Renault Mégane recalls

37 official safety recalls for the Renault Mégane 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:

United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

Window lock instructions may be incorrect
Reported March 12, 2026Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2026/1035,126 vehicles affected
The handbook gives an incorrect description of the rear door locking procedure for the window lifter. Registered keepers will be sent a corrected page.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Error in Handbook for Operation of Window Lock
Defect
Amendment to the Owners Handbook â 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
Parking brake actuator may fail
Reported September 9, 2025Model years 2024–2025DVSA recall R/2025/377EU Safety Gate SR/03262/25100 vehicles affected
The parking brake actuator may fail to position the locking pawl correctly in the “P lock”. The actuator or gearbox engagement actuator will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
Risk of parking brake actuator failing
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 âP lockâ.
Remedy
Replacement of the electric traction reducer parking brake mechanism actuator or gearbox Engagement Actuator.
Bodywork deflector may not be properly attached
Reported February 5, 2024EU Safety Gate A12/00810/24
A bodywork deflector may not be properly attached, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The product is to be recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
A bodywork component (deflector) may not have been properly attached. This will increase the risk of injury to the occupants of the vehicle. 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
Wheel screws may loosen or be lost
Reported June 29, 2023Model years 2022–2023EU Safety Gate A12/01656/23
The wheels may not be tightened sufficiently, allowing wheel screws to be lost and creating a risk of an accident. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
The wheels may be insufficiently tightened, wheel screws may be lost, creating a risk 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
Fuel vapour ventilation pipe may damage nearby pipes
Reported April 20, 2023Model years 2022EU Safety Gate A12/01414/23
A faulty fuel vapour ventilation pipe may damage nearby pipes, creating a risk of fire. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Fire
Defect
The fuel vapour ventilation pipe may be faulty and damage other pipes nearby. This could create a risk of fire. 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
Fuel hose may deteriorate and leak
Reported June 30, 2020Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2020/189394 vehicles affected
The fuel hose may deteriorate internally and leak. The fuel supply pipe will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR THE INTERNAL AGGRESSION IN THE FUEL HOSE CAUSING A FUEL LEAK
Defect
There is a potential for the internal aggression in the fuel hose causing a fuel leak.
Remedy
Replace the fuel supple pipe
Oil pressure solenoid valve may not switch correctly
Reported September 17, 2019Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2019/300EU Safety Gate A12/1438/19272 vehicles affected
The oil pressure solenoid valve may fail to switch to the high pressure position when required. It will be checked and modified or replaced if necessary.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
THE SOLENOID VALVE DOES NOT SWITCH TO THE HIGH OIL PRESSURE POSITION WHEN REQUIRED
Defect
The oil pressure solenoid valve may not switch correctly.
Remedy
Check the solenoid and modify or replace if required
Engine cooling fan capacitors may crack
Reported March 19, 2019Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2019/074EU Safety Gate A12/0556/19163 vehicles affected
Capacitors in the engine cooling fan assembly do not meet specifications and may crack under mechanical stress. The assembly will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ELECTRONIC BOARD CAPACITORS MAY CRACK UNDER MECHANICAL STRESS
Defect
Capacitors for the engine cooling fan assembly do not comply with specification.
Remedy
Replacement of the engine cooling fan assembly on affected vehicles.
Battery wiring may cause warnings or engine shutdown
Reported January 8, 2019Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2018/356EU Safety Gate A12/1980/1819 vehicles affected
Incorrectly positioned wiring may trigger the service or vehicle stop warning light, prevent the engine from starting or cause it to shut down while in use. The battery wiring will be checked, replaced if necessary and protected.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
INCORRECT POSITIONING OF WIRING POTENTIALLY CAUSING A RISK OF THE SERVICE INDICATOR OR VEHICLE STOP WARNING LIGHT COMING
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.
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.
Rear door locking instructions contain an error
Reported August 21, 2017EU Safety Gate A12/1166/17
The instructions for locking the rear doors are incorrect. Updated instructions are provided.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
null There is an error in the instructions for the procedure for locking the rear doors.
Remedy
Additional information for the instructions for use.
Notes
Notified by France
Automatic gearbox may not fully engage clutch
Reported April 4, 2017Model years 2016–2017DVSA recall R/2017/122EU Safety Gate A12/0507/17132 vehicles affected
In some acceleration conditions, the gearbox may not fully engage the clutch, causing loss of drive, judder or jerking, and a possible overheating warning. The automatic gearbox software will be updated.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
CLUTCH MAY NOT ENGAGE FULLY
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.
Rear door child lock may deactivate
Reported April 4, 2017Model years 2016DVSA recall R/2017/117EU Safety Gate A12/0536/172,415 vehicles affected
A rear door child lock may deactivate when the door is slammed, without warning. The locks will be checked and replaced if they do not meet specification.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
CHILD LOCK MAY DEACTIVATE
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.
Front brake hoses may be damaged
Reported October 17, 2016EU Safety Gate A12/1413/16
Damage to the front brake hoses could reduce braking performance. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
null Damage could occur to the front brake hoses leading to reduced braking performance.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by France
Rear seat backrest may detach
Reported September 27, 2016Model years 2016EU Safety Gate A12/1344/16
The rear seat fixing screws may not be strong enough, so the backrest could detach during sudden deceleration or an impact. The product is recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
null Fixing screws on the rear seat may not be strong enough. The rear seat backrest may consequently detach in the event of a sudden deceleration or impact.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by France
Wheel bolts may be insufficiently tightened
Reported January 19, 2016Model years 2015EU Safety Gate A12/0087/16
Insufficiently tightened wheel bolts could allow a wheel to come off while driving. The product is to be recalled from end users.
Official EU Safety Gate text
Component
Injuries
Defect
null Due to insufficient tightening of the wheel bolts, a wheel may be lost while driving.
Remedy
Recall of the product from end users
Notes
Notified by Greece
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.
Rear body shelf may detach
Reported April 8, 2014Model years 2010–2013DVSA recall R/2014/038EU Safety Gate A12/0691/143,842 vehicles affected
