Renault Scenic Recall R/2010/050: Unexpected Application Of Parking Brake, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 2 Jun 2010
- Launched
- 66,735
- vehicles in the UK
- OB7K
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Renault recalled Scenic vehicles built between 1 September 2003 and 30 June 2005. The parking brake may apply without input from the driver as a result of a programming error. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary reprogramme the electronic parking brake computer. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The parking brake may apply without input from the driver as a result of a programming error.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: UNEXPECTED APPLICATION OF PARKING BRAKE Defect: The parking brake may apply without input from the driver as a result of a programming error. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary reprogramme the electronic parking brake computer.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: unexpected application of parking brake.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check and where necessary reprogramme the electronic parking brake computer. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Scenic built between 1 September 2003 and 30 June 2005 may be included. Renault estimates 66,735 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 OB7K or the DVSA reference R/2010/050. 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 | |
| ScenicNOX sensor was not correctly tightened during manufacture | Low | R/2019/370 | |
| Kadjar, Megane, ScenicSide air curtain may not deploy | Urgent | R/2017/172 | |
| ScenicRear bolts on front seat runner may not be torqued correctly | Low | R/2016/199 | |
| Kadjar, Master, Megane, Scenic and 1 moreEngine power and/or braking efficiency may be affected | Urgent | R/2016/001 |
This is one of 196 Renault recalls in DVSA’s data. The Renault recall launched before it was R/2010/039 on 20 Apr 2010, for seat belt may not perform correctly. The one launched after it was R/2010/023 on 22 Jun 2010, for braking efficiency may be affected. You can also see every Renault recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/050, launched 2 June 2010. 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.