Renault Master recalls
DVSA has published 32 safety recalls that name the Renault Master since 1997, 8 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 41,119 UK vehicles of this model.
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MASTER · c0515 – accelerator pedal support replace
30 Dec 2025 · R/2025/558
For certain vehicles there is a concern involving the accelerator pedal for where breakage cannot be ruled out.
Fix: Replacement of the accelerator pedal assembly.
- MASTER: 256 vehicles · built 4 Nov 2024 to 25 Aug 2025
- MASTER: 76 vehicles · built 4 Nov 2024 to 25 Aug 2025
- MASTER: 25 vehicles · built 4 Nov 2024 to 25 Aug 2025
- MASTER: 1 vehicle · built 4 Nov 2024 to 25 Aug 2025
- MASTER: 1,042 vehicles · built 4 Nov 2024 to 25 Aug 2025
- MASTER: 579 vehicles · built 4 Nov 2024 to 25 Aug 2025
- MASTER: 102 vehicles · built 4 Nov 2024 to 25 Aug 2025
- MASTER: 29 vehicles · built 4 Nov 2024 to 25 Aug 2025
MASTER · accelerator pedal assembley
4 Dec 2025 · R/2025/520
For certain vehicles the end-stop breaking force of the accelerator pedal is lower than the intended technical specification. This may lead to a rupture of the accelerator pedal assembly if the pedal is pressed vigorously.
Fix: Replacement of the accelerator pedal assembly.
4,850 vehicles · built 18 Sep 2024 to 29 Aug 2025
MASTER · engine fuel pipe check/replace
2 Sep 2024 · R/2024/339
On affected vehicles there is risk that a fuel hose may chafe against a wiring harness resulting in fuel leakage onto the engine which might cause smell of fuel inside the cabin excessive fuel consumption and a risk of a thermal event in the engine compartment.
Fix: Check fuel hose and replace if necessary and install a retainer.
- MASTER: 148 vehicles · built 10 Nov 2014 to 10 May 2023
- MASTER: 222 vehicles · built 31 Dec 2014 to 25 Mar 2023
- MASTER: 34 vehicles · built 31 Dec 2014 to 6 Dec 2022
- MASTER: 233 vehicles · built 12 Sep 2014 to 15 Aug 2024
MASTER · possible abrasion wear of the fuel supply pipe
26 Jul 2024 · R/2024/295
On affected vehicles there is a possibility of abrasive wear of the fuel supply line. This can cause one or several possible effects: Fuel odour in the passenger compartment High fuel consumption Fuel leak in the engine compartment visible under the vehicle Risk of fire.
Fix: Check the fuel pipe and replace if required. All affected vehicles will be fitted with a mounting clip to protect the fuel pipe.
2,796 vehicles · built 23 Sep 2014 to 27 Sep 2024
MASTER · reducer supportcheck/replace
6 May 2024 · R/2024/228
On affected vehicles the electric motor support bracket screws could break allowing the electric motor to fall with risk of rupturing the power steering hydraulic hose resulting in a loss of steering power assistance.
Fix: Replacing fixing screws and support where necessary.
299 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2020 to 30 Jun 2023
MASTER · checking the secure mounting of the reducer gearbox.
5 Apr 2024 · R/2024/148
On affected vehicles there is a potential risk the electrical powertrain may not be secured correctly.
Fix: Check and change the electric traction reducer mounting if necessary.
90 vehicles · built 29 Jul 2020 to 16 Jun 2023
MASTER · traction battery – check/replace c0346
2 Feb 2024 · R/2024/046
Affected vehicles will not start and the traction battery cannot be recharged.
Fix: Check and change the traction battery if required.
- MASTER: 52 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2022 to 30 Jun 2023
- MASTER: vehicle count not given · built 1 Jun 2022 to 30 Jun 2023
MASTER · the fixed speed limiter is inoperative
5 May 2020 · R/2020/119
Due to the incorrect calibration of the injection computer the fixed speed limiter is inoperative.
Fix: Re-program the injection computer.
