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Renault Laguna safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Renault Laguna 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 Laguna. 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 1996 to 2010
  • Most recent 20 April 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/039
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2002 4 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Renault Laguna?

Not every Renault Laguna 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 Laguna recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1996 to 2026

2002 had the most, with 4. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Renault Laguna safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’96 1
’97 0
’98 0
’99 0
’00 1
’01 1
’02 4
’03 3
’04 1
’05 0
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 1
’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 Laguna recall, newest first

2010 1 recall

Seat belt may not perform correctly

Launched 20 April 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/039 Manufacturer ref. OB5K

Defect
There is a possibility that the drivers seat belt pretensioner cable may fail through fatigue and therefore not restrain the driver correctly during a collision.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the pretensioner with one that is redesigned.
Vehicles affected
9,959 Laguna vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2007 to 24 Aug 2009

2004 1 recall

Actual engine speed can differ from speed requested by the driver

Launched 30 November 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/204

Defect
In certain cases the risk exists that there may be a faulty contact between the accelerator pedal sensor and the injection computer. In such cases the SERV warning light will illuminate on the dashboard.The situation remains under control by simply by applying the brake pedal.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will undergo preventive reprogramming of the injection computer
Vehicles affected
469 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2002 to 22 Jun 2004
Also covers

2003 3 recalls

Possible unintended acceleration

Launched 8 September 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/117 Manufacturer ref. 0AC2

Defect
The engine may intermittently accelerate by itself and/or suffer instability of the idle speed.
Remedy
Reprogramme the fuel injection computer software.
Vehicles affected
12,819 Laguna vehicles
Built
1 May 2001 to 31 Oct 2002

Possible unintended acceleration

Launched 8 September 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/116 Manufacturer ref. 0AC1

Defect
The engine may intermittently accelerate by itself and/or suffer instability of the idle speed.
Remedy
Reprogramme the fuel injection computer software.
Vehicles affected
2,198 Laguna vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2001 to 31 Jul 2002

Brake servo may fail

Launched 31 January 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/003 Manufacturer ref. 0AAH

Defect
Brake servo may fail resulting in a hard brake pedal due to the loss of power assistance.
Remedy
Replace the brake servo unit.
Vehicles affected
2,803 Laguna vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2002 4 recalls

Vehicle surge

Launched 15 November 2002 DVSA recall R/2002/141 Manufacturer ref. OTS 0A4M

Defect
The engine speed may surge intermittently when first started from cold when the outside temperature is between 0 degrees centigrade and plus 5 degrees centigrade.
Remedy
Reprogramme the fuel injection computer.
Vehicles affected
1,646 Laguna vehicles
Built
1 May 2002 to 31 Jul 2002

Engine may cut out

Launched 8 March 2002 DVSA recall R/2001/163 Manufacturer ref. 0A5M

Defect
Laguna II's fitted with the 1.6 16v engine may cut out and stall at idle/lift off when the air conditioning is switched on.
Remedy
Rectified by recalibrating the injection computer.
Vehicles affected
4,838 Laguna vehicles
Built
1 Oct 2000 to 27 Jun 2001

Fuel leak / emergency brake assist concern.

Launched 8 March 2002 DVSA recall R/2001/157 Manufacturer ref. OTS 0A58

Defect
Danger of leakage from the Diesel injection high pressure pipes which can result in destruction of the Emergency Brake Assist connector located on the Brake Booster.
Remedy
Replace diesel fuel injection high pressure rail and pipes and Emergency Brake Assist connector seal at Brake Booster Unit.
Vehicles affected
2,249 Laguna vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

Engine speed control concerns

Launched 8 March 2002 DVSA recall R/2001/141 Manufacturer ref. OTS 0A4M

Defect
1) Accelerator pedal may stick in the open position. (Petrol and diesel engine models). 2) Engine may stall at idle or after hard acceleration. (Diesel engine models).
Remedy
1) Reposition pad at base of accelerator. 2) Repalce the pressure regulator valve on the diesel fuel pump.
Vehicles affected
1,646 Laguna vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

2001 1 recall

Towing ball mounting may crack

Launched 19 September 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/103 Manufacturer ref. 0A3Q

Defect
The towing ball mounting panel may flex under load and eventually crack causing the towing ball to become insecure.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles to fit towing ball mounting panel reinforcement kit.
Vehicles affected
226 Laguna vehicles
Built
27 Nov 2000 to 25 Dec 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

1996 1 recall

Air bag warning light

Launched 8 August 1996 DVSA recall R/1996/070

Defect
On vehicles equipped with both driver and passenger air bags unscheduled illumination of the air bag warning light may occur in conditions of low ambient temperature.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified computer to the air bag system
Vehicles affected
551 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jul 1995 to 31 Dec 1995
Also covers
  • Renault Safrane

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 Laguna. 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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