Renault Kangoo recalls

On certain vehicles the rear swing door strikers have a prominent character. Injuries may occur when entering or exiting from the rear of the vehicle (e.g. during loading or unloading).

Fix: The preventive measure is the addition of protective covers on the door strikers at the top of the two rear swing doors.

15,240 vehicles · built 15 May 2020 to 16 May 2025

For certain vehicles there is an issue involving the conformity of the four hinges of the rear doors for where a missing shaft cannot be ruled out.

Fix: Inspect the hinges and if required replace.

18 vehicles · built 18 Oct 2024 to 29 Oct 2024

Inadequate tightening of the rear hub nuts and potentially of the calliper fixing screws on the left and right side

Fix: Check the torque of the fixing screws hub nuts and if required replace the screws bolts and the calliper.

50 vehicles · built 4 Sep 2019 to 11 Oct 2019

The STOP&START function does not perform correctly.

Fix: An update to the Power and Switching Unit software is required

570 vehicles · built 5 Dec 2018 to 19 Feb 2019

Incorrect welding of the catalytic convertor.

Fix: Check the welding of the catalytic converter and replace it if necessary.

1 vehicle · built 20 Feb 2018 to 14 Apr 2018

The steering column housing may crack making the steering wheel adjustment not as expected and/or some control arms may become difficult to use them (indicators headlight control wipers).

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the upper steering column complete with housing and associated fixings.

7 vehicles · built 8 Nov 2016 to 9 Dec 2016

The near side rear seat belt upper mounting bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. In the event of an accident the belt may be insecure and not act as intended.

Fix: On affected vehicles tighten bolt to correct specification

3 vehicles · built 23 Nov 2015 to 27 Nov 2015

The beach seat base mounting screws may break when the bench is repeatedly repositioned to allow a flat load area. Should this happen a noise will be heard from the bench. In exceptional cases if the screw has broken this may cause a loss of protection during an impact.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the vehicle. A metal insert will be fitted between the seatback folding pivot and the mounting screw (left and right). Additionally the mounting screws (left and right) will also be replaced.

194 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2009 to 30 Sep 2014

Brake pipes fitted to the ABS unit may not have been fitted to the correct port. During heavy braking conditions this may cause under braking. It is also possible that the ESP may malfunction/fail to work which may cause under/over steer.

Fix: Affected vehicles will be recalled to check brake pipes are fitted correctly to the ABS unit. Where necessary the brake pipes will be replaced.

772 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2012 to 14 May 2013

The fuel pipe protective cover may fail and damage the engine. In the worst case the engine could cease to function.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pipe protective cover with a modified type.

2,496 vehicles

There is a possible issue with the security of the lower seat belt mounting bolt which could cause it to loosen. If this were to occur then the bolt could ultimately fully unwind and detach. This could result in the occupant not being restrained by the seat belt in the event of a collision.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the lower seat belt mounting bolts.

2,243 vehicles

It has been identified that the possibility exists that the front brakes hoses may become disconnected resulting in a loss of brake hydraulic fluid and a reduction in braking efficiency.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have both front brake hoses replaced.

149 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2009 to 24 Apr 2009

Power assistance to the steering might be lost because of a problem in the software.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the ECU.

34,403 vehicles

Customers may find that they are unable to secure the front and side doors of their vehicles due to wear of the locking bolt due to omission of heat treatment.

Fix: Rectified by replacing both the front and side door locks.

1,445 vehicles · built 23 May 2001 to 30 Jun 2001

A fault within the control unit may cause unintentional deployment of the front air bags and or seat belt pre-tensioners.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured control unit.

14,046 vehicles · built 23 Dec 1998 to 26 May 2000

A fault within the control unit may cause unintentional deployment of the front air bags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured control unit.

14,046 vehicles · built 23 Dec 1998 to 26 May 2000

There is a possibility of a rapid loss of tyre pressure on Kleber C100 165/70 R14 85 R tyres due to low inner rubber thickness on casing ply cord in tyre shoulder zone. This may affect the vehicle's road holding.

Fix: Recall affected vehicle's and replace tyres with quality assured tyre.

969 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2000 to 30 Jul 2000