134 vehicles · built 12 Sep 2019 to 8 Nov 2019
MASTER · possible deviation in the torque value on the rear right suspension blade u bolt
9 Sep 2019 · R/2019/316
Possible of deviation in the torque value on the U bolt for the rear right suspension blade
Fix: Check and adjust and if necessary replace the rear axle suspension U bolts.
5 vehicles · built 26 Mar 2018 to 2 Jun 2018
MASTER · power steering warning lamp may not illuminate
19 Jun 2018 · R/2018/143
No warning light on the dashboard should the power steering fail
Fix: Re-programme dashboard computer
379 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2017 to 1 Nov 2017
MASTER · steering column joint may not be secure
20 Mar 2018 · R/2018/079
The Steering column may become detached from the rack due to incorrectly tightened bolt.
Fix: On affected vehicles check for presence of retaining nut. If present tighten nut to specified torque. If nut is absent replace bolt and screw and tighten to specified torque. THE MANUFACTURER HAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE
124 vehicles · built 12 May 2016 to 26 Jun 2017
MASTER · side board may detach
13 Feb 2017 · R/2017/014
It has been identified that the side board hinges may fail. This could result in the detachment of the side board whilst the vehicle is in motion.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to install safety reinforcement brackets to the side raves of the body.
324 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2010 to 30 Apr 2015
MASTER · possible engine failure / risk of fire
31 May 2016 · R/2016/108
On affected vehicles the turbocharger induction pipe may fail allowing oil to leak. Vehicle users may notice a drop in oil level which should also cause the oil warning lamp to illuminate. This may lead to engine failure and In extreme cases a risk of fire.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace the turbocharger oil induction pipe.
55 vehicles · built 9 Sep 2015 to 20 Sep 2015
KADJAR, MASTER, MEGANE, SCENIC, TRAFIC · engine power and/or braking efficiency may be affected
8 Jan 2016 · R/2016/001
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.
Fix: Check the manufacture date of the vacuum pump and where necessary replace the pump.
527 vehicles
MASTER · loss of drive
8 Apr 2014 · R/2014/042
The prop shaft to axle flange bolts may not be tightened to the correct torque. The condition could develop noise and vibration and if not corrected loss of drive.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to either re torque the prop shaft to axle flange mounting bolts or where necessary replace the nuts and bolts and apply the correct torque.
1,145 vehicles · built 7 Apr 2010 to 14 Oct 2013
MASTER · loss of drive
1 Apr 2014 · R/2014/056
The prop shaft to axle flange bolts may not be tightened to the correct torque. The condition could develop noise and vibration and if not corrected loss of drive.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to either re torque the prop shaft to axle flange mounting bolts or where necessary replace the nuts and bolts and apply the correct torque.
103 vehicles
MASTER · rear wheel bearing may shear
17 Aug 2011 · R/2011/102
It is possible that the rear wheel bearing has been damaged whilst it was assembled onto the stub axle. This should be identified by excessive noise however in the worst case if not detected it could result in bearing failure and the detachment of the wheel and hub.
Fix: Recall all the affected vehicles and replace the wheel bearings with new items which will have protective sleeves to aid correct installation.
218 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2010 to 16 Apr 2010
MASTER · rear wheel could detach
1 Aug 2011 · R/2011/122
It is possible that the rear wheel bearing was damaged whilst it was assembled onto the stub axle. This could result in bearing failure and the detachment of the wheel and hub.
Fix: Replace rear wheel bearing and hub carrier.
13 vehicles
MASTER · rear wheel could detach
1 Aug 2011 · R/2011/121
It is possible that the rear wheel bearing was damaged whilst it was assembled onto the stub axle. This could result in bearing failure and the detachment of the wheel and hub.
Fix: Replace rear wheel bearing and hub carrier.
2 vehicles
MASTER · spare wheel may become detached
5 Jul 2011 · R/2011/074
The spare wheel carrier winch system may allow the spare wheel to be loosely installed after the customer has used the winch. In this condition the spare wheel might move during driving which may damage and eventually break the cable and guiding pin of the winch system. In this worst case the spare wheel would become detached from the vehicle.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the complete spare wheel winch system.
