Renault Scenic recalls

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.

40 vehicles · built 12 Apr 2024 to 7 May 2025

NOx sensor was not correctly tightened during manufacture on the production line

Fix: Tighten the NOx sensor to 32 Nm

116 vehicles · built 21 Sep 2018 to 3 Jun 2019

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

The bolts that hold the front seats to the floor may not be correctly tightened. This may cause the seat to become insecure and control of the vehicle to be compromised. Prior to failure there will be increased movement of the seat when getting in and out of the vehicle which should be noticeable to the driver.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary adjust the torque tightening of the rear bolts on the front seat runners.

217 vehicles

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

The parking brake may apply without input from the driver as a result of a programming error.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary reprogramme the electronic parking brake computer.

66,735 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2003 to 30 Jun 2005

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 · built 1 Jan 2006 to 31 Mar 2007

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 Aug 2003 to 31 Oct 2003

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 2003 to 21 Jan 2004

It is possible under certain conditions for the seatbelt stalk fixings on the first row of rear seats to become loose.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to remove the bolts retaining the stalks of the affected seatbelts. Thread adhesive is to be applied to the bolts then the bolts are to be refitted and torqued.

93,289 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2003 to 12 Dec 2005

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

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

The front suspension stabiliser bar brackets may fracture.

Fix: Replace both front stabiliser bar brackets.

205 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2001 to 18 Jul 2001

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

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

The roof bars may fail when loaded to the limit of their carrying capacity. Failure could result in loss of luggage.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the original roof bars replaced with quality assured examples.

4,000 vehicles · built 1 Jun 1997 to 30 Sep 1997

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