2022 | Lexus Various models of GS, IS and RC |
| A12/01681/22 2 Dec 2022 | KTM 1290 Super Duke R |
| A12/01664/22 25 Nov 2022 | CITROEN C5X |
| A12/01595/22 11 Nov 2022 | Hyundai Santa Fe (DM) |
| A12/01515/22 28 Oct 2022 | DS DS 7 Crossback |
| A12/01430/22 21 Oct 2022 | CITROEN C4, Jumpy, Spacetourer |
| A12/01449/22 21 Oct 2022 | Fiat Fiat 500 |
Who notified alerts in 2022
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 211 |
| France | 69 |
| Portugal | 23 |
| Bulgaria | 12 |
| Poland | 9 |
| Belgium | 5 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2022
More DS alerts
49 EU Safety Gate alerts for DS since 2019; the most were issued in 2025 (12).
| Ds8 Fire | Aug 2026 |
| Ds4 v2, ds8 Injuries | Jun 2026 |
| Ds4 v2 Fire | Jun 2026 |
| DS4 V2, DS7 Crossback Injuries | Apr 2026 |
| DS3 Crossback Fire | Mar 2026 |
| DS4 V2, DS7 Crossback Fire | Feb 2026 |
| DS7 Crossback Environment | Oct 2025 |
| DS7 Crossback Fire | Sept 2025 |