The rear body shelf may not be securely fixed and could detach, putting other road users at risk. Additional fixings will be fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
REAR SHELF MAY DETACH
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.
Rear spoiler may detach at high speed
Reported March 8, 2013Model years 2003–2009DVSA recall R/2013/03422,739 vehicles affected
Temperature changes, aggressive car washes or racks may weaken the spoiler mouldings, allowing the rear spoiler to detach at high speed. The spoiler will be rebonded or reinforced, depending on the tailgate type.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
REAR SPOILER MAY BECOME DETACHED
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).
Braking assistance may be reduced
Reported October 1, 2012DVSA recall R/2012/09362 vehicles affected
A software setting may reduce braking assistance. Dealers will reprogramme the injection computer and reconfigure the UPC computer.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED
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.
Power steering assistance could fail
Reported May 31, 2011Model years 2009–2010DVSA recall R/2011/0643 vehicles affected
The power steering electrical supply cable may contact the steering column universal joint, which could cause loss of power assistance. The cable will be repositioned away from the joint.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
POWER ASSISTED STEERING COULD FAIL
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.
Airbags may not deploy or may deploy unexpectedly
Reported April 29, 2011Model years 2010DVSA recall R/2011/051337 vehicles affected
The driver's airbag may fail to deploy in a crash, while the passenger airbag could deploy even when deactivated. The airbag computer will be reprogrammed.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY
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.
Front hub carrier may crack
Reported January 6, 2011Model years 2004DVSA recall R/2010/23061 vehicles affected
A front hub carrier may crack and could rupture. It will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
CRACKED WHEEL HUB**
Defect
Cracked R/H/F hub carrier. This has the potential risk of the hub carrier rupturing.
Remedy
Replacement of the hub carrier.
Rear Isofix mounting rings may be missing
Reported February 14, 2008Model years 2007DVSA recall R/2007/188545 vehicles affected
Missing rear Isofix mounting rings may prevent securing an Isofix child seat or luggage net. Two mounting rings will be fitted.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
NO ISOFIX MOUNTING RINGS AT REAR OF VEHICLE
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.
Front seat backs may not lock into position
Reported October 31, 2006Model years 2003DVSA recall R/2006/17710,708 vehicles affected
A front seat back may be difficult to adjust or may not lock into position. The seat back frame welds will be checked and the frame replaced if any welds are missing.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FRONT SEATS MAY NOT LOCK INTO POSITION
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.
Front seatbacks may not lock into position
Reported October 24, 2006Model years 2003DVSA recall R/2006/178173 vehicles affected
Front seatbacks may be difficult to adjust or may not lock into position. Welds will be checked, and the seatback frame replaced if any welds are missing.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FRONT SEATS MAY NOT LOCK INTO POSITION
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.
Automatic gearbox may change gear unexpectedly
Reported October 24, 2006Model years 2005–2006DVSA recall R/2006/176434 vehicles affected
A gearbox control fault may cause unexpected manual mode or a shift to 3rd gear, an incorrect gear position display, or a warning light. The automatic transmission computer will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
GEARBOX MAY MALFUNCTION
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.
Brake pedal stop may be missing
Reported June 12, 2006Model years 2002–2004DVSA recall R/2006/078115,990 vehicles affected
The stop for the brake pedal collapse system may be missing. If the pedal reaches full travel, braking efficiency may be reduced. The vehicle will be inspected, and the brake pedal replaced if the stop is missing.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
BRAKES MAY FAIL
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.
Front brake hoses may wear against brake discs
Reported November 30, 2004Model years 2003–2004DVSA recall R/2004/205300 vehicles affected
Front brake hoses may contact the brake discs and wear through, reducing brake performance. The hose retaining brackets will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
FLEXIBLE FRONT BRAKE LINES MAY BE LOCATED TOO CLOSE TO THE FRONT BRAKE DISKS.
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.
Brake assistance pipe may deteriorate
Reported February 15, 2002Model years 1999DVSA recall R/2001/16223,920 vehicles affected
Heat from the pre-catalytic converter may deteriorate the brake assistance pipe, causing a hard brake pedal and loss of braking assistance. The pipe will be replaced or rerouted.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
POSSIBLE LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSISTANCE
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.
Throttle connector may cause engine hesitation
Reported February 15, 2002DVSA recall R/2001/1594,722 vehicles affected
An incorrectly locked throttle housing connector may disrupt the injection system, causing engine hesitation and unstable idling. The motorised throttle housing connector will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE HESITATION AND IDLING CONCERN
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.
Fuel pipes may chafe or leak
Reported December 14, 2001DVSA recall R/2001/1387,172 vehicles affected
Fuel pipes may rub against the alternator or acoustic protector, and high-pressure pipe connections may leak. Chafing pipes will be repositioned or replaced, and injector pipe connections checked for correct tightness.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
POTENTIAL FUEL LEAKS
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.
Exhaust gas recirculation pipe may fail
Reported August 17, 2001Model years 1999–2001DVSA recall R/2001/081771 vehicles affected
The exhaust gas recirculation pipe may fail, causing the engine to hesitate when pulling away. The pipe will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
POSSIBLE ENGINE HESITATION.
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.
Camshaft sensor may cause engine to cut out
Reported August 17, 2001Model years 1999–2001DVSA recall R/2001/080771 vehicles affected
The camshaft sensor may fail and cause the engine to cut out. The sensor will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT
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.
Fuel pipes or common rail may leak
Reported August 17, 2001Model years 1999–2001DVSA recall R/2001/079771 vehicles affected
Fuel may leak from the fuel pipes or common rail under high pressure. The fuel pipes and rail will be replaced with quality assured components.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE
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.
Ignition connectors may overheat
Reported August 17, 2001Model years 1999–2001DVSA recall R/2001/056771 vehicles affected
A faulty connection between the high-tension leads and ignition coil may cause the connector to overheat. The ignition harness and coil will be replaced.
Official DVSA recall text
Component
OVERHEATING OF IGNITION WIRING CONNECTORS
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.
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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Window lock instructions may be incorrect