1,318 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2010 to 29 Aug 2010
MASTER · spare wheel may become detached
1 Jul 2011 · R/2011/101
The spare wheel carrier winch system may allow the spare wheel to be loosely installed after the customer has used the winch. In this condition the spare wheel might move during driving which may damage and eventually break the cable and guiding pin of the winch system. In this worst case the spare wheel would become detached from the vehicle.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the complete spare wheel winch system.
107 vehicles
MASTER · rear axle may fail
1 Nov 2010 · R/2010/191
Because of a manufacturing error the nearside rear stub axle could start to develop cracks at the inner radius which could eventually lead to failure of the stub axle and difficulty in maintaining directional control.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the rear axle.
14 vehicles
MASTER · rear axle may fail
1 Nov 2010 · R/2010/167
There is a risk that the nearside rear axle spindle may crack which in the most serious cases will lead to the spindle breaking which dependent on loading could make directional control difficult to maintain.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to change the rear axle.
228 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2010 to 16 Apr 2010
MASTER · front seat may fail
28 Oct 2010 · R/2010/168
It has been found that some of the front seat mounting brackets have not been correctly fitted to the seats. The front seat mountings could fail if the fitting brackets have been incorrectly fitted. Vehicle control could be affected.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit new seat assemblies.
965 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2010 to 9 Jul 2010
MASTER · seat belt may not perform correctly
30 Sep 2010 · R/2010/139
The seat belt positioning may be incorrect due to the front seat brackets not being to specification. This could affect the seat security and seat belt performance if an accident occurs.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary fit new seat assemblies.
67 vehicles
MASTER · drivers seat may detach
2 Dec 2009 · R/2009/137
Due to the non-conformity of some welds under situations of extreme braking the driver's seat may detach from the floor fixing.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the subject welds and fixing lugs re-welded.
4,591 vehicles · built 22 Jan 2008 to 18 May 2009
MASTER · handbrake may fail
30 Aug 2006 · R/2006/123
It is possible that the rear caliper handbrake lever to crack and weaken. In the worst case there is a possibility that the parking brake cables will release.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the caliper handbrake lever for evidence of a crack. Where a crack exists on the lever the caliper will be replaced.
1,023 vehicles · built 24 Oct 2005 to 17 Jan 2006
MASTER · parking brake may fail
12 Apr 2006 · R/2006/083
The parking brake control levers on the rear calipers may not be to specification
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the parking brake control levers on the rear calipers. Where the levers are not to specification replace the calipers.
105 vehicles · built 23 Oct 2005 to 26 Jan 2006
MASTER · possibility that the steering wheel may become loose on the column splines
18 Oct 2004 · R/2004/178
It is possible that the steering wheel may become loose on the steering column mounting splines which could eventually damage the splines.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles replace the steering wheel and mounting bolt with quality assured items.
964 vehicles · built 2 Sep 2003 to 14 Apr 2004
MASTER · steering wheel mounting may not conform
30 Sep 2004 · R/2004/151
It has been established that in certain cases the tightness of the steering wheel mounting may not be to specification.
Fix: Likely to be affected vehicles will be recalled at which time as a preventative measure the steering wheel will be replaced and it's mounting strengthened.
3,513 vehicles · built 2 Sep 2003 to 28 May 2004
MASTER · risk of stalling
22 Jul 2002 · R/2002/083
The engine may stall at idle and/or when lifting off the throttle following a period of hard acceleration.
Fix: Check the serial number on the fuel pressure regulator and replace it if it is within the affected range.
1,861 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2000 to 31 May 2001
MASTER · possible loss of directional control
13 Jun 1997 · R/1997/010
Wear in the area of the support bearings may lead to failure of the primary steering shaft and cause loss of directional control.
Fix: The affected vehicles are being recalled to have the original shaft replaced with a complete assembly.
12,500 vehicles · built 1 Mar 1989 to 30 Apr 1995
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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.