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Renault Megane recalls

DVSA has published 28 safety recalls that name the Renault Megane since 1997, 2 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 133,583 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. AUSTRAL, CAPTUR, MEGANE, RAFALE, SCENIC, SYMBIOZ · risk of parking brake actuator failing

    9 Sep 2025 · R/2025/377

    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”.

    Fix: Replacement of the electric traction reducer parking brake mechanism actuator or gearbox Engagement Actuator.

    23 vehicles · built 12 Apr 2024 to 7 May 2025

  2. MEGANE, MEGANE SCENIC · there is a potential for the internal aggression in the fuel hose causing a fuel leak

    30 Jun 2020 · R/2020/189

    There is a potential for the internal aggression in the fuel hose causing a fuel leak.

    Fix: Replace the fuel supple pipe

    197 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2018 to 31 May 2019

  3. MEGANE · incorrect positioning of wiring potentially causing a risk of the service indicator or vehicle stop warning light coming

    8 Jan 2019 · R/2018/356

    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.

    Fix: Check the battery wiring replacing it if necessary and in any case protecting it.

    19 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2018 to 9 May 2018

  4. KADJAR, MEGANE, SCENIC · side air curtain may not deploy

    1 Sep 2017 · R/2017/172

    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..

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the serial number of the curtain airbag. Replace airbag if required.

    610 vehicles · built 20 Sep 2016 to 30 Nov 2016

  5. MEGANE · child lock may deactivate

    4 Apr 2017 · R/2017/117

    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.

    Fix: 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.

    2,415 vehicles · built 20 May 2016 to 18 Jul 2016

  6. MEGANE · clutch may not engage fully

    4 Apr 2017 · R/2017/122

    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.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software for the automatic gearbox.

    132 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2016 to 31 Jan 2017

  7. 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

  8. MEGANE · rear shelf may detach

    8 Apr 2014 · R/2014/038

    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.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and fit additional fixings.

    3,842 vehicles · built 31 May 2010 to 14 Oct 2013

  9. MEGANE · rear spoiler may become detached

    8 Mar 2013 · R/2013/034

    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.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected for rebonding or reinforcement of the rear tailgate spoiler (depending on type of tailgate).

    22,739 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2003 to 31 Oct 2009

  10. MEGANE, MEGANE SCENIC · braking performance may be affected

    1 Oct 2012 · R/2012/093

    The injection computer requires reprogramming. If this is not carried out reduced braking assistance may be noticed

    Fix: Preventive operation: 1. Reprogramme the injection computer; 2. Reconfigure the UPC computer.

    31 vehicles

  11. MEGANE · power assisted steering could fail

    31 May 2011 · R/2011/064

    Risk of contact between the power - assisted steering electrical supply and the steering column universal joint which could lead to power-assistance failure.

    Fix: Repositioning of the electrical cable away from steering universal joint.

    3 vehicles · built 1 Oct 2009 to 12 Mar 2010

  12. MEGANE · airbag may not deploy

    29 Apr 2011 · R/2011/051

    The drivers airbag may not deploy in an accident and the passenger airbag could deploy at anytime even when it has been deactivated.

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

    337 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2010 to 23 Aug 2010

  13. MEGANE · cracked wheel hub**

    6 Jan 2011 · R/2010/230

    Cracked R/H/F hub carrier. This has the potential risk of the hub carrier rupturing.

    Fix: Replacement of the hub carrier.

    61 vehicles · built 14 Apr 2004 to 5 May 2004

  14. MEGANE · no isofix mounting rings at rear of vehicle

    14 Feb 2008 · R/2007/188

    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.

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit two mounting rings.

    545 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2007 to 2 Sep 2007

  15. MEGANE, SCENIC · front seats may not lock into position

    31 Oct 2006 · R/2006/177

    There is a possibility that the seat back of the front seats may become difficult to adjust and or not lock into position.

    Fix: 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.

    5,354 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2003 to 31 Oct 2003

  16. CLIO, MEGANE · gearbox may malfunction

    24 Oct 2006 · R/2006/176

    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.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the automatic transmission computer.

    217 vehicles · built 10 Nov 2005 to 29 May 2006

  17. MEGANE · front seats may not lock into position

    24 Oct 2006 · R/2006/178

    There is a possibility that the seat back of the front seats may become difficult to adjust and or not lock into position.

    Fix: 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.

    173 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2003 to 30 Sep 2003

  18. MEGANE, SCENIC · brakes may fail

    12 Jun 2006 · R/2006/078

    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.

    Fix: 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.

    57,995 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2002 to 12 Feb 2004

  19. MEGANE · flexible front brake lines may be located too close to the front brake disks.

    30 Nov 2004 · R/2004/205

    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.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the front brake flexible hose retaining brackets replaced.

    300 vehicles · built 20 Mar 2003 to 20 Apr 2004

  20. MEGANE, SCENIC · possible loss of brake power assistance

    15 Feb 2002 · R/2001/162

    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.

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace and/or reroute the brake assistance (vacuum) pipe.

    11,960 vehicles

  21. CLIO, MEGANE, SCENIC · engine hesitation and idling concern

    15 Feb 2002 · R/2001/159

    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.

    Fix: Rectified by replacing the motorised throttle housing connector.

    1,574 vehicles

  22. MEGANE, SCENIC · potential fuel leaks

    14 Dec 2001 · R/2001/138

    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.

    Fix: Reposition or replace any chafing fuel pipes as appropriate. Check the union connections for correct tightness on the high pressure pipes to the injectors.

    3,586 vehicles

  23. MEGANE · overheating of ignition wiring connectors

    17 Aug 2001 · R/2001/056

    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.

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the ignition harness and ignition coil.

    771 vehicles · built 15 Sep 1999 to 8 Feb 2001

  24. MEGANE · engine may cut out

    17 Aug 2001 · R/2001/080

    The camshaft sensor may fail and cause the engine to cut out

    Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the camshaft sensor.

    771 vehicles · built 15 Sep 1999 to 8 Feb 2001

  25. MEGANE · possible engine hesitation.

    17 Aug 2001 · R/2001/081

    Engine exhaust gas recirculation pipe may fail and cause the vehicle to hesitate when pulling away.

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the exhaust gas recirculation pipe.

    771 vehicles · built 15 Sep 1999 to 8 Feb 2001

  26. MEGANE · possible fuel leakage

    17 Aug 2001 · R/2001/079

    Fuel leakage from the fuel pipes and common rail may occur at high pressure.

    Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the fuel pipes and rail with quality assured components.

    771 vehicles · built 15 Sep 1999 to 8 Feb 2001

  27. ESPACE, LAGUNA, MEGANE, SCENIC · possibility of reduction in vacuum servo assistance

    18 Apr 2000 · R/2000/044

    A specific batch of vacuum pumps may have a potential defect (blockage) which may cause a reduction in servo assistance.

    Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace vacuum pump.

    10,425 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2000 to 30 Apr 2000

  28. MEGANE, SCENIC · possible restriction in hydraulic braking system

    30 Oct 1997 · R/1997/073

    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.

    Fix: 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.

    7,434 vehicles · built 1 Jul 1997 to 30 Sep 1997

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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.