Parking brake actuator may fail

Bodywork deflector may not be properly attached

Wheel screws may loosen or be lost

Fuel vapour ventilation pipe may damage nearby pipes

Fuel hose may deteriorate and leak

Oil pressure solenoid valve may not switch correctly

Engine cooling fan capacitors may crack

Battery wiring may cause warnings or engine shutdown

Side curtain airbag may not deploy

Rear door locking instructions contain an error

Automatic gearbox may not fully engage clutch

Rear door child lock may deactivate

Front brake hoses may be damaged

Rear seat backrest may detach

Wheel bolts may be insufficiently tightened

Vacuum pump failure may affect braking and engine power

Rear body shelf may detach

Rear spoiler may detach at high speed

Braking assistance may be reduced

Power steering assistance could fail

Airbags may not deploy or may deploy unexpectedly

Front hub carrier may crack

Rear Isofix mounting rings may be missing

Front seat backs may not lock into position

Front seatbacks may not lock into position

Automatic gearbox may change gear unexpectedly

Brake pedal stop may be missing

Front brake hoses may wear against brake discs

Brake assistance pipe may deteriorate

Throttle connector may cause engine hesitation

Fuel pipes may chafe or leak

Exhaust gas recirculation pipe may fail

Camshaft sensor may cause engine to cut out

Fuel pipes or common rail may leak

Ignition connectors may overheat

Vacuum pump blockage may reduce brake assistance