Citroën DS4 1
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
140–211 PS
1.6L THP Benzin
Sporty-stylish lifestyle
Fun to Drive!140–211 PS
1.6L THP Benzin
7 weaknesses
Stay Away!Engine Overview
The Citroën DS4 1 is available with 6 engine variants — from 90 to 211 hp. 1 variants had engine changes — the model year is crucial.
The Citroën 1.6L BlueHDi 120 (Diesel, 114–120 PS) has the DV6-BlueHDi120 (1.6L BlueHDi 120) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 1.6L HDi 109 (Diesel, 111–116 PS) has the DV6-109 (1.6L HDi 109) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 2.0L HDi 163 (Diesel, 163 PS) has the DW10-163 (2.0L HDi 163) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 2.0L HDi/BlueHDi 150 (Diesel, 150 PS) has the DW10-150 (2.0L HDi/BlueHDi 150) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
The Citroën 1.6L THP (Petrol, 156–200 PS) comes with 2 different engines: EP6-THP (2011–2018, Stay Away!) and EP6-THP (2011–2018, Stay Away!). Pay attention to the model year for the 1.6L THP!
The Citroën 1.6L VTi (Petrol, 120 PS) has the EP6-VTi (1.6L VTi) — rated: "Stay Away!", 6 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| BSI control unit triggers false fault warnings The central BSI control unit in the DS4 I is prone to software faults that simultaneously trigger warning lights for ABS, ESP, ASR and the parking brake. The cause is often moisture in connectors or a weak 12V battery. Symptoms: Multiple warning lights simultaneously (ABS, ESP, ASR, parking brake), sporadic fault messages, vehicle will not start from 70,000 km | Medium |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 42 weaknesses have been documented for the Citroën DS4 1 (2011–2018) — 37 engine-related and 5 vehicle-related. 6 problem engines: EP6-VTi (1.6L VTi), EP6-THP (1.6L THP), DV6-109 (1.6L HDi 109), DV6-BlueHDi120 (1.6L BlueHDi 120), DW10-150 (2.0L HDi/BlueHDi 150), DW10-163 (2.0L HDi 163). Typical issues affect Electronics, Steering, Gearbox, Rust.
DS4 (DV6-109, 2011–2018) — Stay Away!: VNT turbocharger: vanes seized — most common failure, Injectors seized — cylinder head damage possible, EGR cooler leaking — coolant ingress. Power: 111–116 PS.
DS4 (DW10-150, 2011–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing belt — interference engine, DPF/FAP — clogging from short-trip use, Turbocharger — bearing damage from carbon. Power: 150 PS.
DS4 (DW10-163, 2011–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing belt — interference engine, very strict maintenance required, Turbocharger — early failures under high load, FAP/DPF — regeneration failure. Power: 163 PS.
DS4 (DV6-BlueHDi120, 2015–2018) — Stay Away!: AdBlue tank sender faulty — start lockout, Turbocharger actuator faulty — boost pressure loss, EGR system: valve and cooler contaminated. Power: 114–120 PS.
DS4 (EP6-VTi, 2011–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing chain rattle due to tensioner wear, Chain tensioner failure — timing chain rattles, Torn oil separator diaphragm in valve cover. Power: 120 PS.
DS4 (EP6-THP, 2011–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretch and camshaft sprocket slippage, Extreme oil consumption from piston ring and valve stem seal wear, Turbocharger failure due to oil supply problems. Power: 156–165 PS.
DS4 (EP6-THP, 2011–2018) — Stay Away!: Timing chain stretch and camshaft sprocket slippage, Extreme oil consumption from piston ring and valve stem seal wear, Turbocharger failure due to oil supply problems. Power: 200 PS.
What to watch out for with the Citroën DS4? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee