Renault Laguna Recall R/2001/163: Engine May Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Mar 2002
- Launched
- 4,838
- vehicles in the UK
- 0A5M
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Laguna vehicles built between 1 October 2000 and 27 June 2001. 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. The recall notice describes the fix as: rectified by recalibrating the injection computer. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY CUT OUT Defect: 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. Remedy: Rectified by recalibrating the injection computer.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may cut out.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: rectified by recalibrating the injection computer.
Are You Affected?
Laguna built between 1 October 2000 and 27 June 2001 may be included. Renault estimates 4,838 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 0A5M or the DVSA reference R/2001/163. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LagunaSeat belt may not perform correctly | Urgent | R/2010/039 | |
| Avantine, Clio, LagunaActual engine speed can differ from speed requested by the driver | Urgent | R/2004/204 | |
| LagunaPossible unintended acceleration | Low | R/2003/117 | |
| LagunaPossible unintended acceleration | Low | R/2003/116 | |
| LagunaBrake servo may fail | Urgent | R/2003/003 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2001/157 on 8 Mar 2002, for fuel leak / emergency brake assist concern. The one launched after it was R/2002/064 on 15 Jul 2002, for side air bag concern. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2001/163, launched 8 March 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.