Renault Kangoo recalls

22 official safety recalls for the Renault Kangoo 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. Rear door strikers may cause injuries

    Reported September 1, 2025Model years 2020–2025DVSA recall R/2025/254EU Safety Gate SR/03092/2515,240 vehicles affected

    Prominent strikers on the rear swing doors may cause injury when entering or exiting the rear of the vehicle, such as during loading or unloading. Protective covers will be added to the upper strikers.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Rear Door Top Door Strikers
    Defect
    On certain vehicles the rear swing door strikers have a prominent character. Injuries may occur when entering or exiting from the rear of the vehicle (e.g. during loading or unloading).
    Remedy
    The preventive measure is the addition of protective covers on the door strikers at the top of the two rear swing doors.

  2. Rear door hinge shaft may be missing

    Reported January 28, 2025Model years 2024DVSA recall R/2025/03218 vehicles affected

    One or more rear door hinges may be missing a shaft. The hinges will be inspected and replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Rear door hinges
    Defect
    For certain vehicles there is an issue involving the conformity of the four hinges of the rear doors for where a missing shaft cannot be ruled out.
    Remedy
    Inspect the hinges and if required replace.

  3. Front seat base frame may affect child seat restraint

    Reported September 18, 2023Model years 2023EU Safety Gate A12/02475/23

    A defective front seat base frame may cause the child seat restraint system to malfunction, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The front seat base frame is defective and the child seat restraint system malfunctions, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  4. Fuel pipe could leak in the engine compartment

    Reported February 16, 2021Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2021/049293 vehicles affected

    A fuel leak could occur in the engine compartment. The fuel pipe will be inspected and protected, or replaced if damaged.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    RISK OF A FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
    Defect
    Risk of a fuel leak in the engine compartment.
    Remedy
    Inspect and install protection to the fuel pipe or replace the fuel pipe if damaged

  5. Rear hub nuts or caliper screws may be loose

    Reported January 28, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2020/01450 vehicles affected

    Rear hub nuts and possibly caliper fixing screws may not be tight enough. Their torque will be checked, and screws, bolts or the caliper replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INADEQUATE TIGHTENING OF THE REAR HUB NUTS AND POTENTIALLY THE CALIPER FIXING SCREWS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE
    Defect
    Inadequate tightening of the rear hub nuts and potentially of the calliper fixing screws on the left and right side
    Remedy
    Check the torque of the fixing screws hub nuts and if required replace the screws bolts and the calliper.

  6. Rear axle components may be insufficiently clamped

    Reported January 28, 2020EU Safety Gate A12/00178/20

    Insufficient clamping of rear axle components may cause the rear wheels to lock or disengage, increasing the risk of an accident. The product is being recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The components on the rear axle may not be sufficiently clamped. As a result, the rear wheels may become locked or disengaged, increasing the risk of an accident.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Portugal

  7. Stop-start function may not work correctly

    Reported September 3, 2019Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2019/274EU Safety Gate A12/1729/19570 vehicles affected

    The stop-start function may not perform correctly. The power and switching unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE STOP & START FUNCTION DOES NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
    Defect
    The STOP&START function does not perform correctly.
    Remedy
    An update to the Power and Switching Unit software is required

  8. Catalytic converter may be incorrectly welded

    Reported December 4, 2018Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2018/3251 vehicle affected

    The catalytic converter may have incorrect welding. Dealers will check the weld and replace the converter if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    INCORRECT WELDING OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
    Defect
    Incorrect welding of the catalytic convertor.
    Remedy
    Check the welding of the catalytic converter and replace it if necessary.

  9. Sub-frame tension rod screws may be missing

    Reported May 15, 2017Model years 2016EU Safety Gate A12/0764/17

    Missing tension rod fixing screws could prevent the engine anti-intrusion bar from properly protecting occupants in a frontal collision. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    null Fixing screws for the tension rods on the sub-frame are missing. As a result, there is a risk that the engine’s anti-intrusion bar will not properly protect the occupants in the event of a frontal collision.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  10. Steering column housing may crack

    Reported March 28, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/110EU Safety Gate A12/0506/177 vehicles affected

    A cracked housing may affect steering wheel adjustment or make the indicators, headlight controls or wipers difficult to use. The upper steering column, housing and associated fixings will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING COLUMN HOUSING MAY CRACK
    Defect
    The steering column housing may crack making the steering wheel adjustment not as expected and/or some control arms may become difficult to use them (indicators headlight control wipers).
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the upper steering column complete with housing and associated fixings.

  11. Rear seat belt mounting bolt may be loose

    Reported May 31, 2016Model years 2015DVSA recall R/2016/114EU Safety Gate A12/0740/163 vehicles affected

    The upper mounting bolt for the left rear seat belt may not be tightened correctly. In a crash, the belt may be insecure and fail to work as intended. The bolt will be tightened to specification.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR LEFT HAND SEAT BELT MOUNTING MAY FAIL
    Defect
    The near side rear seat belt upper mounting bolt may not have been tightened to the correct specification. In the event of an accident the belt may be insecure and not act as intended.
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles tighten bolt to correct specification

  12. Bench seat mounting screws may break

    Reported April 22, 2016Model years 2009–2014DVSA recall R/2016/016194 vehicles affected

    Repeatedly repositioning the bench seat may break its base mounting screws. A noise may result, and a broken screw could reduce protection in an impact. Metal inserts will be fitted and the mounting screws replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BENCH SEAT MAY MOVE FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING
    Defect
    The beach seat base mounting screws may break when the bench is repeatedly repositioned to allow a flat load area. Should this happen a noise will be heard from the bench. In exceptional cases if the screw has broken this may cause a loss of protection during an impact.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the vehicle. A metal insert will be fitted between the seatback folding pivot and the mounting screw (left and right). Additionally the mounting screws (left and right) will also be replaced.

