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Renault Espace safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Renault Espace since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Renault Espace. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
12 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 12 launched 1992 to 2005
  • Most recent 29 April 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/031
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2002 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Renault Espace?

Not every Renault Espace is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Renault Espace recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1992 to 2026

2002 had the most, with 3. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Renault Espace safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’92 1
’93 0
’94 0
’95 2
’96 0
’97 0
’98 0
’99 0
’00 1
’01 1
’02 3
’03 1
’04 2
’05 1
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Renault Espace recall, newest first

2005 1 recall

Potential of an odour and smoke emission from the dashboard

Launched 29 April 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/031 Manufacturer ref. oahq

Defect
Potential of an odour and smoke emission from the dashboard
Remedy
Affected vehicles will have a resistor removed from the wiring circuit
Vehicles affected
398 Espace vehicles
Built
15 Nov 2003 to 2 Apr 2004

2004 2 recalls

Potential emission of smoke from dashboard vent into the cabin

Launched 20 February 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/021 Manufacturer ref. OADZ

Defect
Potential smell and emission of smoke from the dashboard vents
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles for reprogramming and configuration of the air conditioning software
Vehicles affected
3,071 Espace vehicles
Built
1 Jun 2002 to 5 Nov 2003

Possibility of emission from the dashboard vents into the cabin

Launched 20 February 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/020 Manufacturer ref. OAE2

Defect
Potential smell and emission of smoke from the dashboard vents
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles for reprogramming and configuration of the air conditioning software
Vehicles affected
1,040 Espace vehicles
Built
1 Jun 2002 to 5 Nov 2003

2003 1 recall

Potential lack of handbrake efficiency

Launched 18 July 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/085 Manufacturer ref. 0AB5

Defect
It is possible that the handbrake may not be fully effective when the vehicle is parked.
Remedy
Reprogramme the parking brake computer software.
Vehicles affected
359 Espace vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2003 to 4 Mar 2003

2002 3 recalls

Possible loss of spare wheel

Launched 23 September 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/115 Manufacturer ref. 0A65

Defect
The spare wheel winch cable may seize or break and allow the wheel to fall onto the road.
Remedy
Fit a modified spare wheel support cross member and winch unit.
Vehicles affected
6,597 Espace vehicles
Built
1 Sept 1996 to 11 Dec 1998

Possible unscheduled deployment of air bag

Launched 15 July 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/065 Manufacturer ref. 0A6B

Defect
The air bag control electrical wiring attached to the drivers swivelling seat may become damaged and cause unscheduled deployment of the drivers' air bag.
Remedy
Examine wiring for damage and re-route and secure as necessary
Vehicles affected
467 Espace vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1999 to 30 Jul 1999

Side air bag concern

Launched 15 July 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/064 Manufacturer ref. 0A5T

Defect
The electrical connections to the side air bags may be transposed. This could result in the air bag on the opposite side to an impact being deployed.
Remedy
Check side air bag wiring for transposed connections and correct where necessary.
Vehicles affected
3,609 Espace vehicles
Built
1 Oct 1999 to 1 May 2000

2001 1 recall

Possibility of loss of efficiency in braking system.

Launched 28 February 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/002 Manufacturer ref. OTS 0A35

Defect
There is a possibility of the fastener attaching the brake caliper to the Stub Axle coming loose on the rear wheels due to a mismatch between the Stub Axle and the fastener. This can adversely affect the performance of the fastener and may lead to a loss of efficiency in the braking system.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace original fastener with a modified type and a lock washer to prevent it coming loose.
Vehicles affected
1,090 Espace vehicles
Built
17 Jul 2000 to 20 Sept 2000

2000 1 recall

Possibility of reduction in vacuum servo assistance

Launched 18 April 2000 DVSA recall R/2000/044 Manufacturer ref. 0094

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.
Vehicles affected
10,425 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Feb 2000 to 30 Apr 2000

1995 2 recalls

Hot coolant may enter passenger compartment

Launched 3 November 1995 DVSA recall R/1995/065

Defect
There is a risk of scalding to occupants of the front seats as a result of hot coolant leaking from the heater matrix into the passenger compartment.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the heater matrix. Where this is found to be of an unmodified design (visually apparent) it will be replaced with a modified unit.
Vehicles affected
730 Espace vehicles
Built
8 Jul 1991 to 23 Jul 1992

Possible fire risk

Launched 23 March 1995 DVSA recall R/1995/015

Defect
Under certain circumstances the fuel filter outlet pipe union may contact the heating element fitted to the fuel filter body. This will result in a short circuit with possible fire risk.
Remedy
Recall the subject vehicles for the inclusion of a fuse link in the fuel filter heating element circuit and the fitment of a clip to ensure that the filter outlet pipe union is held clear of the element body.
Vehicles affected
3,213 Espace vehicles
Built
1 Sept 1992 to 30 Sept 1994

1992 1 recall

Locking of front seat pivot mechanism

Launched 24 January 1992 DVSA recall R/1992/007

Defect
The front seat pivoting mechanism may not operate correctly. This may lead to imprecise locking of the front seats which under certain driving conditions may have safety implications if the driving seat is not retained in the normal driving mo
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles for replacement of the seat pivot flange and the fitment of an additional ring washer on both front seats.
Vehicles affected
644 Espace vehicles
Built
1 Jan 1991 to 31 Dec 1991

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 12 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Renault Espace. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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