Renault Laguna Recall R/2002/141: Vehicle Surge, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 Nov 2002
- Launched
- 1,646
- vehicles in the UK
- OTS 0A4M
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Laguna vehicles built between 1 May 2002 and 31 July 2002. The engine speed may surge intermittently when first started from cold when the outside temperature is between 0 degrees centigrade and plus 5 degrees centigrade. The dealer will reprogramme the fuel injection computer. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The engine speed may surge intermittently when first started from cold when the outside temperature is between 0 degrees centigrade and plus 5 degrees centigrade.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE SURGE Defect: The engine speed may surge intermittently when first started from cold when the outside temperature is between 0 degrees centigrade and plus 5 degrees centigrade. Remedy: Reprogramme the fuel injection computer.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle surge.
The Fix
The dealer will reprogramme the fuel injection computer. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Laguna built between 1 May 2002 and 31 July 2002 may be included. Renault estimates 1,646 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 OTS 0A4M or the DVSA reference R/2002/141. 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/2002/115 on 23 Sep 2002, for possible loss of spare wheel. The one launched after it was R/2002/149 on 18 Nov 2002, for potential loss of brakes. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2002.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/141, launched 15 November 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.