Renault Scénic recalls

19 official safety recalls for the Renault Scénic 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. 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 “P lock”.
    Remedy
    Replacement of the electric traction reducer parking brake mechanism actuator or gearbox Engagement Actuator.

  2. Parking brake may not engage

    Reported September 8, 2025Model years 2024–2025EU Safety Gate OR/00145/25

    A misaligned parking brake actuator sensor may prevent the parking brake from engaging when P is selected or certain conditions occur. The Assisted Parking Brake remains functional and can immobilise the vehicle. The recall asks end users to return the product.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The position sensor of the parking brake actuator is at the wrong angle, causing the stopping pin to be incorrectly placed in the ‘P lock’ position and resulting in the parking brake not properly engaging when the P button is pressed on the transmission selector, when the engine is switched off, when the driver’s safety-belt is released or when the driver door is opened. This increases the risk of accidents and injuries, although the Assisted Parking Brake (APB) remains functional and allows the vehicle to be immobilised. 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

  3. NOx sensor may be undertightened

    Reported November 19, 2019Model years 2018–2019DVSA recall R/2019/370116 vehicles affected

    The NOx sensor may not have been tightened correctly. It will be tightened to 32 Nm.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    NOx SENSOR WAS NOT CORRECTLY TIGHTENED DURING MANUFACTURE
    Defect
    NOx sensor was not correctly tightened during manufacture on the production line
    Remedy
    Tighten the NOx sensor to 32 Nm

  4. NOx sensors may be insufficiently tightened

    Reported November 18, 2019EU Safety Gate A12/1791/19

    NOx sensors may not be properly tightened, increasing the risk of fire. The product is being recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The NOx sensors may not be properly tightened. This may result in an increased risk of fire.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  5. Trailer rear light module may fail

    Reported March 20, 2018EU Safety Gate A12/0622/18

    The LED module that monitors and manages the trailer rear lights could be damaged, causing all the trailer's rear lights to fail. The remedy is to recall the product from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The LED module for monitoring and managing the actuation of the rear lights of the trailer could be damaged. Total failure of the rear lights of the trailer could occur.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  6. 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.

  7. Sound insulation may release the parking brake

    Reported April 17, 2017EU Safety Gate A12/0677/17

    Part of the sound insulation could detach and unintentionally release the automatic parking brake. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    null Part of the sound insulation can detach which can cause the automatic parking brake to be released unintentionally.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by France

  8. Front seat runner bolts may be loose

    Reported November 4, 2016DVSA recall R/2016/199217 vehicles affected

    The bolts securing the front seats to the floor may not be tight enough, allowing a seat to become insecure and compromising vehicle control. Dealers will check and adjust the torque of the rear seat runner bolts if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    REAR BOLTS ON FRONT SEAT RUNNER MAY NOT BE TORQUED CORRECTLY
    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.

  9. 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.

  10. Parking brake may apply without driver input

    Reported June 2, 2010Model years 2003–2005DVSA recall R/2010/05066,735 vehicles affected

    A programming error may cause the parking brake to apply without driver input. The electronic parking brake computer will be checked and reprogrammed if necessary.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    UNEXPECTED APPLICATION OF PARKING BRAKE
    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.

  11. Steering assistance may be lost

    Reported October 27, 2009Model years 2006–2007DVSA 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Brake pedal stop may be missing

    Reported June 12, 2006Model years 2003–2004DVSA 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.

  14. Rear seat belt stalk fixings may loosen

    Reported May 8, 2006Model years 2003–2005DVSA recall R/2006/04593,289 vehicles affected

    Fixings on first-row rear seat belt stalks may loosen. The bolts will be removed, treated with thread adhesive and refitted to the specified torque.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELT STALK MAY DETACH
    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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Front stabiliser bar brackets may fracture

    Reported January 10, 2002Model years 2001DVSA recall R/2001/160205 vehicles affected

    The front suspension stabiliser bar brackets may fracture. Both front brackets will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    FRONT STABILISER BAR BRACKETS CONCERN
    Defect
    The front suspension stabiliser bar brackets may fracture.
    Remedy
    Replace both front stabiliser bar brackets.

  18. 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.

  19. 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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