Renault Megane recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 31 safety recalls naming the Renault Megane, launched from 1997 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Renault Megane recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 31
- 1997 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 12 March 2026
- R/2026/103
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Renault Megane recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Error in Handbook for Operation of Window Lock
R/2026/103, launched 12 March 2026, 5,126 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Amendment to the Owners Handbook – Correction of an error in the operating instructions in paragraph 3.22 relating to the operation of the window lifter: incorrect description of the rear door locking procedure
Remedy: Registered keeper will be sent a corrected page
Risk of parking brake actuator failing
R/2025/377, launched 9 September 2025. Also covers the Austral, Captur, Rafale, Scenic, Symbioz
Defect: For certain vehicles a concern involving the electric traction reducer parking brake mechanism actuator or gearbox engagement actuator within the transmission may result in the parking brake mechanism actuator no longer correctly positioning the locking pawl in the “P lock”.
Remedy: Replacement of the electric traction reducer parking brake mechanism actuator or gearbox Engagement Actuator.
THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE INTERNAL AGGRESSION IN THE FUEL HOSE CAUSING A FUEL LEAK
R/2020/189, launched 30 June 2020, 197 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: There is a potential for the internal aggression in the fuel hose causing a fuel leak.
Remedy: Replace the fuel supple pipe
THE SOLENOID VALVE DOES NOT SWITCH TO THE HIGH OIL PRESSURE POSITION WHEN REQUIRED
R/2019/300, launched 17 September 2019, 272 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The oil pressure solenoid valve may not switch correctly.
Remedy: Check the solenoid and modify or replace if required
ELECTRONIC BOARD CAPACITORS MAY CRACK UNDER MECHANICAL STRESS
R/2019/074, launched 19 March 2019, 163 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Capacitors for the engine cooling fan assembly do not comply with specification.
Remedy: Replacement of the engine cooling fan assembly on affected vehicles.
INCORRECT POSITIONING OF WIRING POTENTIALLY CAUSING A RISK OF THE SERVICE INDICATOR OR VEHICLE STOP WARNING LIGHT COMING
R/2018/356, launched 8 January 2019, 19 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Incorrect positioning of the wiring causing a risk of the service indicator or vehicle stop warning light coming. The vehicle engine may no longer start or even shut down during use.
Remedy: Check the battery wiring replacing it if necessary and in any case protecting it.
SIDE AIR CURTAIN MAY NOT DEPLOY
R/2017/172, launched 1 September 2017, 610 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Kadjar, Scenic
Defect: The curtain airbag (one or both side) may not deploy in the event of a side impact because the pyrotechnic mix ratio in the ignitor could be incorrect..
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the serial number of the curtain airbag. Replace airbag if required.
CLUTCH MAY NOT ENGAGE FULLY
R/2017/122, launched 4 April 2017, 132 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In certain acceleration cases the automatic gearbox software does not engage the clutch fully and therefore the driver could experience a loss of drive and/or engine judder. The gearbox overheating warning light may also be displayed and there is a risk of loss of acceleration and or engine jerk.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software for the automatic gearbox.
CHILD LOCK MAY DEACTIVATE
R/2017/117, launched 4 April 2017, 2,415 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rear door child locks may deactivate when a door is slammed. There will be no warning that the child lock has gone from active to inactive.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the door child locks are to specification. If they are not they are to be replaced with ones that are to specification.
ENGINE POWER AND/OR BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
R/2016/001, launched 8 January 2016, 527 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Kadjar, Master, Scenic, Trafic
Defect: On affected vehicles the drive to brake vacuum pump may fail. This may cause a loss of brake servo assistance and a hard brake pedal. It may also cause a reduction in engine power.
Remedy: Check the manufacture date of the vacuum pump and where necessary replace the pump.
REAR SHELF MAY DETACH
R/2014/038, launched 8 April 2014, 3,842 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: It is possible that the rear body shelf fixing may not be secured to the vehicle sufficiently. This may lead to the detachment of the shelf and place other road users at risk.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and fit additional fixings.
REAR SPOILER MAY BECOME DETACHED
R/2013/034, launched 8 March 2013, 22,739 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The rear spoiler may detach at high speed due to high variance in temperature change aggressive car wash systems or use of racks as they may weaken the spoiler mouldings.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected for rebonding or reinforcement of the rear tailgate spoiler (depending on type of tailgate).
BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED
R/2012/093, launched 1 October 2012, 31 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The injection computer requires reprogramming. If this is not carried out reduced braking assistance may be noticed
Remedy: Preventive operation: 1. Reprogramme the injection computer; 2. Reconfigure the UPC computer.
POWER ASSISTED STEERING COULD FAIL
R/2011/064, launched 31 May 2011, 3 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Risk of contact between the power - assisted steering electrical supply and the steering column universal joint which could lead to power-assistance failure.
Remedy: Repositioning of the electrical cable away from steering universal joint.
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
R/2011/051, launched 29 April 2011, 337 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The drivers airbag may not deploy in an accident and the passenger airbag could deploy at anytime even when it has been deactivated.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the airbag computer.
CRACKED WHEEL HUB**
R/2010/230, launched 6 January 2011, 61 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Cracked R/H/F hub carrier. This has the potential risk of the hub carrier rupturing.
