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Renault Megane safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Renault Megane 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 Megane. Also see car recalls by year and make.

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31 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 31 launched 1997 to 2026
  • Most recent 12 March 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/103
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 9 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2001 5 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Renault Megane?

Not every Renault Megane 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 Megane recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1997 to 2026

2001 had the most, with 5. 2026 runs to 14 September 2026. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Renault Megane safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’97 1
’98 0
’99 0
’00 1
’01 5
’02 2
’03 0
’04 1
’05 0
’06 4
’07 0
’08 1
’09 0
’10 0
’11 3
’12 1
’13 1
’14 1
’15 0
’16 1
’17 3
’18 0
’19 3
’20 1
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 1
’26 1

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

Every Renault Megane recall, newest first

2026 1 recall

Error in Handbook for Operation of Window Lock

Launched 12 March 2026 DVSA recall R/2026/103 Manufacturer ref. 0CKA

Defect
Amendment to the Owners Handbook – Correction of an error in the operating instructions in paragraph 3.22 relating to the operation of the window lifter: incorrect description of the rear door locking procedure
Remedy
Registered keeper will be sent a corrected page
Vehicles affected
5,126 Megane vehicles
Built
26 Apr 2016 to 11 Oct 2016
DVSA lists it as
“MEGANE IV”

2025 1 recall

Risk of parking brake actuator failing

Launched 9 September 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/377 Manufacturer ref. OEY9

Defect
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”.
Remedy
Replacement of the electric traction reducer parking brake mechanism actuator or gearbox Engagement Actuator.
Vehicles affected
23 Megane vehicles
Built
12 Apr 2024 to 7 May 2025

2020 1 recall

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

Launched 30 June 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/189 Manufacturer ref. 0D73

Defect
There is a potential for the internal aggression in the fuel hose causing a fuel leak.
Remedy
Replace the fuel supple pipe
Vehicles affected
197 Megane vehicles
Built
1 Sept 2018 to 31 May 2019
DVSA lists it as
“MEGANE”, “MEGANE SCENIC”

2019 3 recalls

The solenoid valve does not switch to the high oil pressure position when required

Launched 17 September 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/300 Manufacturer ref. 0D4W

Defect
The oil pressure solenoid valve may not switch correctly.
Remedy
Check the solenoid and modify or replace if required
Vehicles affected
272 Megane vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2018 to 31 May 2019
DVSA lists it as
“MEGANE RENAULTSPORT”

Electronic board capacitors may crack under mechanical stress

Launched 19 March 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/074 Manufacturer ref. 0D1C

Defect
Capacitors for the engine cooling fan assembly do not comply with specification.
Remedy
Replacement of the engine cooling fan assembly on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
163 Megane vehicles
Built
13 Sept 2018 to 15 Nov 2018
DVSA lists it as
“MEGANE IV”

Incorrect positioning of wiring potentially causing a risk of the service indicator or vehicle stop warning light coming

Launched 8 January 2019 DVSA recall R/2018/356 Manufacturer ref. 0CX2

Defect
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.
Remedy
Check the battery wiring replacing it if necessary and in any case protecting it.
Vehicles affected
19 Megane vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2018 to 9 May 2018

2017 3 recalls

Side air curtain may not deploy

Launched 1 September 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/172 Manufacturer ref. OCHZ

Defect
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..
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the serial number of the curtain airbag. Replace airbag if required.
Vehicles affected
610 across everything the recall covers
Built
20 Sept 2016 to 30 Nov 2016

Clutch may not engage fully

Launched 4 April 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/122 Manufacturer ref. OCJB

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software for the automatic gearbox.
Vehicles affected
132 Megane vehicles
Built
1 Jun 2016 to 31 Jan 2017

Child lock may deactivate

Launched 4 April 2017 DVSA recall R/2017/117 Manufacturer ref. OCDU

Defect
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected
2,415 Megane vehicles
Built
20 May 2016 to 18 Jul 2016

2016 1 recall

Engine power and/or braking efficiency may be affected

Launched 8 January 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/001 Manufacturer ref. 0C68

Defect
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.
Remedy
Check the manufacture date of the vacuum pump and where necessary replace the pump.
Vehicles affected
527 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

2014 1 recall

Rear shelf may detach

Launched 8 April 2014 DVSA recall R/2014/038 Manufacturer ref. OBUK

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicles and fit additional fixings.
Vehicles affected
3,842 Megane vehicles
Built
31 May 2010 to 14 Oct 2013

2013 1 recall

Rear spoiler may become detached

Launched 8 March 2013 DVSA recall R/2013/034 Manufacturer ref. OBLC

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected for rebonding or reinforcement of the rear tailgate spoiler (depending on type of tailgate).
Vehicles affected
22,739 Megane vehicles
Built
1 Sept 2003 to 31 Oct 2009

2012 1 recall

Braking performance may be affected

Launched 1 October 2012 DVSA recall R/2012/093 Manufacturer ref. 0BKG

Defect
The injection computer requires reprogramming. If this is not carried out reduced braking assistance may be noticed
Remedy
Preventive operation: 1. Reprogramme the injection computer; 2. Reconfigure the UPC computer.
Vehicles affected
31 Megane vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
DVSA lists it as
“MEGANE”, “MEGANE SCENIC”

