Renault Kadjar recalls

7 official safety recalls for the Renault Kadjar from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Child lock may disengage after activation

    Reported August 26, 2020Model years 2015–2018DVSA recall R/2020/235EU Safety Gate A12/01610/2045,023 vehicles affected

    The child lock may disengage after being activated. A retaining clip will be fitted to the door locks.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    CHILD LOCK DISENGAGES AFTER BEING ACTIVATED
    Defect
    The child lock disengages after it was activated by the customer.
    Remedy
    Fit a retaining clip to the door locks.

  2. Catalytic converter may not control NOx correctly

    Reported July 21, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2020/2132 vehicles affected

    A lack of NOx-neutralising substance in the catalytic converter may result in incorrect NOx control. The catalytic converter will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INCORRECT NOx CONTROL
    Defect
    Lack of NOX-neutralizing substance in the catalytic converter meaning incorrect NOx Control
    Remedy
    Replace the catalytic convertor

  3. Side curtain airbag may not deploy

    Reported September 1, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/1721,830 vehicles affected

    An incorrect ignitor mix may prevent one or both curtain airbags from deploying in a side impact. The airbag serial number will be checked and the airbag replaced if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SIDE AIR CURTAIN MAY NOT DEPLOY
    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.

  4. Curtain airbags may not deploy correctly

    Reported June 27, 2016EU Safety Gate A12/0896/16

    In an impact, the curtain airbags may not deploy correctly. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    null In the event of an impact, the curtain airbags may not deploy correctly.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  5. Rear seat belt anchorages may be insecure

    Reported April 26, 2016DVSA recall R/2016/09664 vehicles affected

    The rear side members may be incorrectly constructed, which could compromise seat belt operation in a collision. Dealers will advise what action is required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE POINTS MAY BE INSECURE
    Defect
    On affected vehicles the rear side members may not have been correctly constructed. This could compromise seat belt operation during a collision.
    Remedy
    Renault Dealers will advise of any action required

  6. Side airbags may fail to deploy correctly

    Reported April 19, 2016Model years 2015–2016DVSA recall R/2016/070EU Safety Gate A12/0543/1610,613 vehicles affected

    The airbag computer may reverse data from the side impact sensors. In a severe side impact, the airbags may fail to deploy or deploy on the opposite side. The airbag computer will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SIDE AIRBAGS MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY OR THEY MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY
    Defect
    The airbag computer (ECU) incorrectly interprets the data provided by the lateral shock sensors and can reverse it. In the event of a side impact that is severe enough to cause side air bag deployment there is a risk of either non-deployment or activation of the airbags on the opposite side to the impact
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles re-programme of the airbag ECU

  7. Vacuum pump failure may affect braking and engine power

    Reported January 8, 2016DVSA recall R/2016/001EU Safety Gate A12/0006/162,635 vehicles affected

    The brake vacuum pump drive may fail, causing loss of brake servo assistance and a hard brake pedal. Engine power may also be reduced. The pump will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE POWER AND/OR BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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