  13. Third-row seats may not lock properly

    Reported October 20, 2015EU Safety Gate A12/1354/15

    Third-row seats may fail to lock after being refitted, potentially causing injury during braking or an impact. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    null The third row seats may not lock properly when they are refitted by the user following their removal. This could lead to injuries in case of braking or an impact.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Portugal

  14. Brake pipes may be connected to incorrect ports

    Reported August 28, 2014Model years 2012–2013DVSA recall R/2014/096EU Safety Gate A12/1413/14772 vehicles affected

    Brake pipes may be connected to the wrong ABS unit ports, reducing braking under heavy braking or causing the electronic stability system to malfunction. Pipe connections will be checked and pipes replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
    Defect
    Brake pipes fitted to the ABS unit may not have been fitted to the correct port. During heavy braking conditions this may cause under braking. It is also possible that the ESP may malfunction/fail to work which may cause under/over steer.
    Remedy
    Affected vehicles will be recalled to check brake pipes are fitted correctly to the ABS unit. Where necessary the brake pipes will be replaced.

  15. Fuel pipe cover may detach and damage the engine

    Reported June 28, 2013DVSA recall R/2013/0732,496 vehicles affected

    The fuel pipe protective cover may fail and damage the engine, which could stop working. The cover will be replaced with a modified type.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL PIPE PROTECTIVE COVER MAY DETACH & DAMAGE ENGINE
    Defect
    The fuel pipe protective cover may fail and damage the engine. In the worst case the engine could cease to function.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pipe protective cover with a modified type.

  16. Lower seat belt mounting bolt may loosen

    Reported January 17, 2012DVSA recall R/2012/0022,243 vehicles affected

    The lower seat belt mounting bolt may loosen and detach, leaving the occupant unrestrained by the seat belt in a collision. The lower mounting bolts will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEATBELT MAY FAIL
    Defect
    There is a possible issue with the security of the lower seat belt mounting bolt which could cause it to loosen. If this were to occur then the bolt could ultimately fully unwind and detach. This could result in the occupant not being restrained by the seat belt in the event of a collision.
    Remedy
    Recall all affected vehicles and replace the lower seat belt mounting bolts.

  17. Front brake hoses may disconnect

    Reported June 22, 2010Model years 2009DVSA recall R/2010/023149 vehicles affected

    The front brake hoses may disconnect, causing hydraulic fluid loss and reduced braking efficiency. Both front brake hoses will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE AFFECTED
    Defect
    It has been identified that the possibility exists that the front brakes hoses may become disconnected resulting in a loss of brake hydraulic fluid and a reduction in braking efficiency.
    Remedy
    Recalled vehicles will have both front brake hoses replaced.

  18. Steering assistance may be lost

    Reported October 27, 2009DVSA recall R/2009/11668,806 vehicles affected

    A software problem may cause loss of power steering assistance. The engine control unit will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TO THE STEERING
    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.

  19. Door locks may not secure the doors

    Reported January 10, 2002Model years 2001DVSA recall R/2001/1611,445 vehicles affected

    Door locking bolts may wear because they missed heat treatment, preventing the front and side doors from being secured. Both front and side door locks are replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DOOR SECURITY CONCERN
    Defect
    Customers may find that they are unable to secure the front and side doors of their vehicles due to wear of the locking bolt due to omission of heat treatment.
    Remedy
    Rectified by replacing both the front and side door locks.

  20. Airbags or seat belt pretensioners may deploy unintentionally

    Reported January 26, 2001Model years 1998–2000DVSA recall R/2000/13714,046 vehicles affected

    A fault in the control unit may cause the front airbags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy unintentionally. The control unit will be replaced with a quality-assured unit.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS AND/OR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS
    Defect
    A fault within the control unit may cause unintentional deployment of the front air bags and or seat belt pre-tensioners.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured control unit.

  21. Airbag or seat belt pretensioner may deploy unintentionally

    Reported January 26, 2001Model years 1998–2000DVSA recall R/2000/13614,046 vehicles affected

    A fault in the control unit may cause the front airbags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy unintentionally. The control unit will be replaced with a quality-assured unit.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS AND/OR SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS
    Defect
    A fault within the control unit may cause unintentional deployment of the front air bags and/or seat belt pre-tensioners.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured control unit.

  22. Tyre may lose pressure rapidly

    Reported December 15, 2000Model years 2000DVSA recall R/2000/103969 vehicles affected

    Low inner rubber thickness in the tyre shoulder may cause a rapid loss of pressure and affect road holding. The affected tyres will be replaced with quality-assured tyres.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    RISK OF RAPID LOSS OF TYRE PRESSURE
    Defect
    There is a possibility of a rapid loss of tyre pressure on Kleber C100 165/70 R14 85 R tyres due to low inner rubber thickness on casing ply cord in tyre shoulder zone. This may affect the vehicle's road holding.
    Remedy
    Recall affected vehicle's and replace tyres with quality assured tyre.

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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