Renault Twingo Recall R/2009/093: Drivers Seat May Not Lock Safely, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 6 Oct 2009
- Launched
- 663
- vehicles in the UK
- OB5X
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Twingo vehicles built between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009. The driver's seat may suffer permanent or intermittent non-locking on it's runners. The dealer will fit the a latch to the seat's locking device. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The driver's seat may suffer permanent or intermittent non-locking on it's runners. This can occur when the vehicle is stationary or when being driven.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVERS SEAT MAY NOT LOCK SAFELY Defect: It has been identified that the driver's seat may suffer permanent or intermittent non-locking on it's runners. This can occur when the vehicle is stationary or when being driven.. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have a latch fitted to the seat's locking device.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: drivers seat may not lock safely.
The Fix
The dealer will fit the a latch to the seat's locking device.
Are You Affected?
Twingo built between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009 may be included. Renault estimates 663 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 OB5X or the DVSA reference R/2009/093. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TwingoRisk of degradation to the front left sub axle carrier | Book soon | R/2017/313 | |
| TwingoOuter skin of rear spoiler and bonnet may detach | Book soon | R/2017/136 | |
| TwingoOuter skin of rear spoiler may detach | Book soon | R/2017/135 | |
| TwingoPossibility of loss of control | Urgent | R/2015/132 | |
| TwingoRisk of unintended acceleration | Urgent | R/2015/075 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2008/166 on 24 Nov 2008, for parking brake may fail. The one launched after it was R/2009/117 on 20 Oct 2009, for the rear outboard seat belts may become ineffective. You can also see every Renault recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/093, launched 6 October 2009. 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.