Renault Laguna reliability
The Renault Laguna fails its MOT more often than most cars over 10 years old: 46.1% of 11,655 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
12 DVSA recalls for the Renault Laguna
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Seat belt may not perform correctly
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.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the pretensioner with one that is redesigned.
Recalled models: LAGUNA · 9,959 vehicles
Actual engine speed can differ from speed requested by the driver
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.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will undergo preventive reprogramming of the injection computer
Recalled models: LAGUNA · 469 vehicles
Possible unintended acceleration
The engine may intermittently accelerate by itself and/or suffer instability of the idle speed.
Fix: Reprogramme the fuel injection computer software.
Recalled models: LAGUNA · 12,819 vehicles
Possible unintended acceleration
The engine may intermittently accelerate by itself and/or suffer instability of the idle speed.
Fix: Reprogramme the fuel injection computer software.
Recalled models: LAGUNA · 2,198 vehicles
Brake servo may fail
Brake servo may fail resulting in a hard brake pedal due to the loss of power assistance.
Fix: Replace the brake servo unit.
Recalled models: LAGUNA · 2,803 vehicles
Vehicle surge
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.
Fix: Reprogramme the fuel injection computer.
Recalled models: LAGUNA · 1,646 vehicles
Engine speed control concerns
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).
Fix: 1) Reposition pad at base of accelerator. 2) Repalce the pressure regulator valve on the diesel fuel pump.
Recalled models: LAGUNA · 1,646 vehicles
Engine may cut out
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.
Fix: Rectified by recalibrating the injection computer.
Recalled models: LAGUNA · 4,838 vehicles
Fuel leak / emergency brake assist concern.
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.
Fix: Replace diesel fuel injection high pressure rail and pipes and Emergency Brake Assist connector seal at Brake Booster Unit.
Recalled models: LAGUNA · 2,249 vehicles
Towing ball mounting may crack
The towing ball mounting panel may flex under load and eventually crack causing the towing ball to become insecure.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to fit towing ball mounting panel reinforcement kit.
Recalled models: LAGUNA · 226 vehicles
Possibility of reduction in vacuum servo assistance
A specific batch of vacuum pumps may have a potential defect (blockage) which may cause a reduction in servo assistance.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace vacuum pump.
Recalled models: LAGUNA · 10,425 vehicles
Air bag warning light
On vehicles equipped with both driver and passenger air bags unscheduled illumination of the air bag warning light may occur in conditions of low ambient temperature.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a modified computer to the air bag system
Recalled models: LAGUNA · 551 vehicles
Checking a Renault Laguna before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.