Remedy: Replacement of the hub carrier.
NO ISOFIX MOUNTING RINGS AT REAR OF VEHICLE
R/2007/188, launched 14 February 2008, 545 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: There is a possibility that there are no Isofix mounting rings at the rear. It is therefore not possible to secure an Isofix child seat in the rear seats nor the luggage net in the boot.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and fit two mounting rings.
FRONT SEATS MAY NOT LOCK INTO POSITION
R/2006/177, launched 31 October 2006, 5,354 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Scenic
Defect: There is a possibility that the seat back of the front seats may become difficult to adjust and or not lock into position.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check that all welding to the seat back frame is present. If the welds are not all present then the seat back frame will be replaced.
FRONT SEATS MAY NOT LOCK INTO POSITION
R/2006/178, launched 24 October 2006, 173 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: There is a possibility that the seat back of the front seats may become difficult to adjust and or not lock into position.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check that all welding to the seat back frame is present. If the welds are not all present then the seat back frame will be replaced.
GEARBOX MAY MALFUNCTION
R/2006/176, launched 24 October 2006, 217 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Clio
Defect: Possible malfunction of the gearbox control causing: 1. Gearbox switching to manual mode without driver intervention; 2. gearbox changing to 3rd gear without driver intervention; 3.incorrect display of lever position on the instrument panel; 4. Auto gearbox warning light illuminates.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the automatic transmission computer.
BRAKES MAY FAIL
R/2006/078, launched 12 June 2006, 57,995 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Scenic
Defect: It has been identified that the possibility exists that the stop for the foot brake pedal collapse system is missing. This can result in the loss of braking efficiency when the brake pedal is at full travel.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be inspected for the presence of the brake pedal collapse system stop and where this is found to be missing the brake pedal will be replaced.
FLEXIBLE FRONT BRAKE LINES MAY BE LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE FRONT BRAKE DISKS.
R/2004/205, launched 30 November 2004, 300 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: In certain cases the front brake flexible hoses may be located too close to the front discs and become worn through contact with them. This poses the risk of a deterioration of brake performance.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the front brake flexible hose retaining brackets replaced.
POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSISTANCE
R/2001/162, launched 15 February 2002, 11,960 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Scenic
Defect: Non air conditioned Megane and Scenics equipped with K4J or K4M engines with a pre-catalytic convertor fitted may have a hard brake pedal (lack of braking assistance). This is caused by the deterioration of the braking assistance pipe as it passes too close to the source of heat emitted by the pre-catalytic convertor.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace and/or reroute the brake assistance (vacuum) pipe.
ENGINE HESITATION AND IDLING CONCERN
R/2001/159, launched 15 February 2002, 1,574 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Clio, Scenic
Defect: Vehicles fitted with 1.4 16v engines and having the MGI motorised throttle housing and Sirius 34 injection computer may have engine hesitation and idling speed instability. This due to incorrect locking of the connector to the throttle housing causing instability in the operation of the injection system.
Remedy: Rectified by replacing the motorised throttle housing connector.
POTENTIAL FUEL LEAKS
R/2001/138, launched 14 December 2001, 3,586 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Scenic
Defect: There is a risk of the diesel return pipe rubbing against the alternator and there is a risk of leakage from the connections of the high pressure pipes to the injectors. It is possible that the high pressure pump supply pipe may wear against the acoustic protector.
Remedy: Reposition or replace any chafing fuel pipes as appropriate. Check the union connections for correct tightness on the high pressure pipes to the injectors.
POSSIBLE ENGINE HESITATION.
R/2001/081, launched 17 August 2001, 771 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Engine exhaust gas recirculation pipe may fail and cause the vehicle to hesitate when pulling away.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the exhaust gas recirculation pipe.
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
R/2001/080, launched 17 August 2001, 771 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The camshaft sensor may fail and cause the engine to cut out
Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the camshaft sensor.
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE
R/2001/079, launched 17 August 2001, 771 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Fuel leakage from the fuel pipes and common rail may occur at high pressure.
Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the fuel pipes and rail with quality assured components.
OVERHEATING OF IGNITION WIRING CONNECTORS
R/2001/056, launched 17 August 2001, 771 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Quality inspections by the manufacturer have revealed the possibility of a faulty connection between the high tension leads and the ignition coil. The connector could overheat if not replaced.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace the ignition harness and ignition coil.
POSSIBILITY OF REDUCTION IN VACUUM SERVO ASSISTANCE
R/2000/044, launched 18 April 2000, 10,425 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Espace, Laguna, Scenic
Defect: A specific batch of vacuum pumps may have a potential defect (blockage) which may cause a reduction in servo assistance.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace vacuum pump.
POSSIBLE RESTRICTION IN HYDRAULIC BRAKING SYSTEM
R/1997/073, launched 30 October 1997, 7,434 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Scenic
Defect: There is a possibility of a restriction in a plastic double pipe union on the brake master cylinder. This could prevent or reduce the operation of the hydraulic braking circuit.
Remedy: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the plastic union examined for evidence of any restriction. If a restriction is found the plastic pipe union will be replaced with a quality assured version.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Renault Megane, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Renault dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.