Renault Megane Scenic reliability

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..

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the serial number of the curtain airbag. Replace airbag if required.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 610 vehicles

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.

Fix: 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.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 2,415 vehicles

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.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and update the software for the automatic gearbox.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 132 vehicles

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.

Fix: Check the manufacture date of the vacuum pump and where necessary replace the pump.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 527 vehicles

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.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and fit additional fixings.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 3,842 vehicles

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.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected for rebonding or reinforcement of the rear tailgate spoiler (depending on type of tailgate).

Recalled models: MEGANE · 22,739 vehicles

The injection computer requires reprogramming. If this is not carried out reduced braking assistance may be noticed

Fix: Preventive operation: 1. Reprogramme the injection computer; 2. Reconfigure the UPC computer.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 31 vehicles

Risk of contact between the power - assisted steering electrical supply and the steering column universal joint which could lead to power-assistance failure.

Fix: Repositioning of the electrical cable away from steering universal joint.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 3 vehicles

The drivers airbag may not deploy in an accident and the passenger airbag could deploy at anytime even when it has been deactivated.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reprogramme the airbag computer.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 337 vehicles

Cracked R/H/F hub carrier. This has the potential risk of the hub carrier rupturing.

Fix: Replacement of the hub carrier.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 61 vehicles

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.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit two mounting rings.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 545 vehicles

There is a possibility that the seat back of the front seats may become difficult to adjust and or not lock into position.

Fix: 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.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 5,354 vehicles

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.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the automatic transmission computer.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 217 vehicles

There is a possibility that the seat back of the front seats may become difficult to adjust and or not lock into position.

Fix: 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.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 173 vehicles

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.

Fix: 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.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 57,995 vehicles

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.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the front brake flexible hose retaining brackets replaced.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 300 vehicles

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.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace and/or reroute the brake assistance (vacuum) pipe.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 11,960 vehicles

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.

Fix: Rectified by replacing the motorised throttle housing connector.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 1,574 vehicles

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.

Fix: Reposition or replace any chafing fuel pipes as appropriate. Check the union connections for correct tightness on the high pressure pipes to the injectors.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 3,586 vehicles

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.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the ignition harness and ignition coil.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 771 vehicles

The camshaft sensor may fail and cause the engine to cut out

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the camshaft sensor.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 771 vehicles

Engine exhaust gas recirculation pipe may fail and cause the vehicle to hesitate when pulling away.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace the exhaust gas recirculation pipe.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 771 vehicles

Fuel leakage from the fuel pipes and common rail may occur at high pressure.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the fuel pipes and rail with quality assured components.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 771 vehicles

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: MEGANE · 10,425 vehicles

There is a possibility of a restriction in a plastic double pipe union on the brake master cylinder. This could prevent or reduce the operation of the hydraulic braking circuit.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled to have the plastic union examined for evidence of any restriction. If a restriction is found the plastic pipe union will be replaced with a quality assured version.

Recalled models: MEGANE · 7,434 vehicles