Renault Megane Recall R/2001/081: Possible Engine Hesitation, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- 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. Engine exhaust gas recirculation pipe may fail and cause the vehicle to hesitate when pulling away. The dealer will replace the exhaust gas recirculation pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Engine exhaust gas recirculation pipe may fail and cause the vehicle to hesitate when pulling away.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible engine hesitation.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the exhaust gas recirculation pipe.
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?
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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/2001/081. 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/2001/080 on 17 Aug 2001, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2001/084 on 24 Aug 2001, for accelerator cable concern. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2001.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/081, 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.