2011 3 recalls

Power assisted steering could fail

Launched 31 May 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/064

Defect
Risk of contact between the power - assisted steering electrical supply and the steering column universal joint which could lead to power-assistance failure.
Remedy
Repositioning of the electrical cable away from steering universal joint.
Vehicles affected
3 Megane vehicles
Built
1 Oct 2009 to 12 Mar 2010

Airbag may not deploy

Launched 29 April 2011 DVSA recall R/2011/051 Manufacturer ref. OBAN

Defect
The drivers airbag may not deploy in an accident and the passenger airbag could deploy at anytime even when it has been deactivated.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the airbag computer.
Vehicles affected
337 Megane vehicles
Built
1 Jun 2010 to 23 Aug 2010

Cracked wheel hub**

Launched 6 January 2011 DVSA recall R/2010/230 Manufacturer ref. OBAH

Defect
Cracked R/H/F hub carrier. This has the potential risk of the hub carrier rupturing.
Remedy
Replacement of the hub carrier.
Vehicles affected
61 Megane vehicles
Built
14 Apr 2004 to 5 May 2004

2008 1 recall

No ISOFIX mounting rings at rear of vehicle

Launched 14 February 2008 DVSA recall R/2007/188

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and fit two mounting rings.
Vehicles affected
545 Megane vehicles
Built
1 Mar 2007 to 2 Sept 2007

2006 4 recalls

Front seats may not lock into position

Launched 31 October 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/177 Manufacturer ref. oark

Defect
There is a possibility that the seat back of the front seats may become difficult to adjust and or not lock into position.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected
5,354 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2003 to 31 Oct 2003
Also covers

Front seats may not lock into position

Launched 24 October 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/178 Manufacturer ref. OARJ

Defect
There is a possibility that the seat back of the front seats may become difficult to adjust and or not lock into position.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected
173 Megane vehicles
Built
1 Sept 2003 to 30 Sept 2003

Gearbox may malfunction

Launched 24 October 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/176 Manufacturer ref. oarg

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the automatic transmission computer.
Vehicles affected
217 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Nov 2005 to 29 May 2006
Also covers

Brakes may fail

Launched 12 June 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/078 Manufacturer ref. OANY

Defect
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected
57,995 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Sept 2002 to 12 Feb 2004
Also covers

2004 1 recall

Flexible front brake lines may be located too close to the front brake disks.

Launched 30 November 2004 DVSA recall R/2004/205 Manufacturer ref. oagu

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the front brake flexible hose retaining brackets replaced.
Vehicles affected
300 Megane vehicles
Built
20 Mar 2003 to 20 Apr 2004

2002 2 recalls

Possible loss of brake power assistance

Launched 15 February 2002 DVSA recall R/2001/162 Manufacturer ref. 0A4H

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace and/or reroute the brake assistance (vacuum) pipe.
Vehicles affected
11,960 across everything the recall covers
Built
from 5 Dec 1999
Also covers

Engine hesitation and idling concern

Launched 15 February 2002 DVSA recall R/2001/159 Manufacturer ref. 0A4Z

Defect
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.
Remedy
Rectified by replacing the motorised throttle housing connector.
Vehicles affected
1,574 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given

2001 5 recalls

Potential fuel leaks

Launched 14 December 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/138 Manufacturer ref. 0A3E

Defect
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.
Remedy
Reposition or replace any chafing fuel pipes as appropriate. Check the union connections for correct tightness on the high pressure pipes to the injectors.
Vehicles affected
3,586 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers

Possible engine hesitation.

Launched 17 August 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/081 Manufacturer ref. 0A2T

Defect
Engine exhaust gas recirculation pipe may fail and cause the vehicle to hesitate when pulling away.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace the exhaust gas recirculation pipe.
Vehicles affected
771 Megane vehicles
Built
15 Sept 1999 to 8 Feb 2001

Engine may cut out

Launched 17 August 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/080 Manufacturer ref. 0A2T

Defect
The camshaft sensor may fail and cause the engine to cut out
Remedy
Affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the camshaft sensor.
Vehicles affected
771 Megane vehicles
Built
15 Sept 1999 to 8 Feb 2001

Possible fuel leakage

Launched 17 August 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/079 Manufacturer ref. 0A2T

Defect
Fuel leakage from the fuel pipes and common rail may occur at high pressure.
Remedy
Affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the fuel pipes and rail with quality assured components.
Vehicles affected
771 Megane vehicles
Built
15 Sept 1999 to 8 Feb 2001

Overheating of ignition wiring connectors

Launched 17 August 2001 DVSA recall R/2001/056 Manufacturer ref. 0A2T

Defect
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.
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace the ignition harness and ignition coil.
Vehicles affected
771 Megane vehicles
Built
15 Sept 1999 to 8 Feb 2001

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

1997 1 recall

Possible restriction in hydraulic braking system

Launched 30 October 1997 DVSA recall R/1997/073

Defect
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected
7,434 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jul 1997 to 30 Sept 1997
Also covers

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 31 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Renault Megane. 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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