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Renault Scenic safety recalls

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

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Records analysed
17 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 17 launched 1997 to 2025
  • Most recent 9 September 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/377
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 5 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2002 3 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Renault Scenic?

Not every Renault Scenic 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 Scenic recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 1997 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 Scenic safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’97 1
’98 1
’99 0
’00 1
’01 1
’02 3
’03 0
’04 0
’05 0
’06 3
’07 0
’08 0
’09 1
’10 1
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 2
’17 1
’18 0
’19 1
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 1
’26 0

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

Every Renault Scenic recall, newest first

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
40 Scenic vehicles
Built
12 Apr 2024 to 7 May 2025

2019 1 recall

NOx SENSOR WAS NOT CORRECTLY TIGHTENED DURING MANUFACTURE

Launched 19 November 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/370 Manufacturer ref. 0D6E

Defect
NOx sensor was not correctly tightened during manufacture on the production line
Remedy
Tighten the NOx sensor to 32 Nm
Vehicles affected
116 Scenic vehicles
Built
21 Sept 2018 to 3 Jun 2019

2017 1 recall

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

2016 2 recalls

Rear bolts on front seat runner may not be torqued correctly

Launched 4 November 2016 DVSA recall R/2016/199 Manufacturer ref. OC9E

Defect
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected
217 Scenic vehicles
Built
Build dates not given

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

2010 1 recall

Unexpected application of parking brake

Launched 2 June 2010 DVSA recall R/2010/050 Manufacturer ref. OB7K

Defect
The parking brake may apply without input from the driver as a result of a programming error.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary reprogramme the electronic parking brake computer.
Vehicles affected
66,735 Scenic vehicles
Built
1 Sept 2003 to 30 Jun 2005

2009 1 recall

Possible loss of power assistance to the steering

Launched 27 October 2009 DVSA recall R/2009/116 Manufacturer ref. OB1E

Defect
Power assistance to the steering might be lost because of a problem in the software.
Remedy
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the ECU.
Vehicles affected
34,403 across everything the recall covers
Built
1 Jan 2006 to 31 Mar 2007
Also covers

2006 3 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 Aug 2003 to 31 Oct 2003
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 2003 to 21 Jan 2004
Also covers

Seat belt stalk may detach

Launched 8 May 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/045

Defect
It is possible under certain conditions for the seatbelt stalk fixings on the first row of rear seats to become loose.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected
93,289 Scenic vehicles
Built
1 Feb 2003 to 12 Dec 2005

2002 3 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

Front stabiliser bar brackets concern

Launched 10 January 2002 DVSA recall R/2001/160 Manufacturer ref. 0A56

Defect
The front suspension stabiliser bar brackets may fracture.
Remedy
Replace both front stabiliser bar brackets.
Vehicles affected
205 Scenic vehicles
Built
1 Jun 2001 to 18 Jul 2001

2001 1 recall

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

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

1998 1 recall

Failure of roof bars

Launched 12 June 1998 DVSA recall R/1998/022

Defect
The roof bars may fail when loaded to the limit of their carrying capacity. Failure could result in loss of luggage.
Remedy
Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the original roof bars replaced with quality assured examples.
Vehicles affected
4,000 Scenic vehicles
Built
1 Jun 1997 to 30 Sept 1997

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