Renault Laguna recalls

11 official safety recalls for the Renault Laguna 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. Driver seat belt pretensioner may fail

    Reported April 20, 2010Model years 2007–2009DVSA recall R/2010/0399,959 vehicles affected

    The driver's seat belt pretensioner cable may fail from fatigue and not restrain the driver correctly in a collision. The pretensioner will be replaced with a redesigned one.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELT MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY
    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.

  2. Engine speed may differ from the driver's request

    Reported November 30, 2004Model years 2002–2004DVSA recall R/2004/204938 vehicles affected

    A faulty contact between the accelerator pedal sensor and injection computer may cause the SERV warning light to illuminate. The situation can be controlled by applying the brake pedal. The injection computer will be reprogrammed preventively.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ACTUAL ENGINE SPEED CAN DIFFER FROM SPEED REQUESTED BY THE DRIVER
    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

  3. Engine may accelerate unexpectedly

    Reported September 8, 2003Model years 2001–2002DVSA recall R/2003/11712,819 vehicles affected

    The engine may accelerate by itself intermittently or have an unstable idle speed. The fuel injection computer software will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION
    Defect
    The engine may intermittently accelerate by itself and/or suffer instability of the idle speed.
    Remedy
    Reprogramme the fuel injection computer software.

  4. Engine may accelerate unexpectedly

    Reported September 8, 2003Model years 2001–2002DVSA recall R/2003/1162,198 vehicles affected

    The engine may intermittently accelerate by itself or have unstable idle speed. The fuel injection computer software will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBLE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION
    Defect
    The engine may intermittently accelerate by itself and/or suffer instability of the idle speed.
    Remedy
    Reprogramme the fuel injection computer software.

  5. Brake servo may fail

    Reported January 31, 2003DVSA recall R/2003/0032,803 vehicles affected

    The brake servo may fail, causing a hard brake pedal due to loss of power assistance. The brake servo unit will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE SERVO MAY FAIL
    Defect
    Brake servo may fail resulting in a hard brake pedal due to the loss of power assistance.
    Remedy
    Replace the brake servo unit.

  6. Engine speed may surge after a cold start

    Reported November 15, 2002Model years 2002DVSA recall R/2002/1411,646 vehicles affected

    Engine speed may surge intermittently after a cold start when the outside temperature is between 0 degrees centigrade and plus 5 degrees centigrade. The fuel injection computer will be reprogrammed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SURGE
    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.

  7. Engine may stall at idle with air conditioning on

    Reported March 8, 2002Model years 2000–2001DVSA recall R/2001/1634,838 vehicles affected

    The engine may cut out and stall at idle or when lifting off the accelerator with the air conditioning on. The injection computer will be recalibrated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
    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.

  8. Diesel fuel pipes may leak and damage brake assist connector

    Reported March 8, 2002DVSA recall R/2001/1572,249 vehicles affected

    Diesel injection pipes may leak and damage the emergency brake assist connector at the brake booster. The high-pressure fuel rail and pipes, and the connector seal, will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL LEAK / EMERGENCY BRAKE ASSIST CONCERN.
    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.

  9. Accelerator may stick or diesel engine may stall

    Reported March 8, 2002DVSA recall R/2001/1411,646 vehicles affected

    The accelerator pedal may stick open, or a diesel engine may stall at idle or after hard acceleration. The accelerator base pad will be repositioned and, on diesel models, the fuel pump pressure regulator valve will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE SPEED CONTROL CONCERNS
    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.

  10. Towing ball mounting panel may crack

    Reported September 19, 2001Model years 2000DVSA recall R/2001/103226 vehicles affected

    The mounting panel may flex under load and crack, allowing the towing ball to become insecure. Dealers will fit a reinforcement kit.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    TOWING BALL MOUNTING MAY CRACK
    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.

  11. Vacuum pump blockage may reduce brake assistance

    Reported April 18, 2000Model years 2000DVSA recall R/2000/04441,700 vehicles affected

    A defect in the vacuum pump may cause a blockage and reduce brake servo assistance. The vacuum pump will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POSSIBILITY OF REDUCTION IN VACUUM SERVO ASSISTANCE
    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.

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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