Renault Kangoo, Twingo Recall R/2001/161: Door Security Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 10 Jan 2002
- Launched
- 1,445
- vehicles in the UK
- 0A53
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Kangoo, Twingo vehicles built between 23 May 2001 and 30 June 2001. Customers may find that they are unable to secure the front and side doors of their vehicles due to wear of the locking bolt due to omission of heat treatment. The recall notice describes the fix as: rectified by replacing both the front and side door locks. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Customers may find that they are unable to secure the front and side doors of their vehicles due to wear of the locking bolt due to omission of heat treatment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DOOR SECURITY CONCERN Defect: Customers may find that they are unable to secure the front and side doors of their vehicles due to wear of the locking bolt due to omission of heat treatment. Remedy: Rectified by replacing both the front and side door locks.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: door security concern.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: rectified by replacing both the front and side door locks.
Are You Affected?
Kangoo, Twingo built between 23 May 2001 and 30 June 2001 may be included. Renault estimates 1,445 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 0A53 or the DVSA reference R/2001/161. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KangooRear door top door strikers | Book soon | R/2025/254 | |
| KangooRear door hinges | Book soon | R/2025/032 | |
| KangooInadequate tightening of the rear hub nuts and potentially the caliper fixing screws on the left and right side | Low | R/2020/014 | |
| KangooThe stop & start function does not perform correctly | Low | R/2019/274 | |
| KangooIncorrect welding of the catalytic convertor | Low | R/2018/325 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2001/160 on 10 Jan 2002, for front stabiliser bar brackets concern. The one launched after it was R/2001/159 on 15 Feb 2002, for engine hesitation and idling concern. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/161, launched 10 January 2002. 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.