Renault Megane Recall R/2001/079: Possible Fuel Leakage, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Aug 2001
- Launched
- 771
- vehicles in the UK
- 0A2T
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Megane vehicles built between 15 September 1999 and 8 February 2001. Fuel leakage from the fuel pipes and common rail may occur at high pressure. The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the fuel pipes and rail with quality assured components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Fuel leakage from the fuel pipes and common rail may occur at high pressure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible fuel leakage.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: affected vehicles are being recalled for replacement of the fuel pipes and rail with quality assured components.
Are You Affected?
Megane built between 15 September 1999 and 8 February 2001 may be included. Renault estimates 771 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Renault, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Renault.
- Book with any franchised Renault dealer, quoting the campaign code 0A2T or the DVSA reference R/2001/079. See how to get a Renault recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austral, Captur, Megane, Rafale and 2 moreRisk of parking brake actuator failing | Urgent | R/2025/377 | |
| Megane, Megane ScenicThere is a potential for the internal aggression in the fuel hose causing a fuel leak | Urgent | R/2020/189 | |
| MeganeIncorrect positioning of wiring potentially causing a risk of the service indicator or vehicle stop warning light coming | Urgent | R/2018/356 | |
| Kadjar, Megane, ScenicSide air curtain may not deploy | Urgent | R/2017/172 | |
| MeganeClutch may not engage fully | Urgent | R/2017/122 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2001/056 on 17 Aug 2001, for overheating of ignition wiring connectors. The one launched after it was R/2001/080 on 17 Aug 2001, for engine may cut out. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2001 and fuel leak recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/079, launched 17 August 2001. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.